Faculty of Dentistry

OverviewResearch Team
Research is a high priority in the Faculty of Dentistry, and this has resulted in a large number of publications in both local and international journals in recent years, as well as many conference presentations. Much of this research has involved dental students, who may contribute to the Faculty’s research agenda through their thesis work, or through their involvement in data collection in Faculty of Dentistry research projects. The number of international publications by students and staff members has grown in recent years, with 1 article in 2014, 6 in 2015, 7 in 2016, 5 in 2017, and 11 in 2018. This far exceeds publications by other Faculties of Dentistry in Cambodia. In addition, in 2018 two book chapters were published overseas with UP authors. UP staff and students have also published extensively in the Cambodian Dental Journal – with 2 articles in 2014, 1 in 2015, 3 in 2016, 8 in 2017, and 6 in 2018.

The UP Faculty of Dentistry has a wide range of research interests, focusing primarily on the following areas:

  • Clinical trials of dental materials (preventive and restorative).
  • Oral mucosal lesions and oral cancer – including betel quid chewing.
  • Sugar consumption patterns in different age groups in Cambodia, and its relationship to dental caries.
  • Early Childhood Caries – including strategies to address this major health problem in the preschool and primary school populations.
  • Fissure sealants and silver diammine fluoride in school oral health programs.
  • The oral health of the elderly population in Cambodia.
  • Oral health related quality of life.
Dr. Bethy Turton, BDS, MComDent, PhD
Prof. Callum Durward, BSc, BDS, MDS, MPH, FRACDS – Dean
Assistant Prof. Soeun Sopharith, DDS, Dip Paed Dent – Deputy Dean
Dr. Kong Kalyan, DDS, PhD – Assistant Dean
Dr. Kong Sophannary, DDS, PhD – Dental Research Coordinator
Dr. Horn Rithvitou, DDS – Clinical Trial Coordinator

Publications

May, l., Shian, A., Durward, C., & Jayaraman, J. (2020). A method of estimating age of undocumented children and young adults of different socio-economic status in Cambodia.
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Hobdell, M. H., Durward, C. S., & Chher, T. (2020). Oral Health and Disease in the Tropics. In Hunter’s Tropical Medicine and Emerging Infectious Diseases (pp. 127-132).
Kubota, Y., San Pech, N., Durward, C., & Ogawa, H. (2020). Early childhood caries status and its associated factors among young children in a rural area of Cambodia. Pediatric Dental Journal. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdj.2019.11.003


Venugopal, A., Maizano, P., & Rongalakshimi, S. (2020). A novel temporary anchorage device aided sectional mechanics for simultaneous orthodontic retraction and intrusion. Case Reports in Dentistry. DOI: 10.1155/2020/5213936


Venugopal, A. (2020). Interarch traction for impacted canines. APOS Trends in Orthodontics, 10(1), 60.


Turton. B., Durward, C., Crombie, F., Sokal-Gutierrez, K., Soeun, S., & Manton, D.J. (2019). Evaluation of a Community-based Early Childhood Caries (ECC) Intervention in Cambodia. International Journal of Pediatric Dentistry.


Turton, B., Horn, R., & Durward, C. (2019). Caries arrest and lesion appearance using different silver fluoride therapies with and without Potassium Iodide: 6-month results. Journal of Dentistry.


Turton, B., Patel, J., Hill, R., Sieng, T., & Durward, C. (2019). Healthy Kids Cambodia – A novel approach to triage for dental care in a population with extreme caries experience. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology. DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12503


Turto, B., Durward, C., Crombie, F., & Manton, D.J., (2019) SEAL Cambodia—Evaluation of a modified protocol for placement of Fuji VII® Fissure Sealants at One and Two years. Journal of Dentistry. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2019.04.004.


Turton, B., Chher, T., Sabbah, W., Durward, C., Hak, S., & Lailou, A., (2019). Epidemiological survey of Early Childhood Caries in Cambodia. BMC Oral Health. (In press).


Aung, N., Aoki, A., Takeuchi, Y., Hiratsuka, K., Katagiri, S., Kong S., Addin, A.S., Meinzer, W., Sumi, Y., & Izumi, Y., (2019). The effects of ultraviolet light-emitting diodes with different wavelengths on periodontopathic bacteria in vitro.Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery. (Ahead of Print). Available from: http://doi.org/10.1089/photob.2018.4514.


