معرفی
Dr Yvonne Lai is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland. Her research focuses on oral health challenges in neurodevelopmental conditions like Rett syndrome, paediatric dentistry innovations, and special needs dental care. She holds a PhD from UQ (2024) investigating oral health impacts in Rett syndrome. Lai collaborates internationally on studies addressing healthcare access barriers, bruxism assessment criteria for vulnerable populations, and educational technologies in dental training.
Research Interests
- Oral health disparities in neurodevelopmental disorders
- Clinical management of special needs patients
- Educational tools in paediatric dentistry
- Rett syndrome biomarkers and quality of life metrics
Recent Research Trends Highlight interdisciplinary dental-neurology collaborations, emphasizing global healthcare equity and innovative teaching methods. Her work bridges clinical practice gaps through systematic reviews and observational studies.
Lai's research program integrates patient-centered outcomes with technological advancements, contributing to both clinical care improvements and dental curriculum reform in Asia-Pacific regions.
