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Special Needs/Special Care

Background of research

16 % of world’s population has disability. Increasing life expectancy and reduced mortality rate contribute to the increasing number of people with disabilities (PWD). This research group is developed for any research pertaining to people with disabilities eg: intellectual disability, physical, social and mental health.

  1. Oral manifestation in microcephalic osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism type II: a case report. 2013, International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 23 (s1) pp. 147-147
  2. Dental caries status of children and young adult with disabilities attending special needs boarding schools in Kuantan, Pahang.2018, International Journal for Studies on Children, Women, Elderly And Disabled, 5 () pp. 191-195
  3. Dental plaque score index differences in children with mental retardation using two types toothbrush.2020 Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry, 32 (2) pp. 101-107
  4. Children with disabilities need oral hygiene support. Asia research News ( Magazine), 2020 1-3
  5. Oral health knowledge, attitude and practice of the caregiver at the special needs boarding school in Kuantan, Pahang. 2020 Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 16 (4) pp. 259-262
  6. Oral health status and self-perceived oral health satisfaction among residents in the largest care home in east coast Malaysia and its associated factors: a cross-sectional study. 2020, Journal of International Oral Health, 12 (2 (March-April)) pp. 168-172
  7. Oral health related quality of life (OHRQOL) among residents in a care home in Terengganu, Malaysia; A cross sectional study. International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Science,2020, 7 (11) pp. 876-880
  8. The Relationship between Salivary IgA and White Oral Lesion in Bedridden Patients. 2021,Journal of International Dental and Medical Research, 14 (3) pp. 1107-1111
  9. Effects of sucking exercise using straws on mouth rinsing ability in children with down syndrome. 2021, Journal of International Dental and Medical Research, 14 (4) pp. 1509-1516
  10. Oral hygiene practice and periodontal status of students at special needs boarding schools in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. 2021. International Journal for Studies on Children, Women, Elderly and Disabled, 13 () pp. 1-6
  11. Dental students’ perception, attitude, and willingness to interact with mental illness patients: a multicentre cross-sectional study. 2022, Journal of Dentistry Indonesia, 29 (1) pp. 43-51
  12. Two case reports of intravenous Midazolam sedation in patients with down syndrome receiving dental treatment. 2022, Journal of International Dental and Medical Research, 15 (2) pp. 829-833
  13. Perceptions toward healthcare and dental care services among parents and caretakers of people with intellectual disability (PWID)—a questionnaire study.2023, Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry, 13 (1) pp. 54-61
  14. Investigation of optimum reclining angles for wheelchair recliners during dental treatment. 2023, Applied Research and Smart Technology (ARSTech), 4 (1) pp. 33-42
  15. Amlodipine and Xerostomia in elderly patients. Journal of International Dental and Medical Research, 2023 16 (2) pp. 709-713
  16. Exploring the barriers and expectations towards health care services among parents/caretakers of people with intellectual disability in Kuantan, Malaysia: A qualitative study. J Int Soc Prevent Communit Dent 2023;13:477-84.
  17. Exploring the personal experiences, barriers and expectations among caregivers and people with physical disabilities in a teaching hospital in Kuantan, Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2024, 20 (3) pp. 12-21
  18. Oral health care in children with disabilities: a narrative review. IIUM Journal of Orofacial and Health Sciences, 2024, 5 (1) pp. 67-84
  19. Accuracy of different dental age assessment methods to determine chronological age among children with special needs. 2024, Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, 42 (1) pp. 64-70
  20. Dental discomfort in nonverbal kids. The Star, 28 February 2024 () pp. 7-7
Asst. Prof. Dr Farah Natashah Binti Mohd

Asst. Prof. Dr Farah Natashah Binti Mohd

Leader
+609-5702948
Assoc. Prof. Dr Ahmad Faisal Bin Ismail

Assoc. Prof. Dr Ahmad Faisal Bin Ismail

LECTURER
+609-5705518
Asst. Prof. Dr Susi Sukmasari

Asst. Prof. Dr Susi Sukmasari

LECTURER
+609-5705498
Asst. Prof. Dr Yunita Dewi Ardini

Asst. Prof. Dr Yunita Dewi Ardini

LECTURER
+609-5705499
Asst. Prof. Dr Nor Asilah Binti Harun

Asst. Prof. Dr Nor Asilah Binti Harun

LECTURER
+609-5705517
Asst. Prof. Dr Khairunnisa Bt. Ahmad Bustami

Asst. Prof. Dr Khairunnisa Bt. Ahmad Bustami

LECTURER
+609-5705501
Asst. Prof. Dr Norzaiti Bt. Mohd Kenali

Asst. Prof. Dr Norzaiti Bt. Mohd Kenali

LECTURER
+609-5705530
  1. Children with special health needs
  2. Adults with special health needs
  3. Geriatric dentistry