Tort, B., Choi, Y.H., Kim, E.K., Jung, Y.S., Ha, M., Song, K.B., & Lee, Y.E., (2018). Lead exposure may affect gingival health in children. BMC Oral Health. 18:79. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-018-0547-x


Kallarakkal, T.G., Ramanathan, A., Pateel, D.G.S., Wong, G.R., Yang, Y.H., Zaini, Z.B.M., Ibrahim, N., Kohli, S., Durward, C., & Zain, R.B.M. (2018). Effectiveness of ‘OralDETECT’ – A Spaced Learning Repetitive Learning Method – As a Competency Assessment Tool for Early Detection of Oral Cancer. Journal of Global Oncology, 4 (2), 41s-41s. doi:10.1200/jgo.18.65900.


Treasure, E., & Durward, C., (2018). Schwarz, E., (2018). A career in dental education. Chapter 12. In: Marino R, Morgan MV, Walmsley AD. (eds.). Career Paths in Oral Health. Springer. p.153-167.


Pickles, K., Ivanusic, J., Xiao, J., Durward, C., Ryan, A., & Hayes, J., (2018). Peer Tutoring for Anatomy Workshops in Cambodia. Anatomical Sciences Education, 12(1). Available from: https://doi:10.1002/ase.1804.


Chen, P., Phan, S., Arvier, J., & Durward, C., (2018). Management of Cervico-Facial Subcutaneous Emphysema Following Third Molar Surgery. Chapter 11. In: Maharani DA (ed.) Case Reports in Dentistry. Nova Science Publishers, ISBN: 978-1-53614-043-9.


Chray, M., Khorn, S., Da, S., Turton, B., & Durward, C., (2018). Pilot evaluation of the therapeutic effect of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) in arresting dental caries in the primary teeth of Cambodian slum children. Advances in Health Sciences Research: Proceedings of the 11th International Dentistry Scientific Meeting (IDSM 2017). ISBN 978-94-6252-513-9. ISSN 2468-5739. Available from: https://doi.org/10.2991/idsm-17.2018.17


Horn, R., Heng, C., Chea, C., Sieng, C., Louv, C., Turton, B., Durward, C., Kasim, A., & Hayaty, N., (2018). Perceptions of oral health among older Cambodians and their caregivers: A qualitative study. Gerodontology, 35(1):45-50. doi: 10.1111/ger.12315. Epub 2017 Dec 11.


Kong, S., Aoki, A., Iwasaki, K., Mizutani, K., Katagiri, S., Suda, T., Ichinose, S., Ogita, M., Pavlic, V., & Izumi, Y., (2017). Biological effects of Er:YAG laser irradiation on the proliferation of primary human gingival fibroblasts. Journal of Biophotonics, 11(3). doi:10.1002/jbio.201700157.


Kong, S., Aoki, A., Iwasaki, K., Mizutani, K., Katagiri, S., Suda, T., Ichinose, S., Ogita, M., Pavlic, V., & Izumi, Y., (2017). Biological effects of Er:YAG laser irradiation on the proliferation of primary human gingival fibroblasts. Journal of Biophotonics, 11(3). doi:10.1002/jbio.201700157. Khoun, T., Malden, P.E., & Turton, B.J., (2018). Oral health‐related quality of life in young Cambodian children: a validation study with a focus on children with cleft lip and/or palate. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 28(3):326-334. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12360. Epub 2018 Mar 5.


Baker, S.R., Foster Page, L., Thomson, W.M., Broomhead, T., Bekes, K., Benson, P.E., Aguilar-Diaz, F., Do, L., Hirsch, C., Marshman, Z., McGrath, C., Mohamed, A., Robinson, P.G., Traebert, J., Turton, B., & Gibson B.J., (2018). Structural determinants and children’s oral health: A cross-national study. Journal of Dental Research, 97(10):1129-1136. doi: 10.1177/ 0022034518767401. Epub 2018 Apr 2.


Turton, B., Malden, P., & Spero, L., (2018). Effective altruism: pearls and perils of volunteerism in dentistry. New Zealand Dental Association Newsletter. p.31-41.


Tak R., (2018). Treatment of Gummy Smile and the Etiologies. Cambodian Dental Journal, 14:3-7.


Chea. C., Horn, R., & Durward, C., (2018). Behaviors and beliefs of betel quid chewers from urban and rural areas of Cambodia. Cambodian Dental Journal, 14:12-13.


Heng, C., Horn, R., Sieng, C., & Durward, C., (2018). Knowledge and attitudes towards water fluoridation among the public and dental professionals in Cambodia. Cambodian Dental Journal, 14:14-17.Heng, C., Horn, R., Sieng, C., & Durward, C., (2018). Knowledge and attitudes towards water fluoridation among the public and dental professionals in Cambodia. Cambodian Dental Journal, 14:14-17.


Khourn, S., Chray, M., Da, S., Phorn, S., & Durward, C., (2018). Improvement of students’ learning outcomes at University of Puthisastra by productively utilizing their free time. Cambodian Dental Journal, 14:18-20.


