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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2019
Journal Article
Follow-up of Intervention to Prevent Dental Caries Among Indigenous Children in Australia: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
Jamieson, Lisa, Smithers, Lisa, Hedges, Joanne, Mills, Helen, Kapellas, Kostas, Ha, Diep, Do, Loc and Ju, Xiangqun (2019). Follow-up of Intervention to Prevent Dental Caries Among Indigenous Children in Australia: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Network Open, 2 (11) e1915611, e1915611. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.15611
2019
Journal Article
Determinants of continued breastfeeding at 12 and 24 months: results of an Australian cohort study
Scott, Jane, Ahwong, Ellen, Devenish, Gemma, Ha, Diep and Do, Loc (2019). Determinants of continued breastfeeding at 12 and 24 months: results of an Australian cohort study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 (20) 3980, 3980. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16203980
2019
Journal Article
Fluoridated water modifies the effect of breastfeeding on dental caries
Ha, D. H., Spencer, A. J., Peres, K. G., Rugg-Gunn, A. J., Scott, J. A. and Do, L. G. (2019). Fluoridated water modifies the effect of breastfeeding on dental caries. Journal of Dental Research, 98 (7), 755-762. doi: 10.1177/0022034519843487
2019
Journal Article
Community trial of silver fluoride treatment for deciduous dentition caries in remote Indigenous communities
Roberts-Thomson, K. F., Ha, D. H., Wooley, S., Meihubers, S. and Do, L. G. (2019). Community trial of silver fluoride treatment for deciduous dentition caries in remote Indigenous communities. Australian Dental Journal, 64 (2), 175-180. doi: 10.1111/adj.12689
2019
Journal Article
Association of Modifiable Risk Factors With Dental Caries Among Indigenous and Nonindigenous Children in Australia
Ju, Xiangqun, Do, Loc, Ha, Diep and Jamieson, Lisa (2019). Association of Modifiable Risk Factors With Dental Caries Among Indigenous and Nonindigenous Children in Australia. JAMA Network Open, 2 (5) e193466. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.3466
2019
Journal Article
Risk indicators for untreated dental decay among Indigenous Australian children
Ha, Diep Hong, Do, Loc Giang, Roberts‐Thomson, Kaye and Jamieson, Lisa (2019). Risk indicators for untreated dental decay among Indigenous Australian children. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 47 (4), 316-323. doi: 10.1111/cdoe.12460
2019
Journal Article
Free sugars intake, sources and determinants of high consumption among Australian 2-year-olds in the SMILE cohort
Devenish, Gemma, Golley, Rebecca, Mukhtar, Aqif, Begley, Andrea, Ha, Diep, Do, Loc and Scott, Jane (2019). Free sugars intake, sources and determinants of high consumption among Australian 2-year-olds in the SMILE cohort. Nutrients, 11 (1) 161, 161. doi: 10.3390/nu11010161
2019
Journal Article
Determinants and sources of iron intakes of Australian toddlers: findings from the SMILE Cohort Study
Scott, Jane A., Gee, Georgina, Devenish, Gemma, Ha, Diep and Do, Loc (2019). Determinants and sources of iron intakes of Australian toddlers: findings from the SMILE Cohort Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 (2) 181, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16020181
2018
Journal Article
Early life professional and layperson support reduce poor oral hygiene habits in toddlers — a prospective birth cohort study
Ha, Diep and Do, Loc (2018). Early life professional and layperson support reduce poor oral hygiene habits in toddlers — a prospective birth cohort study. Dentistry Journal, 6 (4) 56, 56. doi: 10.3390/dj6040056
2018
Journal Article
Contemporary evidence on the effectiveness of water fluoridation in the prevention of childhood caries
Spencer, A. John, Do, Loc G. and Ha, Diep H. (2018). Contemporary evidence on the effectiveness of water fluoridation in the prevention of childhood caries. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 46 (4), 407-415. doi: 10.1111/cdoe.12384
2018
Journal Article
Commonality of Risk Factors for Mothers’ Poor Oral Health and General Health: Baseline Analysis of a Population-Based Birth Cohort Study
Ha, Diep H., Spencer, A. John, Thomson, W. Murray, Scott, Jane A. and Do, Loc G. (2018). Commonality of Risk Factors for Mothers’ Poor Oral Health and General Health: Baseline Analysis of a Population-Based Birth Cohort Study. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 22 (4), 617-625. doi: 10.1007/s10995-018-2431-3
2018
Journal Article
Race- and income-related inequalities in oral health in Australian children by fluoridation status
Do, L. G., Ha, D. H., Roberts-Thomson, K. F., Jamieson, L., Peres, M. A. and Spencer, A. J. (2018). Race- and income-related inequalities in oral health in Australian children by fluoridation status. JDR Clinical and Translational Research, 3 (2), 170-179. doi: 10.1177/2380084417751350
2018
Journal Article
Duration of breastfeeding, but not timing of solid food, reduces the risk of overweight and obesity in children aged 24 to 36 months: findings from an Australian cohort study
Bell, Sarah, Yew, Sarah, Devenish, Gemma, Ha, Diep, Do, Loc and Scott, Jane (2018). Duration of breastfeeding, but not timing of solid food, reduces the risk of overweight and obesity in children aged 24 to 36 months: findings from an Australian cohort study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15 (4) 599, 1-14. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15040599
2017
Journal Article
Factors influencing early feeding of foods and drinks containing free sugars—a birth cohort study
Ha, Diep H., Do, Loc G., Spencer, Andrew John, Thomson, William Murray, Golley, Rebecca K., Rugg-Gunn, Andrew J., Levy, Steven M. and Scott, Jane A. (2017). Factors influencing early feeding of foods and drinks containing free sugars—a birth cohort study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14 (10) 1270, 1270. doi: 10.3390/ijerph14101270
2017
Journal Article
Effectiveness of water fluoridation in the prevention of dental caries across adult age groups
Do, Loc, Ha, Diep, Peres, Marco A., Skinner, John, Byun, Roy and Spencer, A. John (2017). Effectiveness of water fluoridation in the prevention of dental caries across adult age groups. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 45 (3), 225-232. doi: 10.1111/cdoe.12280
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
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
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
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
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
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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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
Investigation of utilisation of dental health services by preschool children in Australia through Child Dental Benefit Scheme (CDBS) and examine the barriers/enablers associated with the level of uptake in Queensland
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Helena Schuch, Professor Loc Do
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Doctor Philosophy
Bridging Gaps: Enhancing Oral Health in Culturally Diverse Paediatric Populations
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Asaduzzaman Khan, Professor Lauren Ball, Associate Professor Sobia Zafar
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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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Doctor Philosophy
Referral processes and best clinical practice in special needs dentistry, including aged care
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Laurence Walsh, Dr Helena Schuch, Professor Loc Do
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Doctor Philosophy
Healthy Smiles for Healthy Ageing: Integrated Care for Older Adults to Enhance the Quality of Life
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Helena Schuch, Professor Loc Do
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