Overview
Background
Dr. Helena Schuch is a senior research fellow at the School of Dentistry, University of Queensland.
She is a dentist and an oral epidemiologist with special interest in social epidemiology. Helena is also interested in methods to estimate causal inference and on applying machine learning techniques to predict oral health outcomes.
She completed her PhD in Oral Epidemiology at the University of Adelaide (2018) and is currently in the Editorial Board of Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.
Qualifications: BDS, MScDent, PhD
Research Interests: Oral health inequalities. Life course epidemiology. Causal inference methods. Machine learning applied to oral health.
Availability
- Dr Helena Schuch is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Research interests
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Oral health inequalities. Life course epidemiology. Causal inference methods. Machine learning applied to oral health.
Works
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2018
Journal Article
Effect of life-course family income trajectories on periodontitis: birth cohort study
Schuch, Helena S., Peres, Karen G., Demarco, Flavio F., Horta, Bernardo L., Gigante, Denise P., Peres, Marco A. and Do, Loc G. (2018). Effect of life-course family income trajectories on periodontitis: birth cohort study. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 45 (4), 394-403. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.12845
2017
Journal Article
A scoping review of root canal revascularization: relevant aspects for clinical success and tissue formation
Conde, M. C. M., Chisini, L. A., Sarkis-Onofre, R., Schuch, H. S., Nör, J. E. and Demarco, F. F. (2017). A scoping review of root canal revascularization: relevant aspects for clinical success and tissue formation. International Endodontic Journal, 50 (9), 860-874. doi: 10.1111/iej.12711
2017
Journal Article
The role of cognitions in short-term temporal changes in dental fear among Australian adults: the role of cognitions in dental fear change
Armfield, Jason M., Crego, Antonio, Schuch, Helena S. and Luzzi, Liana (2017). The role of cognitions in short-term temporal changes in dental fear among Australian adults: the role of cognitions in dental fear change. Journal of Public Health Dentistry, 78 (1), 32-40. doi: 10.1111/jphd.12232
2017
Journal Article
Socioeconomic position during life and periodontitis in adulthood: a systematic review
Schuch, Helena Silveira, Peres, Karen G., Singh, Ankur, Peres, Marco A. and Do, Loc G. (2017). Socioeconomic position during life and periodontitis in adulthood: a systematic review. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 45 (3), 201-208. doi: 10.1111/cdoe.12278
2017
Journal Article
The magnitude of Indigenous and non-Indigenous oral health inequalities in Brazil, New Zealand and Australia
Schuch, Helena S, Haag, Dandara G, Kapellas, Kostas, Arantes, Rui, Peres, Marco A, Thomson, W M and Jamieson, Lisa M (2017). The magnitude of Indigenous and non-Indigenous oral health inequalities in Brazil, New Zealand and Australia. Community dentistry and oral epidemiology, 45 (5), 434-441. doi: 10.1111/cdoe.12307
2017
Journal Article
School-based oral hygiene education program has long-term positive effects on oral health indicators
Silveira Schuch, Helena and Giang Do, Loc (2017). School-based oral hygiene education program has long-term positive effects on oral health indicators. Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice, 17 (1), 65-67. doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2017.01.002
2017
Journal Article
Impact of malocclusion on oral health-related quality of life of 8-12 years old schoolchildren in Southern Brazil
Simões, Roberto Cuchiara, Goettems, Marília Leão, Schuch, Helena Silveira, Torriani, Dione Dias and Demarco, Flávio Fernando (2017). Impact of malocclusion on oral health-related quality of life of 8-12 years old schoolchildren in Southern Brazil. Brazilian dental journal, 28 (1), 105-112. doi: 10.1590/0103-6440201701278
2016
Journal Article
Theoretical basis and explanation for the relationship between area-level social inequalities and population oral health outcomes - A scoping review
Singh, Ankur, Harford, Jane, Schuch, Helena S., Watt, Richard G. and Peres, Marco A. (2016). Theoretical basis and explanation for the relationship between area-level social inequalities and population oral health outcomes - A scoping review. SSM - Population Health, 2, 451-462. doi: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2016.06.001
2015
Journal Article
Tooth loss and associated factors in elders: results from a national survey in uruguay
Laguzzi, Patricia Nicola, Schuch, Helena Silveira, Medina, Lucy Derrégibus, de Amores, Andrea Rodríguez, Demarco, Flavio Fernando and Lorenzo, Susana (2015). Tooth loss and associated factors in elders: results from a national survey in uruguay. Journal of Public Health Dentistry, 76 (2), 143-151. doi: 10.1111/jphd.12123
