Loc Do
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 5459561 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Loc Do |
| PRENOMES | Loc |
| SOBRENOME | Do |
| ASSINATURA | DO L |
| AFILIAÇÕES | The University of Adelaide |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3684-9949 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 33 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 2 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 33 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 1927 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Combating Misinformation in the Digital Age
ML and DL models can effectively detect CWF-related misinformation on social media. Integrated with equity-focused communication strategies, these tools may help sustain public trust in CWF and reduce misinformation-related oral health inequities
Achieving Consensus on Oral Health in Aged Care
This study provides the first consensus-based priorities for embedding oral health assessment tools in RAC, signaling sector-wide readiness for reform. Applying the EPIS framework, the findings highlight that enforceable accreditation standards must be paired with workforce training, oral health champions, and practical tools to ensure sustainable uptake. These insights offer an evidence-informed roadmap for policymakers and service providers, re…
The Influence of Maternal Information Sources on Infant Oral Hygiene Practices for Six-Month-Olds in South Australia
This study aimed to investigate the association between the different information sources on infant oral hygiene accessed by mothers and infant oral hygiene practices in South Australia. Information on the oral hygiene practices used in 6-month-old infants-gum/tooth cleaning in the past 3 months, frequency of brushing, and the usage of fluoridated toothpaste-were acquired from the Study of Mothers' and Infants' Life Events Affecting Oral Health (…
Integrated Strategies for Early Diagnosis and Prevention of Oral Diseases in Asia Pacific
Oral diseases pose a significant global public health challenge, affecting 3.5 billion people and surpassing the prevalence of major noncommunicable diseases. There is a growing burden of oral diseases, including dental caries, periodontal diseases, and dentine hypersensitivity (DH) from several countries in Southeast Asia including Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Taiwan. The impact of oral diseases on quality of life…
Government decisions to remove water fluoridation
Mapping the “X” Debate
Our findings highlight the polarized nature of public sentiment toward CWF and the temporal fluctuations in public engagement. These insights can inform public health policymakers in developing timely, targeted communication strategies. Specifically, efforts to engage neutral audiences through transparent messaging and counter misinformation during key periods may strengthen public trust in CWF. The application of machine learning in this analysi…
Sources and determinants of free sugars intake by 5‐year‐old Australian children in the SMILE cohort
Reducing free sugars intake is important for the prevention of dental caries and obesity in children. The study aimed to determine the amount and sources of free sugars known to contribute to dental caries, and identify sociodemographic determinants of intake by children aged 5 years in Australia. Cross-sectional analysis of dietary data from a cohort study, collected using a customized food frequency questionnaire were used to calculate free sug…
Predictors of Free Sugars Intake Trajectories across Early Childhood—Results from the SMILE Birth Cohort Study
Foods and beverages high in free sugars can displace healthier choices and increase the risk of weight gain, dental caries, and noncommunicable diseases. Little is known about the intake of free sugars across early childhood. This study aimed to examine the longitudinal intake from 1 to 5 years of free sugars and identify the independent maternal and child-related predictors of intake in a cohort of Australian children participating in the Study …
Professionally applied fluorides for preventing and arresting dental caries in low‐ and middle‐income countries
The review provides valuable insights into the use of professionally applied fluorides in LMICs and contributes to recommendations for their use. However, the limited rigorous evidence suggests the need for further research to strengthen these findings and draw more robust conclusions
Development and internal validation of the SMILE-FSS
Objective: To develop and internally validate a Free Sugars Screener (FSS) for Australian children aged 2 and 5 years. Design: Using data collected from a ninety-nine-item (2-year-olds) and ninety-eight-item (5-year-olds) FFQ in the Study of Mothers’ and Infants’ Life Events affecting oral health (SMILE-FFQ), a regression-based prediction modelling approach was employed to identify a subset of items that accurately estimate total free sugars inta…
Has the Child Dental Benefits Schedule improved access to dental care for Australian children
