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Overview
Background
Ratilal Lalloo is the Teaching & Learning Director (2020 - ) and Associate Professor, Teaching and Research, in the School of Dentistry, University of Queensland (2016 - ); and is an Adjunct Professor in the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health (ARCPOH), University of Adelaide. He held an academic title of Professor in the School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Griffith University from 2014-2019. He is a dental public specialist, with an undergraduate degree in dentistry (1986), honours degree in Epidemiology (1992), Masters degree in Community Dentistry (1994) and PhD in Dental Public Health from the University College London (2002). After almost 20 years as a dental academic in South Africa he took up the position of Colgate Chair & Professor: Rural, Remote and Indigenous Oral Health, in the School of Dentistry & Oral Health, Griffith University, for 5-years from January 2009. He was then a Senior Research Fellow at ARCPOH for a year (2014-2015). More recently (2015) he was an Associate Professor, on a short contract position, in the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney. He has been involved in the training of under- and post-graduate dental students, dental public health related research and various management roles. He has published widely and his main research interests vary across many dental public health issues including evidence-based dentistry, oral health-related quality of life and health inequalities.
Availability
- Associate Professor Ratilal Lalloo is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery, University of the Western Cape
- Bachelor (Honours), University of Cape Town
- Masters (Coursework), University of the Western Cape
- Doctor of Philosophy, University College London
Research interests
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Dental Public Health
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Oral Epidemiology
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Evidence-based Dentistry
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Oral Health Related Quality of Life
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Oral Health Inequalities
Research impacts
Ratilal has been conducting dental public health research for more than 20 years, mainly in South Africa and more recently in Australia. Prior to 2009 his research was essentially located in South Africa, and parts of east and southern Africa (Uganda, Tanzania and Uganda). He was a team member of a group convened by WHO Africa Region oral health directorate to critically review oral health policy across sub-Saharan Africa with the aim of proposing a revised policy. His research during this time extended across many areas of dental public health, including oral health promotion and prevention at the population level, oral health systems and services, oral health policy and dental education.
Since his arrival in January 2009 in Australia he has developed a research profile locally. He has published a number of papers based on student clinical placement experiences in rural remote Indigenous Australia, in mental health, in oral cancer with colleagues in Sri Lanka; and more recently on issues related to public dental services in Queensland and antibiotic prescriptions patterns in South Africa. His research on student clinical placements informs policies across all dental schools in Australia. His work in the mental health area should lead to changes in health policy in improving the oral health of mentally ill people in our community and ultimately to better oral health and improved quality of life for our mentally ill people. From his work with Australian and Sri Lankan colleagues oral cancer screening is now an integral component of the National Cancer Control Program in Sir Lanka. A national social marketing campaign has been implemented to reduce oral cancer incidence and utilisation of substances linked to oral cancer. His analysis of the dental public service wait list in Queensland has enjoyed significant media interest. The recent work on antibiotic prescribing, mainly related to dentistry, with colleagues in South Africa, is important in the global debate on antibiotic resistance. This work will inform guidelines on appropriate antibiotic prescription for various dental conditions and procedures. More recently, and since commencing at The University of Queensland in 2016, he has been involved in research in partnership with Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia and Alzheimer’s Australia. Both areas are of significance importance in oral health. This work has the potential to inform oral health policy and practices for people suffering these debilitating conditions. While at an early stage he is involved in developing research networks and collaboration with the Oral Health Alliance (this a joint venture between the School of Dentistry at UQ and Oral Health Directorate of the Metro North Health and Hospital Service [HHS]); and with the West Moreton (Ipswich area) Oral Health Directorate and more recently with the Office of the Chief Dental Officer in Queensland. These collaborations offer opportunities for health services and translational research that directly impact communities requiring these services. He is a leading member of a new (for now informal) forum of oral health academics and researchers to build collaborations with all stakeholders in the oral health arena, including State and Local goverments, the private and public dental services sectors, professional associations and industry.
He is a member of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study and specifically the global oral health expert group. This study, funded by the Gate Foundation, is a massive undertaking to annually monitor the health of the global population. He has published extensively on the Global Burden of Disease study; with significant translation to global, regional and country-specific health policy and practice.
Works
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2005
Conference Publication
Intraobserver and interobserver reliability in the histological grading of small oral squamous cell carcinomas
Roberts, T, Hille, J, Lalloo, R and Stannard, C (2005). Intraobserver and interobserver reliability in the histological grading of small oral squamous cell carcinomas. 10th International Congress on Oral Cancer, Crete Greece, Apr 19-24, 2005. ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV. doi: 10.1016/S1744-7895(05)80452-3
2005
Journal Article
A review of paediatric maxillofacial injuries--a hospital-based study.
Lalloo R. (2005). A review of paediatric maxillofacial injuries--a hospital-based study.. SADJ : journal of the South African Dental Association = tydskrif van die Suid-Afrikaanse Tandheelkundige Vereniging, 60 (2).
2005
Journal Article
Scientific. Risk of intraoral cancer associated with tobacco and alcohol--a case-control study.
Chandran R., Lalloo R., Myburgh N.G. and Chandran T.M. (2005). Scientific. Risk of intraoral cancer associated with tobacco and alcohol--a case-control study.. SADJ : journal of the South African Dental Association = tydskrif van die Suid-Afrikaanse Tandheelkundige Vereniging, 60 (8), 326-328.
2005
Journal Article
Gender and race distribution of dental graduates (1985-2004) and first year dental students (2000-2005) in South Africa.
Lalloo R., McMillan W., Gugushe T.S., Ligthelm A.J., Evans W.G. and Moola M.H. (2005). Gender and race distribution of dental graduates (1985-2004) and first year dental students (2000-2005) in South Africa.. SADJ : journal of the South African Dental Association = tydskrif van die Suid-Afrikaanse Tandheelkundige Vereniging, 60 (5), 206-209.
