Ajesh George
Biographic Data
| ID | 6464265 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ajesh George |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ajesh |
| FAMILY NAME | George |
| SIGNATURE | GEORGE A |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Sydney |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6795-2546 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 22 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 22 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Perceptions of clinicians on promoting oral health care in an alcohol and other drug use health care service
Provision of Public Dental Services During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Unique challenges were experienced by dental staff and their management during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Future considerations include improved support for staff and further investigation into the effectiveness of options such as teledentistry
Current guidelines and the role of healthcare providers in the management of oral health for women in perimenopause or menopause
Background: Women in perimenopause or menopause experience poor oral health problems due to a decline in ovarian follicular activity. These oral health problems affect the quality of life of women. Studies have shown that healthcare providers can play a key role in addressing the oral health needs of women in perimenopause or menopause. However, very little is known about the current perceptions and practices of healthcare providers and any guide…
Making oral heath everyone’s business”- Integrating Oral Health into Primary Care
Background summary: Oral health care is important for overall health and well-being, but its significance is currently underemphasised across health settings due to various barriers encountered by health care providers and consumers. Why conduct a workshop? Poor oral health is a global public health challenge. The combined global prevalence of oral diseases has remained unchanged at 45% over 30 years, a rate higher than other non-communicable dis…
A qualitative study exploring the perceptions of individuals with a lived experience of an eating disorder towards oral health
Background: The prevalence and incidence of eating disorders has been increasing globally. The link between eating disorders of any sub-type and poor oral health such as dental caries and enamel wear has been well established in the literature with more than 5x the risk of developing an eating disorder regardless of the eating disorder subtype. However, individuals with an eating disorder can experience barriers such as embarrassment and dental f…
Oral health‐care needs among clients receiving alcohol and other drugs treatment—A scoping review
Using Codesign to Develop a Novel Oral Healthcare Educational Intervention for Undergraduate Nursing Students
To build a nursing workforce that is equipped to undertake oral health promotion and screening, an educational program was needed. With codesign being used in multiple settings, it was selected as the approach to use, with Mezirow's Transformative Learning theory as the underpinning framework. This study aimed to develop an oral healthcare educational intervention for nursing students. Using a six-step codesign framework, nursing students and fac…
The impact of a pandemic on dental professionals' work and personal lives
During a pandemic, dentists face enormous challenges due to restrictions placed on their practice and the need to comply with biosafety measures. This study aimed to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and infection control measures on dentists and their practice in Jordan and the global implications for other primary healthcare workers. A qualitative exploratory study employing face-to-face or telephone interviews, was conducted with ten…
Dietitians’ Experiences of Providing Oral Health Promotion to Clients with an Eating Disorder
(1) Background: Eating disorders (EDs) can seriously impact oral health, leading to irreversible dental damage. Dietitians play a key role in the care of people with an ED and are well-placed to promote oral health. However, there is currently little understanding of how dietitians perceive their role in this space. This study aimed to explore the perceptions and role of dietitians in providing oral health promotion to their clients in an ED clin…
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Indian Immigrants in Australia towards Oral Cancer and Their Perceived Role of General Practitioners
Oral cancer is highly prevalent in the Indian subcontinent. With the increasing immigration of Indians to Australia, a potential rise in oral cancer cases can be expected if they continue engaging in oral cancer risk practices. Unfortunately, little is known on this topic in the Australian context. This study aimed to generate new insights into this area by examining Indian immigrants' knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding oral cancer in A…
Exploring the experiences of foster and kinship carers in Australia regarding the oral healthcare of children living in out-of-home care
Foster and kinship carers play an integral part in establishing oral health promoting behaviours and managing the oral health issues of children in out-of-home care (OOHC). This study aimed to explore the knowledge, experiences and support needs of Australian foster and kinship carers in maintaining the oral health of children living in OOHC, using semi-structured interviews with eight purposively sampled carers. Results showed that the participa…
Oral Health Status, Knowledge, and Behaviours of People with Diabetes in Sydney, Australia
This study assessed self-reported oral health status, knowledge, and behaviours of people living with diabetes along with barriers and facilitators in accessing dental care. A cross sectional survey of 260 patients from four public diabetes clinics in Sydney, Australia was undertaken using a 35-item questionnaire. Data were analysed using SPSS software with descriptive and logistic regression analyses. More than half (53.1%) of respondents report…
Aboriginal Health Workers Promoting Oral Health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women during Pregnancy
