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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2009
Journal Article
Association between dental caries and fluorosis among South Australian children
Do, L. G., Spencer, A. J. and Ha, D. H. (2009). Association between dental caries and fluorosis among South Australian children. Caries Research, 43 (5), 366-373. doi: 10.1159/000235580
2003
Journal Article
Periodontal disease among the middle-aged Vietnamese population
Do, Loc G, Spencer, John A, Roberts-Thomson, Kaye, Ha, Diep H, Tran, Truong V and Trinh, Hai D (2003). Periodontal disease among the middle-aged Vietnamese population. Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology, 5 (3), 77-84.
2001
Journal Article
Rice as a vehicle for dietary fluoride uptake
McIntyre, J., Williams, P., Ha, H. D., Najee, S., Anh, V. T., Ivanow, G., Ngo, H. and Fraser, M. (2001). Rice as a vehicle for dietary fluoride uptake. General Dentistry, 49 (6), 604-607.
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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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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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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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
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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