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CPD Hours: 3 hours Scientific
Our Event Sponsors:
Our event hand hygiene products and masks are kindly sponsored by Erskine Oral Care.
Speaker Biographies:
Dr Lalima Tiwari
BDSc(UWA), MRACDS (PDS), DClinDent (OralMed) (UWA), MRACDS (OralMed), FOMAA
Dr Lalima Tiwari is an Oral Medicine Specialist providing comprehensive care in all aspects of clinical
oral medicine, including diagnoses and management of Oral Diseases, Orofacial Pain and Dental
Sleep Medicine. She obtained her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry from the University of Western
Australia and currently practices at Perth Oral Medicine and Dental Sleep Centre. She also holds a
part-time public appointment at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia as a clinical tutor for
the DCD Oral Medicine Program. She is a Fellow of the Oral Medicine Academy of Australasia, a
member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and the Australian Dental Association.
She is also serves as vice president of Women in Dentistry (WA) Inc and as a general council officer
for the Oral Medicine Academy of Australasia. Lalima also has multiple peer reviewed publications
on topics including oral oncology, epigenetics and orofacial pain, with a particular interest in digital
healthcare.
Leigh Ray
BSc(Physiotherapy), Member of ANZAOP.org
Leigh Ray completed her degree in Physiotherapy in 2001 at Curtin University, and has worked predominately in private practice in both Australia and the UK. Leigh has firsthand experience of crippling pain which motivated her to find techniques that worked. As a chronic pain sufferer of endometriosis, fibromyalgia, IBS and chronic fatigue, Leigh has used her skillset and extensive knowledge to reduce her own 30 years of 7/10 pain to 2/10, with no jaw pain and headaches! She is an active member of international oral pain groups who follow a biopsychosocial model to management of pain.
Dr Tina Choo
BDSc (WA), DClinDent (Periodontics), FRACDS (Periodontics)
Dr Tina Choo is a Specialist Periodontist in Perth, Western Australia.
She completed a degree in Dentistry from the University of Western Australia 20 years ago and postgraduate training in the field of Periodontics from the University of Adelaide in 2010. She has practised in private practice as a Specialist Periodontist in both rural WA (Kalgoorlie) and Perth metro for over 10 years. Dr Choo is also a former faculty member of the University of WA and has enjoyed teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate dental students as a Clinical Supervisor and Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia for almost a decade.
Lecture Synopsis:
Dr Lilima Tiwari - Tales of Oral Burning
Intra oral burning is a commonly presenting oral symptom and often a source of significant frustration for patients. The symptom itself is associated with a variety of underlying conditions, and it is essential for clinicians to have a sound understanding of the factors that may be responsible for oral burning. This lecture will discuss cases demonstrating the varying presentations of intra oral burning and aim to provide clinicians a pragmatic approach in clarifying this issue.
Learning objectives:
1. Understand the underlying conditions contributing to oral burning
2. Develop a practical approach to aid diagnosis for a patient that presents with oral burning
Leigh Ray - TMJ Assessment & Treatment: Jaw Physiotherapy
This lecture looks at what majority of TMJ pain clients have in common in terms of biochemistry and what aspects can be improved significantly. Physical mechanics – physiotherapy, options for better health, biochemistry referral, psychology of pain/childhood triggers, sense of why we are here on the planet/self-empowerment, basic introduction to counselling – self care – what is self love – ‘joy list/resources’ and life-work discussions. The lecture will also feature an interactive component where there will be a TMJ assessment and dry needling demonstration.
Oral hygiene Aids – Common Questions Answered: Dr Tina Choo
Which toothbrush do you recommend? How do I Brush? How often & How long? Do I need to floss? Which is the best? Are there alternatives? Should I use a mouthwash? Which brand do you recommend?
Event Set Times:
Dr Lalima Tiwari 9am-10am
Morning Tea 10am-10:30am
Leigh Ray 10:30am-11:30am
Dr Tina Choo 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch 12:30pm - 1pm
Registration Prices
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Regular Pricing |
| DHAA members - |
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$110 |
| DHAA Student members - |
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$79 |
| ADOHTA members - |
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$128 |
| Non members - |
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$165 |