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Randa Soussou
FRCDC, MSc

Investigator and Attending Pediatric Dentist, BC Children's Hospital

Our research focuses on improving dental visits for children by using innovative technologies like virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI). These tools help us make dental care less intimidating and more engaging, particularly for children with special needs such as autism. We aim to transform dental visits into a more positive experience. This approach not only alleviates anxiety but also enhances the overall effectiveness of dental treatments.

Academic Affiliations

  • Assistant Professor, , Department of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia
  • Research Theme: Evidence to Innovation
  • Research Group(s): Clinical Pharmacology; Clinical Practice, Outcomes and Innovation; Clinical and Community Data, Analytics and Informatics; Implementing Knowledge for Equity and System Change

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2151 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z3

randa.soussou@dentistry.ubc.ca

Congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis: A case with self-inflicted oral ulcerations

Journal of Dentistry for Children

Soussou, R. and Cheung, W.S. and Campbell, K.M.

Waiting room time: An opportunity for parental oral health education

Canadian Journal of Public Health

Soussou, R. and Aleksej?nien?, J. and Harrison, R.

DOI: 10.17269/CJPH.108.5984

Sedation Extension Clinic Pilot Project

This project aims to improve access to dental care for children with behavioral complexities by reducing reliance on OR-based dental sedation. It integrates caregiver education, innovative sedation technologies, and interdisciplinary collaboration to create a tailored and trauma-informed dental care experience.

Oral Health Promotion in Schools Using Lay Health Advisors and Technology

This initiative seeks to promote oral health in school-aged children through interactive apps and digital tools, empowering caregivers and children with accessible educational resources. The project is in the development phase, with pilot implementations being planned.

Caregiver Feedback for Service Improvement

I am supervising two graduate students on QI projects aimed at improving services at BCCH and UBC. These projects involve collecting caregiver feedback to enhance patient experiences and outcomes in sedation and oral health services.

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