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Nutrition Science Bites with Professor Clare Collins AOWeight Stigma at The Dentist! What it is and how to prevent it with Dr Zanab MalikWhat happens if you want to go to the dentist but the treatment you need can't be done at your local dental practice because your body weight is too high? Dr Zanab Malik is a specialist dentist with advanced training in treating people with Special Needs. She is also a visiting specialist at Campbelltown Hospital and in private practice on the Central Coast. Zanab is also in the final year of her PhD research at The University of Newcastle investigating weight stigma in the dental setting. We are going to talk about what happens to people's dental health when...2024-08-0632 min
The Brush UpSpecial Needs Dentistry 101Dr Zanab Malik, in a recent interview with ADA NSW's Claire Schifter, emphasized the significance of equipping graduates with the adequate knowledge and abilities required to cater to patients with special needs. Despite the desire of numerous clinicians to aid such patients, their exposure and experience may not be sufficient. To address this concern, Dr Malik is hosting a webinar titled "Special Needs Dentistry 101" as a part of the ADA NSW New Graduate Residency program. The webinar is scheduled to take place online on October 25th, 2023.If you want to stay up to date with the latest...2023-09-2208 min