Study Club: Building Bridges – Collaborating for Patient Care Between Occupational Therapists and Dental Practitioners

Topic: Building Bridges – Collaborating for Patient Care Between Occupational Therapists and Dental Practitioners

This dynamic and informative presentation will highlight the importance of collaboration between general dentists and occupational therapists for patient care.
Learning objectives include:
– understanding the dental and occupational therapy (OT) management of patients with neurodivergence
– the use of story boards and behavioural support management plans
– how the OT and special needs dentist (SND) world overlap with each other and how each approach can complement the management of patients with special needs.

Join us via Microsoft Teams. The Teams link will be sent after registering.

Presenters: Dr Lydia See (Special Needs Dentist) and Ms Yolande Fenner (Occupational Therapist)

About Lydia:

Navigating the world of special needs dentistry is often complex. Dr Lydia See is dedicated to making oral health care accessible for all individuals with special needs. She enjoys simplifying complex processes for dental, medical, and allied health professionals, ensuring they are well-equipped to manage the oral health of this population.

Since graduating from the University of Western Australia, Lydia quickly discovered her passion in special care dentistry, dental education, and community dentistry. She completed a Master of Geriatric Dentistry at the University of Southern California and a Diploma in Special Care Dentistry with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. She then became a dental specialist after earning a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Special Needs Dentistry) at the University of Queensland.

Lydia’s clinical experience spans public, hospital, and private clinical practice. She has actively contributed to tertiary education and research, with extensive experience in dental volunteering and working with not-for-profit organisations. Outside of her professional commitments, Lydia enjoys exploring vegetarian culinary delights, music, and theatre.

About Yolande:

Date: Tuesday 29 July 2025

Time: 7.00pm AEST (6.30pm ACST, 5.00pm AWST)

Member cost: Free. If your membership has lapsed, please renew your registration.

Non-member cost: $20. Please complete this registration form and we will contact you in order to arrange an invoice for you.

Registration closes on 28 July 2025

Please note: Study club webinars may not be recorded. Slides may be made available at the presenter’s discretion.