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is an ongoing scheme administered through the Australian Government providing eligible children funding for clinical dental treatment. This study aimed to investigate the access of dental services across children's early childhood and examine whether the CDBS has improved access to dental care. The longitudinal study of Australian children is an ongoing cross-sequential cohort study with a representative …
Self-Rated Oral Health and Associated Factors among an Adult Population in Rural India—An Epidemiological Study
Nearly 15% of rural people reported poor oral health. Socioeconomic conditions, sex, age, smoking, and dental visiting were associated with poor SROH. People's perception of poor oral health was associated with severe periodontitis and DMFT ≥ 4. A dose-response relationship was observed between experience with dental caries and poor SROH
The influence of family socioeconomic status on toothbrushing practices in Australian children
Several family socio-demographic factors influenced toothbrushing habits in Australian children
Sources and Determinants of Wholegrain Intake in a Cohort of Australian Children Aged 12–14 Months
In the first two years of life, exposure to wholegrain foods may help establish life‐long consumption patterns associated with reduced risk of chronic disease, yet intake data are lacking for this age group. This cross‐sectional analysis aimed to determine intakes and food sources of wholegrains in a cohort of 828 Australian children aged 12-14 months, and to identify determinants of wholegrain intake. Three non‐consecutive days of dietary intake…
Sources and Determinants of Discretionary Food Intake in a Cohort of Australian Children Aged 12–14 Months
Despite recommendations to the contrary, consumption of discretionary (energy-dense, nutrient-poor) foods begins for some children early in the weaning period, and the proportion of children consuming discretionary foods increases markedly in the second year of life. The purpose of this study was to determine intake and sources of discretionary foods in a cohort of 828 Australian toddlers (mean age: 13.1mo), and to identify determinants of discre…
Determinants and Sources of Iron Intakes of Australian Toddlers
The first two years of life is a period of rapid growth and development. During this time a lack of key nutrients, including iron, can have long-lasting effects on motor and cognitive performance. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to determine intake and sources of iron in a cohort of 828 toddlers (mean age; 13.1 mo) participating in the Adelaide-based Study of Mothers' and Infants' Life Events affecting oral health (SMILE), and to id…
The Impact of Policy Modifiable Factors on Inequalities in Rates of Child Dental Caries in Australia
Background : Poor oral health in childhood can lead to adverse impacts later in life. We aimed to estimate the prevalence and population distribution of childhood dental caries in Australia and investigate factors that might ameliorate inequalities. Methods : Data from the nationally representative birth cohort Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (N = 5107), using questions assessing: The experience of dental caries during each biennial fol…
Determinants of Continued Breastfeeding at 12 and 24 Months
Breastfeeding to 12 months and beyond offers considerable health benefits to both infants and mothers. Despite these recognized benefits, relatively few women in high income countries breastfeed for 12 months, and rarely breastfeed to 24 months. The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence and determinants of continued breastfeeding to 12 and 24 months amongst a cohort of Australian women participating in the Adelaide-based Study of Mothe…
Intake, sources, and determinants of free sugars intake in Australian children aged 12–14 months
The consumption of free sugars is directly associated with adiposity and dental caries in early childhood; however, intake data in the first 2 years of life are limited. This cross-sectional analysis aims to identify major food sources of free sugars for Australian children aged 12-14 months and investigate factors associated with meeting the World Health Organisation (WHO) Guideline for sugars intake. Three days of nonconsecutive dietary data we…
Duration of Breastfeeding, but Not Timing of Solid Food, Reduces the Risk of Overweight and Obesity in Children Aged 24 to 36 Months
This study aimed to determine whether breastfeeding duration and the timing of solid food were independently associated with being overweight or obese in early childhood. Subjects were 953 children participating in the Study of Mothers and Infants Life Events Affecting Oral Health (SMILE) birth cohort study, based in Adelaide, Australia. Socio-demographic information and data on breastfeeding duration and age of introduction of solid food were co…
Commonality of Risk Factors for Mothers’ Poor Oral Health and General Health
Development and Relative Validity of a Food Frequency Questionnaire to Assess Intakes of Total and Free Sugars in Australian Toddlers
