Optional Workshop - Thur 21 Sept 2023, 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Aged Care Workshop - Panelist
This three hour workshop will be chaired by Lynda van Adrighem (Chair of the DHAA Aged Care Special Interest Group), and include guest presenters Marylouise Freeman, Jacquie Biggar, Gemma Collins and Susan Emerson as well as open discussions and equipment and product demonstrations.
The focus is on knowledge sharing and professional collaboration to allow attendees to receive support for working in aged care.
Learning outcomes:
- Explore the potential for embarking on a career working in aged care as a dental provider
- Further develop skills, knowledge and confidence for work in the aged care setting
- Investigate products and equipment useful when treating older patients
- Discuss aspects of initiating a new business as a dental provider
- Learn from the experiences of colleagues already working as mobile dental providers in aged care