the findings suggest a high level of satisfaction with the model of care among the Aboriginal Health Workers. Further evaluation is needed to confirm the short and long-term impact of the model
Perceptions and Practices of General Practitioners towards Oral Cancer and Emerging Risk Factors among Indian Immigrants in Australia
GPs presented good oral cancer knowledge except for emerging risk factors such as areca nut use. Varied beliefs and inconsistent clinical practices relating to oral cancer screening is concerning. Accessible oral cancer training around emerging risk factors may benefit GPs
A Qualitative Study Exploring the Experiences and Perspectives of Australian Aboriginal Women on Oral Health during Pregnancy
The aim of this study was to explore whether oral health was an important consideration for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women during pregnancy, whether oral health could be promoted by Aboriginal health staff, and strategies that would be appropriate to use in a new model of care. A qualitative descriptive methodology underpinned the study. All participants in this study identified as Aboriginal, with no Torres Strait Islander participa…
Integrating Oral Health into Cardiac Care Settings in Australia
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Integrating Oral and General Health Care in Australia
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Expanding the role of dental practitioners to address childhood overweight and obesity
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Got to build that trust”
The Aboriginal health staff identified the potential role of Aboriginal Health Workers and Family Partnership Workers promoting oral health among Aboriginal pregnant women. To develop an effective oral health model of care among Aboriginal women during pregnancy, there is the need for training of Aboriginal Health Workers and Family Partnership Workers in oral health. Including Aboriginal staff at every stage of a dental referral pathway could re…
Optimising refugee children’s health/wellbeing in preparation for primary and secondary school
Refugee families face challenges to accessing services, but also have strengths that enable them to optimise their children's wellbeing. Culturally-tailored models of care embedded within GP services and school systems may assist improved healthcare for refugee families
Countering the poor oral health of people with intellectual and developmental disability
A uniform approach to supporting oral health for people with IDD is unlikely to succeed. A system-based approach is needed to address the diverse needs of the population of people with IDD, their caregivers and service context. Further high quality evidence is required to confirm these findings
Developing and Testing of an Oral Health Screening Tool for Midwives to Assess Pregnant Woman
Maternal oral health is important, and midwives are encouraged to screen women for dental problems. We aimed to develop and test a midwifery oral health screening tool. A three-item tool was tested as part of a trial involving 300 women in Southwestern Sydney. A two-item combination showed better sensitivity (98%) and had a positive predictive value of 88%. Specificity was 40%, and negative predictive value was 80%. A two-item screening tool has …
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Developing and Testing of an Oral Health Screening Tool for Midwives to Assess Pregnant Woman
Maternal oral health is important, and midwives are encouraged to screen women for dental problems. We aimed to develop and test a midwifery oral health screening tool. A three-item tool was tested as part of a trial involving 300 women in Southwestern Sydney. A two-item combination showed better sensitivity (98%) and had a positive predictive value of 88%. Specificity was 40%, and negative predictive value was 80%. A two-item screening tool has …
Optimising refugee children’s health/wellbeing in preparation for primary and secondary school
Refugee families face challenges to accessing services, but also have strengths that enable them to optimise their children's wellbeing. Culturally-tailored models of care embedded within GP services and school systems may assist improved healthcare for refugee families
Countering the poor oral health of people with intellectual and developmental disability
A uniform approach to supporting oral health for people with IDD is unlikely to succeed. A system-based approach is needed to address the diverse needs of the population of people with IDD, their caregivers and service context. Further high quality evidence is required to confirm these findings
Got to build that trust”
The Aboriginal health staff identified the potential role of Aboriginal Health Workers and Family Partnership Workers promoting oral health among Aboriginal pregnant women. To develop an effective oral health model of care among Aboriginal women during pregnancy, there is the need for training of Aboriginal Health Workers and Family Partnership Workers in oral health. Including Aboriginal staff at every stage of a dental referral pathway could re…
Oral Health Status, Knowledge, and Behaviours of People with Diabetes in Sydney, Australia
This study assessed self-reported oral health status, knowledge, and behaviours of people living with diabetes along with barriers and facilitators in accessing dental care. A cross sectional survey of 260 patients from four public diabetes clinics in Sydney, Australia was undertaken using a 35-item questionnaire. Data were analysed using SPSS software with descriptive and logistic regression analyses. More than half (53.1%) of respondents report…
Aboriginal Health Workers Promoting Oral Health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women during Pregnancy
the findings suggest a high level of satisfaction with the model of care among the Aboriginal Health Workers. Further evaluation is needed to confirm the short and long-term impact of the model
Perceptions and Practices of General Practitioners towards Oral Cancer and Emerging Risk Factors among Indian Immigrants in Australia
GPs presented good oral cancer knowledge except for emerging risk factors such as areca nut use. Varied beliefs and inconsistent clinical practices relating to oral cancer screening is concerning. Accessible oral cancer training around emerging risk factors may benefit GPs
