Overview
Background
Diep Ha is a dentist and a mid-career researcher at the UQ School of Dentistry. She completed her PhD in Oral Epidemiology at the University of Adelaide. Relative to opportunities, Diep Ha has made exceptional contributions to the national population-based research programs in child oral health. Her contribution was evidenced in research leadership as a Chief Investigator in three successful NHMRC projects, in intellectual input to development of new data collection instruments such as questionnaires, oral epidemiological examination protocols.
Diep Ha is interested in conducting population-based research investigating complex interactions between multilevel determinants of oral health. Her current focus is on effects of fluoride use, dietary patterns on oral health, improve oral health that lead to better health, quality of life and reducing inequality among vulnerable populations.
Diep Ha is currently supervising several PhD, Master by research and Honours students. She currently mentors a team of ECRs in conducting the two projects, of which she is a Chief Investigator.
Availability
- Dr Diep Ha is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Adelaide
Works
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2016
Journal Article
Social inequality in dental caries and changes over time among Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian children
Ha, Diep Hong, Xiangqun, Ju, Cecilia, Mejia Gloria, Jason, Armfield, Do, Loc G. and Jamieson, Lisa M (2016). Social inequality in dental caries and changes over time among Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian children. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 40 (6), 542-547. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12566
2016
Journal Article
A comparison by milk feeding method of the nutrient intake of a cohort of Australian toddlers
Scott, Jane, Davey, Kristina, Ahwong, Ellen, Devenish, Gemma, Ha, Diep and Do, Loc (2016). A comparison by milk feeding method of the nutrient intake of a cohort of Australian toddlers. Nutrients, 8 (8) 501, 501. doi: 10.3390/nu8080501
2016
Journal Article
Inequalities in tooth decay in Australian children by neighbourhood characteristics and indigenous status
Lalloo, Ratilal, Jamieson, Lisa M., Ha, Diep and Luzzi, Liana (2016). Inequalities in tooth decay in Australian children by neighbourhood characteristics and indigenous status. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 27 (1), 161-177. doi: 10.1353/hpu.2016.0045
2016
Journal Article
Changes in area-level socioeconomic status and oral health of Indigenous Australian children
Ha, Diep H., Do, Loc G., Luzzi, Liana, Mejia, Gloria C. and Jamieson, Lisa (2016). Changes in area-level socioeconomic status and oral health of Indigenous Australian children. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 27 (1), 110-124. doi: 10.1353/hpu.2016.0034
2016
Journal Article
Natural history and long-term impact of dental fluorosis: a prospective cohort study
Do, Loc G., Ha, Diep H. and Spencer, A. John (2016). Natural history and long-term impact of dental fluorosis: a prospective cohort study. Medical Journal of Australia, 204 (1), 25.e1-25.e7. doi: 10.5694/mja15.00703
2016
Book Chapter
Measuring representativeness of the study participants
Luzzi, L., Ha, D. H., Ellershaw, A., Koster, C., Brennan, D. S. and Chrisopoulos, S. (2016). Measuring representativeness of the study participants. Oral health of Australian children: the National Child Oral Health Study 2012–14. (pp. 48-85) edited by Loc G. Do and A. John Spencer. Adelaide, SA Australia: University of Adelaide Press. doi: 10.20851/ncohs-04
2016
Book Chapter
Children’s oral health status in Australia, 2012–14
Ha, D. H., Roberts-Thomson, K. F., Arrow, P., Peres, K. G. and Do, L. G. (2016). Children’s oral health status in Australia, 2012–14. Oral health of Australian children: The National Child Oral Health Study 2012–14. (pp. 86-149) edited by Loc G. Do and A. John Spencer. Adelaide, SA Australia: University of Adelaide Press. doi: 10.20851/ncohs-05
2016
Journal Article
Trends in caries experience and associated contextual factors among indigenous children
Ha, Diep Hong, Lalloo, Ratilal, Jamieson, Lisa M. and Giang, Do Loc (2016). Trends in caries experience and associated contextual factors among indigenous children. Journal of Public Health Dentistry, 76 (3), 184-191. doi: 10.1111/jphd.12134
2016
Book Chapter
Oral health status and behaviours of Indigenous Australian children
Roberts-Thomson, K. F., Kapellas, K., Ha, D. H., Jamieson, L. M., Arrow, P. and Do, L. G. (2016). Oral health status and behaviours of Indigenous Australian children. Oral health of Australian children: the National Child Oral Health Study 2012–14. (pp. 264-287) edited by Loc G. Do and A. John Spencer. Adelaide, SA Australia: University of Adelaide Press. doi: 10.20851/ncohs-10
2016
Book Chapter
Trends in child oral health in Australia
Do, L. G., Luzzi, L., Ha, D. H., Roberts-Thomson, K. F., Chrisopoulos, S., Armfield, J. M. and Spencer, A. J. (2016). Trends in child oral health in Australia. Oral health of Australian children: the National Child Oral Health Study 2012–14. (pp. 288-305) edited by Loc G. Do and A. John Spencer. Adelaide, SA Australia: University of Adelaide Press. doi: 10.20851/ncohs-11
2016
Book Chapter
Australian children’s general health behaviours
Do, L.G., Harford, J.E., Ha, D.H. and Spencer, A.J. (2016). Australian children’s general health behaviours. Oral health of Australian children. (pp. 212-236) edited by L.G. Do and A.J. Spencer . Adelaide, SA, Australia: University of Adelaide Press. doi: 10.20851/ncohs
2015
Journal Article
Factors attributable for the prevalence of dental caries in Queensland children
Do, Loc Giang, Ha, Diep Hong and Spencer, A. John (2015). Factors attributable for the prevalence of dental caries in Queensland children. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 43 (5), 397-405. doi: 10.1111/cdoe.12162
2015
Journal Article
Does fluoride in the water close the dental caries gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children?