2015
Journal Article
Oral health-related quality of life of schoolchildren: Impact of clinical and psychosocial variables
Schuch, Helena Silveira, dos Santos Costa, Francine, Torriani, Dione Dias, Demarco, Flávio Fernando and Goettems, Marília Leão (2015). Oral health-related quality of life of schoolchildren: Impact of clinical and psychosocial variables. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 25 (5), 358-365. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12118
2015
Journal Article
Differences of oral health conditions between adults and older adults: a census in a Southern Brazilian city
Boscato, Noeli, Schuch, Helena S, Grasel, Claudia E and Goettems, Marilia L (2015). Differences of oral health conditions between adults and older adults: a census in a Southern Brazilian city. Geriatrics and Gerontology International, 16 (9), 1014-1020. doi: 10.1111/ggi.12588
2015
Journal Article
Can socioeconomic trajectories during the life influence periodontal disease occurrence in adulthood? Hypotheses from a life-course perspective
Schuch, H. S., Peres, K. G., Do, L. G. and Peres, M. A. (2015). Can socioeconomic trajectories during the life influence periodontal disease occurrence in adulthood? Hypotheses from a life-course perspective. Medical Hypotheses, 84 (6), 596-600. doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2015.03.011
2015
Journal Article
Perceived dental pain: Determinants and impact on brazilian schoolchildren
Schuch, Helena Silveira, Correa, Marcos Britto, Torriani, Dione Dias, Demarco, Flávio Fernando and Goettems, Marília Leão (2015). Perceived dental pain: Determinants and impact on brazilian schoolchildren. Journal of Oral and Facial Pain and Headache, 29 (2), 168-176. doi: 10.11607/ofph.1414
2014
Journal Article
Impact of dental anxiety and fear on dental care use in Brazilian women
Goettems, Marília Leão, Schuch, Helena Silveira, Demarco, Flávio Fernando, Ardenghi, Thiago Machado and Torriani, Dione Dias (2014). Impact of dental anxiety and fear on dental care use in Brazilian women. Journal of Public Health Dentistry, 74 (4), 310-316. doi: 10.1111/jphd.12060
2014
Journal Article
Nutritional status and physical activity level as risk factor for traumatic dental injuries occurrence: A systematic review
Goettems, Marília Leão, Schuch, Helena Silveira, Hallal, Pedro Curi, Torriani, Dione Dias and Demarco, Flávio Fernando (2014). Nutritional status and physical activity level as risk factor for traumatic dental injuries occurrence: A systematic review. Dental Traumatology, 30 (4), 251-258. doi: 10.1111/edt.12102
2013
Journal Article
Are there universal restorative composites for anterior and posterior teeth?
Baldissera, Rudimar A., Corrêa, Marcos B., Schuch, Helena S., Collares, Kauê, Nascimento, Gustavo G., Jardim, Patrícia S., Moraes, Rafael R., Opdam, Niek J.M. and Demarco, Flávio F. (2013). Are there universal restorative composites for anterior and posterior teeth?. Journal of Dentistry, 41 (11), 1027-1035. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2013.08.016
2013
Journal Article
Prevalence and treatment demand after traumatic dental injury in South Brazilian schoolchildren
Schuch, Helena Silveira, Goettems, Marília Leão, Correa, Marcos Britto, Torriani, Dione Dias and Demarco, Flávio Fernando (2013). Prevalence and treatment demand after traumatic dental injury in South Brazilian schoolchildren. Dental Traumatology, 29 (4), 297-302. doi: 10.1111/edt.12003
2012
Journal Article
Dental trauma occurrence and occlusal characteristics in Brazilian preschool children
Goettems, Marília Leão, Azevedo, Marina Sousa, Correa, Marcos Britto, Da Costa, Catiara Terra, Wendt, Flávia Priescht, Schuch, Helena Silveira, Bonow, Maria Laura Menezes, Romano, Ana Regina and Torriani, Dione Dias (2012). Dental trauma occurrence and occlusal characteristics in Brazilian preschool children. Pediatric Dentistry, 34 (2), 104-107.
2010
Journal Article
Survey on the occurrence of dental trauma and preventive strategies among Brazilian professional soccer players
Correa, Marcos Britto, Schuch, Helena Silveira, Collares, Kauê, Torriani, Dione Dias, Hallal, Pedro Curi and Demarco, Flavio Fernando (2010). Survey on the occurrence of dental trauma and preventive strategies among Brazilian professional soccer players. Journal of Applied Oral Science, 18 (6), 572-576. doi: 10.1590/S1678-77572010000600007
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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 Diep Ha, Professor Loc Do
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Doctor Philosophy
The dental-systemic interface and respiratory infections in Intensive Care Unit
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Saso Ivanovski, Professor Fiona Coyer, Emeritus Professor Laurence Walsh
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