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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2021
Journal Article
The impact of gender on scientific writing: An observational study of grant proposals
Franco, Marina Christ, Rice, Danielle B., Schuch, Helena Silveira, Dellagostin, Odir Antonio, Cenci, Maximiliano Sérgio and Moher, David (2021). The impact of gender on scientific writing: An observational study of grant proposals. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 136, 37-43. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2021.01.018
2021
Journal Article
The vicious cycle of dental fear at age 31 in a birth cohort in Southern Brazil
Silveira, Ethieli R., Cademartori, Mariana G., Schuch, Helena S., Corrêa, Marcos B., Ardenghi, Thiago M., Armfield, Jason, Horta, Bernardo L. and Demarco, Flavio F. (2021). The vicious cycle of dental fear at age 31 in a birth cohort in Southern Brazil. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 49 (4), 354-361. doi: 10.1111/cdoe.12609
2021
Journal Article
Oral health inequalities among Indigenous and non-Indigenous children
Haag, D., Schuch, H., Ha, D., Do, L. and Jamieson, L. (2021). Oral health inequalities among Indigenous and non-Indigenous children. JDR Clinical and Translational Research, 6 (3) 2380084420939040, 317-323. doi: 10.1177/2380084420939040
2021
Book Chapter
Scoping reviews
Schuch, Helena Silveira, Sarkis-Onofre, Rafael and Demarco, Flavio Fernando (2021). Scoping reviews . Fundamentos das revisões sistemáticas em saúde. (pp. 1-15) edited by Heitor Marques Honorio and Joel Ferreira Santiago Jr.. São Paulo, Brazil: Editora Santos.
2021
Journal Article
Estimated prevalence of dental fear in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Silveira, Ethieli Rodrigues, Cademartori, Mariana Gonzalez, Schuch, Helena Silveira, Armfield, Jason A. and Demarco, Flavio Fernando (2021). Estimated prevalence of dental fear in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Dentistry, 108 103632, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2021.103632
2021
Journal Article
Socioeconomic inequalities explain the association between source of drinking water and dental caries in primary dentition
Silveira Schuch, Helena, Venâncio Fernandes Dantas, Raquel, Menezes Seerig, Lenise, S. Santos, Iná, Matijasevich, Alícia, Barros, Aluísio J.D., Glazer Peres, Karen, Peres, Marco Aurélio and Demarco, Flávio Fernando (2021). Socioeconomic inequalities explain the association between source of drinking water and dental caries in primary dentition. Journal of Dentistry, 106 103584, 103584. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2021.103584
2021
Journal Article
Prevention and management of dental trauma in primary teeth in the context of the COVID-19: a critical literature review
Almeida, Fernanda Vieira, Costa, Vanessa Polina Pereira da, Schuch, Helena Silveira and Goettems, Marília Leão (2021). Prevention and management of dental trauma in primary teeth in the context of the COVID-19: a critical literature review. Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clínica Integrada, 21 e210077, 1-10. doi: 10.1590/pboci.2021.161
2020
Journal Article
Intersectionality, racial discrimination and oral health in Australia
Schuch, Helena S, Haag, Dandara G, Bastos, João Luiz, Paradies, Yin and Jamieson, Lisa M (2020). Intersectionality, racial discrimination and oral health in Australia. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 49 (1), 87-94. doi: 10.1111/cdoe.12581
2020
Journal Article
Regular use of dental services among university students in southern Brazil
Echeverria, Mariana Silveira, Silva, Alexandre Emidio Ribeiro, Agostini, Bernardo Antônio, Schuch, Helena Silveira and Demarco, Flávio Fernando (2020). Regular use of dental services among university students in southern Brazil. Revista de Saúde Pública, 54 85. doi: 10.11606/s1518-8787.2020054001935
2020
Journal Article
Indigenous oral health inequalities at an international level: A commentary
Jamieson, Lisa, Haag, Dandara, Schuch, Helena, Kapellas, Kostas, Arantes, Rui and Thomson, W. Murray (2020). Indigenous oral health inequalities at an international level: A commentary. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17 (11) 3958, 3958-6. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17113958
2020
Journal Article
Income at birth and tooth loss due to dental caries in adulthood: the 1982 Pelotas birth cohort
Nascimento, Gustavo G., Seerig, Lenise M., Schuch, Helena S., Horta, Bernardo L., Peres, Karen G., Peres, Marco A., Corrêa, Marcos B. and Demarco, Flavio F. (2020). Income at birth and tooth loss due to dental caries in adulthood: the 1982 Pelotas birth cohort. Oral Diseases, 26 (7), 1494-1501. doi: 10.1111/odi.13373
2019
Journal Article
Parent-child interaction and stimulation in early life can be related to caries in primary dentition? Hypotheses from a life-course approach
dos Santos Costa, Francine, Agostini, Bernardo Antonio, Schuch, Helena Silveira, Britto Correa, Marcos, Goettems, Marília Leão and Demarco, Flávio Fernando (2019). Parent-child interaction and stimulation in early life can be related to caries in primary dentition? Hypotheses from a life-course approach. Medical Hypotheses, 130 109291, 109291. doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2019.109291
2019
Journal Article
The controlled direct effect of early-life socioeconomic position on periodontitis in a birth cohort
Schuch, Helena Silveira, Nascimento, Gustavo G., Peres, Karen Glazer, Mittinty, Murthy N., Demarco, Flavio Fernando, Correa, Marcos Britto, Gigante, Denise Petrucci, Horta, Bernardo Lessa, Peres, Marco Aurelio and Do, Loc Giang (2019). The controlled direct effect of early-life socioeconomic position on periodontitis in a birth cohort. American Journal of Epidemiology, 188 (6), 1101-1108. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwz054
2018
Journal Article
The role of contextual and individual factors on periodontal disease in Uruguayan adults
Lorenzo-Erro, Susana Margarita, Massa, Fernando, Álvarez-Vaz, Ramón, Schuch, Helena Silveira, Correa, Marcos Britto and Peres, Marco Aurélio (2018). The role of contextual and individual factors on periodontal disease in Uruguayan adults. Brazilian Oral Research, 32 e62. doi: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2018.vol32.0062
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
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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 Diep Ha, 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 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, Dr Jessica Ingleman, Emeritus Professor Laurence Walsh
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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 Diep Ha, Professor Loc Do
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