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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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
2006
Book Chapter
Oral health status
Ha, Diep H., Kaczmarczyk, Katherine H., Schuch, Helena S. and Do, Loc G. (2006). Oral health status. Queensland child oral health – successes, challenges, and future directions: The Queensland Child Oral Health Study 2022-24. (pp. *-*) edited by Loc G. Do, Helena S. Schuch and Diep H. Ha. St Lucia, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/6ddd7b3
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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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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
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
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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