Leader & Members

  1. Asst. Prof. Dr. Farah Natashah Binti Mohd (Leader)
  2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Faisal Bin Ismail
  3. Asst. Prof. Dr. Susi Sukmasari
  4. Asst. Prof. Dr. Yunita Dewi Ardini
  5. Asst. Prof. Dr. Nor Asilah Binti Harun
  6. Asst. Prof. Dr. Khairunnisa Bt. Ahmad Bustami
  7. Asst. Prof. Dr. Norzaiti Bt. Mohd Kenali

16 % of world’s population has disability. Increasing life expectancy and reduced mortality rate contribute to the increasing number of people with disabilities (PWD). This research group is developed for any research pertaining to people with disabilities eg: intellectual disability, physical, social and mental health.

  1. Children with special health needs
  2. Adults with special health needs
  3. Geriatric dentistry
  1. Oral manifestation in microcephalic osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism type II: a case report. 2013, International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 23 (s1) pp. 147-147
  2. Dental caries status of children and young adult with disabilities attending special needs boarding schools in Kuantan, Pahang.2018, International Journal for Studies on Children, Women, Elderly And Disabled, 5 () pp. 191-195
  3. Dental plaque score index differences in children with mental retardation using two types toothbrush.2020 Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry, 32 (2) pp. 101-107
  4. Children with disabilities need oral hygiene support. Asia research News ( Magazine), 2020 1-3
  5. Oral health knowledge, attitude and practice of the caregiver at the special needs boarding school in Kuantan, Pahang. 2020 Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 16 (4) pp. 259-262
  6. Oral health status and self-perceived oral health satisfaction among residents in the largest care home in east coast Malaysia and its associated factors: a cross-sectional study. 2020, Journal of International Oral Health, 12 (2 (March-April)) pp. 168-172
  7. Oral health related quality of life (OHRQOL) among residents in a care home in Terengganu, Malaysia; A cross sectional study. International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Science,2020, 7 (11) pp. 876-880
  8. The Relationship between Salivary IgA and White Oral Lesion in Bedridden Patients. 2021,Journal of International Dental and Medical Research, 14 (3) pp. 1107-1111
  9. Effects of sucking exercise using straws on mouth rinsing ability in children with down syndrome. 2021, Journal of International Dental and Medical Research, 14 (4) pp. 1509-1516
  10. Oral hygiene practice and periodontal status of students at special needs boarding schools in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. 2021. International Journal for Studies on Children, Women, Elderly and Disabled, 13 () pp. 1-6
  11. Dental students’ perception, attitude, and willingness to interact with mental illness patients: a multicentre cross-sectional study. 2022, Journal of Dentistry Indonesia, 29 (1) pp. 43-51
  12. Two case reports of intravenous Midazolam sedation in patients with down syndrome receiving dental treatment. 2022, Journal of International Dental and Medical Research, 15 (2) pp. 829-833
  13. Perceptions toward healthcare and dental care services among parents and caretakers of people with intellectual disability (PWID)—a questionnaire study.2023, Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry, 13 (1) pp. 54-61
  14. Investigation of optimum reclining angles for wheelchair recliners during dental treatment. 2023, Applied Research and Smart Technology (ARSTech), 4 (1) pp. 33-42
  15. Amlodipine and Xerostomia in elderly patients. Journal of International Dental and Medical Research, 2023 16 (2) pp. 709-713
  16. Exploring the barriers and expectations towards health care services among parents/caretakers of people with intellectual disability in Kuantan, Malaysia: A qualitative study. J Int Soc Prevent Communit Dent 2023;13:477-84.

LEADER & MEMBERS

Asst. Prof. Dr. Farah Natashah Mohd

Leader

Assoc Prof Dr Ahmad Faisal Ismail

Asst Prof Dr Susi Sukmasari

Asst Prof Dr Yunita Dewi Ardini

Asst Prof Dr Nor Asilah Harun

Asst Prof Dr Khairunnisa Ahmad Bustami

Asst Prof Dr Norzaiti Kenali

Kulliyyah of Dentistry

IIUM Kuantan,
Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah,
Bandar Indera Mahkota,
25200 Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur

dentistry@iium.edu.my
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