Lalloo, R., Jamieson, L. M., Ha, D., Ellershaw, A. and Luzzi, L. (2015). Does fluoride in the water close the dental caries gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children?. Australian Dental Journal, 60 (3), 390-396. doi: 10.1111/adj.12239
2014
Journal Article
Clinical oral health of Australia's rural children in a sample attending school dental services
Ha, Diep Hong, Crocombe, Leonard A. and Mejia, Gloria C. (2014). Clinical oral health of Australia's rural children in a sample attending school dental services. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 22 (6), 316-322. doi: 10.1111/ajr.12107
2014
Journal Article
Common risk factor approach to address socioeconomic inequality in the oral health of preschool children - a prospective cohort study
Do, Loc G., Scott, Jane A., Thomson, W. Murray, Stamm, John W., Rugg-Gunn, Andrew J., Levy, Steven M., Wong, Ching, Devenish, Gemma, Ha, Diep H. and Spencer, A. John (2014). Common risk factor approach to address socioeconomic inequality in the oral health of preschool children - a prospective cohort study. BMC Public Health, 14 (1) 429. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-14-429
2014
Journal Article
The accuracy of caries risk assessment in children attending South Australian School Dental Service: A longitudinal study
Ha, Diep H., Spencer, A. John, Slade, Gary D. and Chartier, Andrew D. (2014). The accuracy of caries risk assessment in children attending South Australian School Dental Service: A longitudinal study. BMJ Open, 4 (1) e004311, e004311. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-004311
2014
Journal Article
Greater inequalities in dental treatment than in disease experience
Mejia, G., Jamieson, L. M., Ha, D. and Spencer, A. J. (2014). Greater inequalities in dental treatment than in disease experience. Journal of Dental Research, 93 (10), 966-971. doi: 10.1177/0022034514545516
2014
Journal Article
Oral health of Australian Indigenous children compared to non-Indigenous children enrolled in school dental services
Ha, Diep H. (2014). Oral health of Australian Indigenous children compared to non-Indigenous children enrolled in school dental services. Australian Dental Journal, 59 (3), 395-400. doi: 10.1111/adj.12205
2011
Journal Article
Dental caries trends in Australian school children
Mejia, Gloria C. and Ha, Diep H. (2011). Dental caries trends in Australian school children. Australian Dental Journal, 56 (2), 227-230. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2011.01332.x
2010
Journal Article
Trend of income-related inequality of child oral health in Australia
Do, L. G., Spencer, A. J., Slade, G. D., Ha, D. H., Roberts-Thomson, K. F. and Liu, P. (2010). Trend of income-related inequality of child oral health in Australia. Journal of Dental Research, 89 (9), 959-964. doi: 10.1177/0022034510371280
Funding
Current funding
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Supervision
Availability
- Dr Diep Ha is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Predictors of Early Childhood Caries in South Australian Children
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nicole Stormon, Professor Loc Do
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Master Philosophy
Integrated care model for healthy smiles among older adults in residential aged care facilities
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Helena Schuch, Professor Loc Do
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Doctor Philosophy
Socioeconomic inequalities in child oral health and related factors over a decade in Queensland
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Loc Do
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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: Associate Professor Ratilal Lalloo, Professor Loc Do
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Master Philosophy
Impact of Barriers for Perception Dental Care Services of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Mothers on Australian Healthcare System
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Asaduzzaman Khan, Professor Lauren Ball, Associate Professor Sobia Zafar
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