Special Needs Dentistry
Special Needs Dentistry
Special needs dentistry provides carefully planned oral health care to meet the unique needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities, medical, physical or psychiatric conditions. Specialised methods and techniques are used to prevent and treat oral health issues, and dental treatment plans are tailored to address the diverse needs of each individual.
Dental specialists in this field take a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach, collaboratively engaging with other healthcare providers to highly customised treatments that are specifically matched to each patient. Treatment may involve modifications to dental equipment, sedation techniques or communication methods which, as a result, ensures effective and comfortable care.
Using diverse methods, customised to the broadest range of patient needs, we achieve a singular goal. Delivering excellent oral health care and providing empowerment to individuals who may face challenges accessing standard dental services.
Our Services
Dr. Lydia See provides special needs specialty services that are tailored to individual needs of her patients. These include services such as:
Consultation
Personalised consultation to address the unique oral health needs of individuals with special needs, ensuring comprehensive care and understanding.
Preventive care
Customised oral hygiene and prevention plan tailored to individual needs, focusing on proactive measures to maintain optimal oral health.
Dental Education
Individualised oral health education sessions for carers and professionals, providing targeted training and guidance to meet the specific needs of each patient.
Dental Treatments
Specialised dental treatments for individuals with special needs, including the use of nitrous oxide sedation for comfort and the management of complex medical conditions.
Our patients
Special needs patients come from diverse backgrounds and face different health challenges. These may include some of the following conditions such as:
- Bleeding disorders
- Cancer (such as head and neck, haematological (blood) cancers)
- Congenital conditions such as Down syndrome
- Compromised immunity
- Dental anxiety and phobia
- Frailty in older adults
- Intellectual disabilities
- Joint and connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- Mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD
- Neurodegenerative disorders like dementia and Parkinson’s disease
- Neurodevelopmental and behavioural disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and ADHD
- Osteoporosis and other bone-related issues
- Patients with palliative care needs
- Physical conditions like cerebral palsy, paraplegia, quadriplegia, stroke and acquired brain or spinal injuries
- Recipients of organ and bone marrow transplants
Contact us
Refer a patient: If you are a doctor/dentist/allied health professional referring a patient, please download the referral form and email: info@snda.com.au.
Booking an appointment: If you are a patient, a carer/support worker/guardian and would like to book an appointment, please contact us on: booking@snda.com.au or (07) 3852 2882.