2004
Journal Article
Access to health care in South Africa - the influence of race and class
Lalloo, R., Smith, M. J., Myburgh, N. G. and Solanki, G. C. (2004). Access to health care in South Africa - the influence of race and class. SAMJ: South African Medical Journal, 94 (8), 639-642.
2004
Journal Article
Profile of children with head injuries treated at the trauma unit of Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, 1991-2001
Lalloo, R. and van As, A.B. (2004). Profile of children with head injuries treated at the trauma unit of Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, 1991-2001. SAMJ South African Medical Journal, 94 (7), 544-546.
2004
Journal Article
Progress in policy issues to improve oral health in Africa
Hobdell, M, Johnson, NW, Lalloo, R and Myburgh, N (2004). Progress in policy issues to improve oral health in Africa. Oral Diseases, 10 (3), 125-128. doi: 10.1046/j.1601-0825.2003.01007.x
2004
Journal Article
African countries propose a regional oral health strategy: the Dakar Report from 1998
Myburgh, N. G., Hobdell, M. H. and Lalloo, R. (2004). African countries propose a regional oral health strategy: the Dakar Report from 1998. Oral Diseases, 10 (3), 129-137. doi: 10.1046/j.1601-0825.2003.01008.x
2003
Journal Article
What happens to the real needy?
Lalloo, R. (2003). What happens to the real needy?. SADJ : journal of the South African Dental Association = tydskrif van die Suid-Afrikaanse Tandheelkundige Vereniging, 58 (9), 387.
2003
Journal Article
Evidence-based practice: knowledge and attitudes of selected South African dental practitioners
Lalloo, R. (2003). Evidence-based practice: knowledge and attitudes of selected South African dental practitioners. SADJ : journal of the South African Dental Association = tydskrif van die Suid-Afrikaanse Tandheelkundige Vereniging, 58 (9), 358.
2003
Journal Article
Behavioural characteristics and accidents: findings from the health survey for England, 1997
Lalloo, R., Sheiham, A. and Nazroo, J. Y. (2003). Behavioural characteristics and accidents: findings from the health survey for England, 1997. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 35 (5), 661-667. doi: 10.1016/S0001-4575(02)00044-1
2003
Journal Article
Evidence-based dentistry--is it possible?
Lalloo, R. (2003). Evidence-based dentistry--is it possible?. SADJ : Journal of the South African Dental Association = tydskrif van die Suid-Afrikaanse Tandheelkundige Vereniging, 58 (4), 165.
2003
Journal Article
Risk factors for childhood major and minor head and other injuries in a nationally representative sample
Lalloo, Ratilal and Sheiham, Aubrey (2003). Risk factors for childhood major and minor head and other injuries in a nationally representative sample. Injury, 34 (4), 261-266. doi: 10.1016/S0020-1383(02)00277-2
2003
Journal Article
Risk factors for major injuries to the face and teeth
Lalloo, Ratilal (2003). Risk factors for major injuries to the face and teeth. Dental Traumatology, 19 (1), 12-14. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-9657.2003.00139.x
2003
Journal Article
Oral diseases and socio-economic status (SES)
Hobdell, M. H., Oliveira, E. R., Bautista, R., Myburgh, N. G., Lalloo, R., Narendran, S. and Johnson, N. W. (2003). Oral diseases and socio-economic status (SES). British Dental Journal, 194 (2), 91-96. doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4809882
2002
Conference Publication
Risk factors for head injuries.
Lalloo, R, Sheiham, A and Wadsworth, M (2002). Risk factors for head injuries.. SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC.
2000
Journal Article
A retrospective analysis of gunshot injuries to the maxillo-facial region.
Kassan A.H., Lalloo R. and Kariem G. (2000). A retrospective analysis of gunshot injuries to the maxillo-facial region.. SADJ : journal of the South African Dental Association = tydskrif van die Suid-Afrikaanse Tandheelkundige Vereniging, 55 (7), 359-363.
1999
Journal Article
Dental caries status of 5-7 year old children in three districts in Tanzania, Uganda and Mozambique
Lalloo, R., Hobdell, M.H., Mosha, H.J., Mboli, F. and Tanda, A. (1999). Dental caries status of 5-7 year old children in three districts in Tanzania, Uganda and Mozambique. Odonto-stomatologie tropicale = Tropical dental journal, 22 (87), 46-48.
1999
Journal Article
Dental caries, socio-economic development and national oral health policies
Lalloo, R, Myburgh, NG and Hobdell, MH (1999). Dental caries, socio-economic development and national oral health policies. International Dental Journal, 49 (4), 196-202. doi: 10.1111/j.1875-595X.1999.tb00522.x
1999
Conference Publication
Dental caries status by surface and treatment needs of children in Tanzania, Uganda and Mozambique.
Lalloo, R (1999). Dental caries status by surface and treatment needs of children in Tanzania, Uganda and Mozambique.. AMER ASSOC DENTAL RESEARCH.
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Does early access to public oral health services from 6 months of age prevent caries experience in children?
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nicole Stormon
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Doctor Philosophy
Impact of Water Fluoridation as A Marker for Social Inequalities, possible Perceived Safety, Benefit and risks With Relation to Parental Support in Queensland, Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Diep Ha, Professor Loc Do
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Doctor Philosophy
Population oral health interventions and water fluoridation for the prevention of dental caries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Pauline Ford, Professor Loc Do
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Predictors of oral health in Australian children
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Pauline Ford
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Contextual and compositional factors associated with clinical and subjective oral health in Australian children
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Loc Do
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