Srean, B., Nam, V., Lao, R., Aspin, C., & Durward, C., (2018). Evaluation of a course in behavioral sciences and communication at a Cambodian university. Cambodian Dental Journal, 14:28-31.


Horn, R., Sok, P., & Durward, C., (2018). Survey on utilization of a new basic filling material Cention N by Cambodian Dental students. Cambodian Dental Journal, 14:32-36.


Saito, A., Horie, M., Ejiri, K., Aoki, A., Katagiri, S., Maekawa, S., Suzuki, S., Kong, S., Yamauchi, T., Yamaguchi, Y., Izumi, Y., & Ohshima, M., (2017). MicroRNA profiling in gingival crevicular fluid of periodontitis – a pilot study. FEBS Open 5;7(7):981-994. doi:10.1002/2211-5463.12238. eCollection 2017 Jul.


Kong, S., Aoki, A., Iwasaki, K., Mizutani, K., Suda, T., Katagiri, S., Ogita, M., Ando, Y., & Izumi, Y. (2017). Effects of Er:YAG laser irradiation on proliferation of human gingival fibroblasts. Journal of the Japanese Society of Periodontology, 59(special issue):118.


Kong, K., Hiraishi, N., Nassar, M., Otsuki, M., Yiu, C.K.Y., & Tagami, J. (2017). Effect of phytic acid etchant on resin-dentin bonding: Monomer penetration and stability of dentin collagen. Journal of Prosthodontic Research, 61(3):251-258. doi: 10.1016/j.jpor.2016.10.001. Epub 2016 Oct 21.


Kubota, Y., Jareonpituak, S., Narksawat, K., Satitvipawee, P., & Durward, C., (2017). Status, knowledge, attitudes, and practices of 12-18-year old orphaned children pertaining to dental caries in a dental clinic by non-governmental organization at Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Oral Health Care, 2:1-4.


Turton, B. & Durward, C., (2017). Management of Early Childhood Caries – a Comparison of Different Approaches. Thai Dental Public Health Journal, 22(suppl.):67-77.


Thim, S., & Durward, C., (2017). A comparison of dentists and traditional dentists in Siem Reap, Cambodia (Part II). Cambodian Dental Journal, 13:26-28.


Horn, R., Heng, C., Sieng, C., Chea, C., Lov, C., Turton, B., & Durward, C. (2017). Oral health perceptions of elderly people in Cambodia. Cambodian Dental Journal, 13:30-36.


Ping, B., Kiattavorncharoen, S., Saengsirinavin, C., Im, P., Durward, C., & Wongsirichak, N., (2017). Effect of high concentration lidocaine of mandibular anesthesia: Review of literature. Cambodian Dental Journal, 13:38-45.


Heng, C., Horn, R., Chea, C., & Durward, C., (2017). The use of composite stamp technique for posterior restorations. Cambodian Dental Journal, 13:48-51.


Soeun, V., Hout, D., & Hour, L., (2017). Factors affecting the aesthetic outcome of porcelain laminate veneers. Cambodian Dental Journal, 13:12-16.


Chen, P., & Phan, S., (2017). Management of cervical facial subcutaneous emphysema after third molar surgery – a case report. Cambodian Dental Journal, 13:24-25.


Turton, B., Durward, C., & Abu Kasim, H., (2017). Overview of oral health among elderly Cambodians. Cambodian Dental Journal, 13:30-36.


Ping, B., Kiattavorncharoen, S., Saengrisinavin, C., Im, P., Durward, C., & Wongsirichat, N., (2017). Effect of high concentration Lidocaine for mandibular teeth anesthesia. Review literature. Cambodian Dental Journal, 13:38-45.


Chher, T., Turton, B.J., Hak, S., Beltran, E., Courtel, F., Durward, C., & Hobdel,l M., (2016). Dental caries experience in Cambodia: Findings from the 2011 Cambodia National Oral Health Survey. Journal of International Oral Health, 8(1):1-7.


Chher, T., Hak, S., Kallarakkal, T.G., Durward, C., Ramanathan, A., Ghani, W.M.N., Razak, I.A., Harun, M.H., Ashar, N.A.M., Rajandram, R.K., Prak, P., Hussaini, H.M., & Zain, R.B., (2016). Prevalence of oral cancer, oral potentially malignant disorders and other oral mucosal lesions in Cambodia. Ethnicity and Health, 23(1):1-15. doi: 10.1080/13557858.2016.1246431. Epub 2016 Oct 26.


Thomson, W.M., Foster Page, L.A., Robinson, P.G., Do, L.G., Traebert, J., Mohamed, A.R., Turton, B.J., & Carmen Aguilar‐Diaz, F., (2016). Psychometric assessment of the short‐form Child Perceptions Questionnaire: an international collaborative study. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 44(6):549-556.


