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Medically Complex Patients Series [5] Dental Treatment and patients with Anxiety

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In todays' evolving healthcare landscape, dentists play a crucial role in the management of medically complex patients. Providing comprehensive and compassionate care requires an understanding of each patient's needs, including any related medical conditions. This webinar series will explore a number of topics aimed at giving practical advice for dentists to navigate the challenges of treating patients with diverse medical needs in dental practice.

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Anxiety disorders are the most common of mental health disorders and affect nearly 30% of adults at some point in their lives. There are many forms of anxiety disorders, including generalised anxiety , panic attacks, social anxiety and phobias. These conditions can affect how patients experience and respond to care. While treating patients who present with anxiety you may need to employ a range of techniques both psychologically and pharmacologically to make a more comfortable in the dental environment. I will discuss the consideration of long-term maintenance strategies for these patients, use of coaching, motivational interviewing techniques to reduce the likelihood that these patients get stuck in a negative repetitive cycle.

Speaker
Dr Andrea Kelsen

Dr Andrea Kelsen BDS, DClinDent (Special Needs Dentistry)

Andrea graduated from university of Otago 1999 with a BDS and went to work at Capital Coast Hospital Dental Service for two years until she left to go on a working OE in the United Kingdom for four years. She returned to New Zealand in 2006 after being offered her ideal job at Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth where she has worked as a clinician for the past 17 years. She undertook a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry (Special Needs) which was completed in 2010. Since completing her postgraduate studies, she has also undertaken a Diploma in Health Coaching and Nutrition.

Medically Complex Patients Series [5] Dental Treatment and patients with Anxiety


Speaker:

Dr Andrea Kelsen

Dr Andrea Kelsen BDS, DClinDent (Special Needs Dentistry)

Monday 8th Sep 2025
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Zoom Webinar
Region: Auckland
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Medically Complex Patients Series [2] Bleeding Disorders


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Medically Complex Patients Series [3] "Dental Fitness” and Head and Neck Cancer Treatment


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Medically Complex Patients Series [4] Oral Health Challenges for Older People


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Medically Complex Patients Series [7] Management of Patients with Intellectual Disabilities and Informed Consent


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Medically Complex Patients Series [8] ‘Phossy Jaw’- the elephant in the room


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Dr David Antunovic BDS Dip Clin Dent (Perio) FRACDS (Special Needs) FFOMP (RCPA) NZSSM
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Medically Complex Patients Series **REGISTER HERE FOR FULL SERIES**


Speakers:
Dr Sunethra Tennekoon BDS DClinDent (Special Needs Dentistry)
Dr Beatrice Ng BDS (Hons), MFDS RCSEd, DClinDent (SND), MRACDS (SND)
Dr Graeme Ting BDS, MDS, MSc, DABSCD, FICD, FRACDS (Special Needs)
Dr Guo Ling BDS, DClinDent (SND) Hospital Dental Surgeon | Auckland Regional Hospital and Specialist Dentistry
Dr Andrea Kelsen BDS, DClinDent (Special Needs Dentistry)
Dr Emma Jefferies BDS, DClinDent (Special Needs Dentistry)
Dr Jack Lintern BDS DClinDent (Special Needs Dentistry)
Dr David Antunovic BDS Dip Clin Dent (Perio) FRACDS (Special Needs) FFOMP (RCPA) NZSSM
Monday 31st Mar 2025 - Thursday 13th Nov 2025
Region: Auckland
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