A Qualitative Study Exploring the Experiences and Perspectives of Australian Aboriginal Women on Oral Health during Pregnancy
The aim of this study was to explore whether oral health was an important consideration for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women during pregnancy, whether oral health could be promoted by Aboriginal health staff, and strategies that would be appropriate to use in a new model of care. A qualitative descriptive methodology underpinned the study. All participants in this study identified as Aboriginal, with no Torres Strait Islander participa…
Integrating Oral Health into Cardiac Care Settings in Australia
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Integrating Oral and General Health Care in Australia
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Expanding the role of dental practitioners to address childhood overweight and obesity
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
The impact of a pandemic on dental professionals' work and personal lives
During a pandemic, dentists face enormous challenges due to restrictions placed on their practice and the need to comply with biosafety measures. This study aimed to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and infection control measures on dentists and their practice in Jordan and the global implications for other primary healthcare workers. A qualitative exploratory study employing face-to-face or telephone interviews, was conducted with ten…
Dietitians’ Experiences of Providing Oral Health Promotion to Clients with an Eating Disorder
(1) Background: Eating disorders (EDs) can seriously impact oral health, leading to irreversible dental damage. Dietitians play a key role in the care of people with an ED and are well-placed to promote oral health. However, there is currently little understanding of how dietitians perceive their role in this space. This study aimed to explore the perceptions and role of dietitians in providing oral health promotion to their clients in an ED clin…
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Indian Immigrants in Australia towards Oral Cancer and Their Perceived Role of General Practitioners
Oral cancer is highly prevalent in the Indian subcontinent. With the increasing immigration of Indians to Australia, a potential rise in oral cancer cases can be expected if they continue engaging in oral cancer risk practices. Unfortunately, little is known on this topic in the Australian context. This study aimed to generate new insights into this area by examining Indian immigrants' knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding oral cancer in A…
Exploring the experiences of foster and kinship carers in Australia regarding the oral healthcare of children living in out-of-home care
Foster and kinship carers play an integral part in establishing oral health promoting behaviours and managing the oral health issues of children in out-of-home care (OOHC). This study aimed to explore the knowledge, experiences and support needs of Australian foster and kinship carers in maintaining the oral health of children living in OOHC, using semi-structured interviews with eight purposively sampled carers. Results showed that the participa…
Oral health‐care needs among clients receiving alcohol and other drugs treatment—A scoping review
Using Codesign to Develop a Novel Oral Healthcare Educational Intervention for Undergraduate Nursing Students
To build a nursing workforce that is equipped to undertake oral health promotion and screening, an educational program was needed. With codesign being used in multiple settings, it was selected as the approach to use, with Mezirow's Transformative Learning theory as the underpinning framework. This study aimed to develop an oral healthcare educational intervention for nursing students. Using a six-step codesign framework, nursing students and fac…
Provision of Public Dental Services During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Unique challenges were experienced by dental staff and their management during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Future considerations include improved support for staff and further investigation into the effectiveness of options such as teledentistry
Current guidelines and the role of healthcare providers in the management of oral health for women in perimenopause or menopause
Background: Women in perimenopause or menopause experience poor oral health problems due to a decline in ovarian follicular activity. These oral health problems affect the quality of life of women. Studies have shown that healthcare providers can play a key role in addressing the oral health needs of women in perimenopause or menopause. However, very little is known about the current perceptions and practices of healthcare providers and any guide…
Making oral heath everyone’s business”- Integrating Oral Health into Primary Care
Background summary: Oral health care is important for overall health and well-being, but its significance is currently underemphasised across health settings due to various barriers encountered by health care providers and consumers. Why conduct a workshop? Poor oral health is a global public health challenge. The combined global prevalence of oral diseases has remained unchanged at 45% over 30 years, a rate higher than other non-communicable dis…
A qualitative study exploring the perceptions of individuals with a lived experience of an eating disorder towards oral health
Background: The prevalence and incidence of eating disorders has been increasing globally. The link between eating disorders of any sub-type and poor oral health such as dental caries and enamel wear has been well established in the literature with more than 5x the risk of developing an eating disorder regardless of the eating disorder subtype. However, individuals with an eating disorder can experience barriers such as embarrassment and dental f…
Perceptions of clinicians on promoting oral health care in an alcohol and other drug use health care service
Medicine (18 works) · Dental Health and Care Utilization (15 works) · Nursing (12 works) · Family medicine (10 works) · Health care (10 works) · Public health (9 works) · Environmental health (7 works) · Qualitative research (7 works) · Political science (6 works) · Oral microbiology and periodontitis research (5 works)