Baker, S., Page, L.F., Thomson, W.M., Bekes, K., Benson, P., Carmen Aguilar-Diaz, F., Turton, B.J., & Robinson, P., (2016). Structural determinants of children’s oral health: an analysis of 11 countries. In: Proceeding of the 94th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR, 3rd Meeting of the IADR Asia Pacific Region & 35th Annual Meeting of the IADR Korean Division, Seoul, Korea, 22-25 June 2016. Journal of Dental Research, ;95(Special issue B):258.


Sokal-Gutierrez, K., Turton, B., Husby, H., & Paz, C.L., (2016). Early childhood caries and malnutrition: baseline and two-year follow-up results of a community-based prevention intervention in Rural Ecuador. BMC Nutrition, 2(1):73.


Turton, B., Durward, C., Tak, N., & Manton, D.J., (2016). Seal Cambodia Caries Prevention Using a Modified Protocol for School-based GIC Sealant Placement. Caries Research, 50(2):208.


Thomson, W.M., Page, L.F., Robinson, P., Do, L., Traebert, J., Turton, B., & Marshman, Z., (2016). Factor structure of the short-form CPQ11-14. In: Proceeding of the 94th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR, 3rd Meeting of the IADR Asia Pacific Region & 35th Annual Meeting of the IADR Korean Division, Seoul, Korea, 22-25 June 2016. Journal of Dental Research, 95(Special issue B):1572.


Thim, S., & Durward, C., (2016). A comparison of dentists and traditional dentists in Siem Reap, Cambodia (Part I). Cambodian Dental Journal, 12:27-31.


Horn, R., Sieng, C., Khy, D., Sao, S., & Durward, C., (2016). Effectiveness of PBL on improving study and learning skills of Cambodian dental students. Cambodian Dental Journal, 12:40-43.


Tak, N., Turton, B., & Durward, C., (2016). Retention of glass ionomer fissure sealants. Cambodian Dental Journal, 12:56-60.


Tak, N., Turton, B., & Durward, C., (2016). Retention of glass ionomer fissure sealants. Cambodian Dental Journal, 12:56-60.Kong, K., Islam, M.S., Nassar, M., Hiraish,i N., Otsuki, M., Yiu, C.K.Y., & Tagami, J., (2015). Effect of phytic acid etchant on the structural stability of demineralized dentine and dentine bonding. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 48:145-152. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2015.03.027. Epub 2015 Apr 6.


Ping, B., Kiattavorncharoen, S., Saengsirinavin, C., Im, P., Durward, C., & Wongsirichat, N., (2015). The efficacy of an elevated concentration of lidocaine HCl in impacted lower third molar surgery. Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 15(2):69-76.


Ping, B., Kiattavorncharoen, S., Durward, C., Im, P., Saengsirinavin, C., & Wongsirichat, N.,(2015). Hemodynamic changes associated with a novel concentration of lidocaine HCl for impacted lower third molar surgery. Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 15(3):121-128.


Chher, T., Turton, B., Sithan, H., Beltran, E., Courtel, F., Durward, C., & Hobdell, M., (2015). Dental caries experience in Cambodia: Findings from the 2011 Cambodia National Oral Health Survey. Journal of International Oral Health, 7(12):1-7.


Turton, B., Durward, C., Manton, D, Bach, K., & Yo, S. C., (2015). Socio-behavioural risk factors for Early Childhood Caries (ECC) in Cambodian preschool children – A pilot study. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 17(2):97-105. doi: 10.1007/s40368-015-0215-7. Epub 2015 Dec 10.


Turton, B., Durward, C., & Manton, D., (2015). Early Childhood Caries and Maternal Caries Experience in a Convenience Sample of Cambodian Pre-schoolers. Pediatric Dental Journal., 25(1):14-18. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdj.2015.02.001.


Horn, R., Heng, C., Sieng, C.T., Sao, S.S., Durward, C., & Turton, B., (2015). The use of a plaque disclosing toothpaste to improve oral hygiene in a group of Cambodian children. Cambodian Dental Journal, 11:43-50.


Turton, B. J., Thomson, W. M., Foster Page, L.A., Saub, R., & Ishak, A. R. (2015). Responsiveness of an OHRQoL measure in Cambodian children under going routine dental care. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.


Kubota, Y., Chew, H.P., Turton, B., O, R. S., Gonzalez, A., Hayaty, N., & Durward, C., (2015). The relationship between tooth erosion and life style in Cambodian adolescents. Cambodian Dental Journal, 10.


Horn, V., Turton, B. J., & Durward, C. S., (2015). Use of a New Plaque Disclosing Toothpaste to Improve Oral Hygiene in a Group of Cambodian Children. Cambodian Dental Journal, 10.