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To treat or not to treat ? Planning the management of patients with special needs.

SLDA Annual Conference 2025

Location

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Asia Pacific

Speaker

Asso. Prof Dr Mas Suryalis

Associate Professor Dr. Mas Suryalis is a Consultant in Special Care Dentistry, having graduated from University of Malaya, Malaysia (BDS and MMedEd) and University of Melbourne, Australia (DClinDent and PhD).
She is the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
She is also the President of the Malaysian Dental Association, Chair of the Education Committee of the International Association for Disability and Oral Health, and the Vice President of the Malaysian Association for Disability and Oral Health.
She teaches Special Care Dentistry at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels at several universities across the Asian region.
She has received numerous awards for excellence in research, innovation, and personal achievements, particularly in Special Care Dentistry, Gerodontology, and Dental Education.

Organizer

Sri Lanka Dental Association

Abstract : 

This lecture will focus on the essential strategies and considerations for providing optimal dental care to patients with special needs. Attendees will explore various categories of special needs, and understand how these factors influence dental treatment planning. Key topics will include effective behavioural support and communication strategies, modifications to dental equipment and procedures, and the importance of collaboration with other healthcare providers. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to confidently manage dental patients with special needs, ensuring their comfort, safety, and overall oral health.

 

Learning objectives :

  • Identify patients with special needs and its impact on oral health and dental treatment planning.
  • Describe the role of multidisciplinary team in managing the potential challenges experienced by patients with special needs.
  • Discuss modifications in behavioural guidance, communication techniques and treatment approach when managing patients with special needs.

 

Registration : https://slda.lk/events/slda-annual-conference-2025/