Background : Dental research into early childhood caries is hindered by a lack of suitable dietary assessment tools that have been developed and validated for the population and outcomes of interest. The aim of this study was to develop and investigate the relative validity and reproducibility of the Study of Mothers' and Infants' Life Events Food Frequency Questionnaire (SMILE-FFQ), to assess the total and free sugars intakes of Australian toddl…
Factors Influencing Early Feeding of Foods and Drinks Containing Free Sugars—A Birth Cohort Study
Early feeding of free sugars to young children can increase the preference for sweetness and the risk of consuming a cariogenic diet high in free sugars later in life. This study aimed to investigate early life factors influencing early introduction of foods/drinks containing free sugars. Data from an ongoing population-based birth cohort study in Australia were used. Mothers of newborn children completed questionnaires at birth and subsequently …
Preventive benefit of access to fluoridated water for young adults
Early life access to fluoridated water was not as strongly associated with caries outcomes than either full lifetime access or access across the more proximal years with the caries outcome of young adults, especially after adjustment for covariates which may become increasingly important across longer spans of the life course
Trends in caries experience and associated contextual factors among indigenous children
The increasing trend in dental caries in indigenous children is important evidence to inform policies to improve oral health
Has the Child Dental Benefits Schedule improved access to dental care for Australian children
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is an ongoing scheme administered through the Australian Government providing eligible children funding for clinical dental treatment. This study aimed to investigate the access of dental services across children's early childhood and examine whether the CDBS has improved access to dental care. The longitudinal study of Australian children is an ongoing cross-sequential cohort study with a representative …
Histoire du cinematographe . G. Michel Coissac
Position Statement on Community Water Fluoridation
Critical review of any new evidence on the hazard profile, health effects, and human exposure
Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life of Children by Dental Caries and Fluorosis Experience
Caries and less acceptable appearance showed a negative impact, while mild fluorosis had a positive impact on child and parental OHRQoL
Caries experience of adults attending private and public dental clinics in Australia
Persons who attend for dental care in the public sector have worse oral health than adults who visit private dental clinics, in addition to an independent effect of socioeconomic disadvantage
Early childhood feeding practices and dental caries in preschool children
This study will provide evidence of the association of early childhood feeding practices and the oral health of preschool children. In addition, information will be collected on breastfeeding practices and the oral health concerns of mothers living in disadvantaged areas in South Western Sydney
Association between infant formula feeding and dental fluorosis and caries in Australian children
Infant formula use was associated with higher prevalence of fluorosis in nonfluoridated areas but not in fluoridated areas. Type of water used for reconstituting infant formula in fluoridated areas was associated with caries experience
Child and family health nurses' experiences of oral health of preschool children
This study highlights that oral health problems are a significant segment of the child health problems identified by nurses in their daily work. The nurses perceived the problem of dental caries to be one of a lack of parental knowledge, and families should be educated not only on "what" but also on "how" to feed their children. The primary healthcare team should work collaboratively to educate families in a culturally appropriate way
Common risk factor approach to address socioeconomic inequality in the oral health of preschool children – a prospective cohort study
This prospective cohort study will examine a wide range of determinants influencing child oral health and related general conditions such as overweight. It will lead to the evaluation of the inter-relationship among main influences and their relative effect on child oral health. The study findings will provide high level evidence of pathways through which socio-environmental factors impact child oral health. It will also provide an opportunity to…
Trends in caries experience and associated contextual factors among indigenous children
The increasing trend in dental caries in indigenous children is important evidence to inform policies to improve oral health
Development and Relative Validity of a Food Frequency Questionnaire to Assess Intakes of Total and Free Sugars in Australian Toddlers
Background : Dental research into early childhood caries is hindered by a lack of suitable dietary assessment tools that have been developed and validated for the population and outcomes of interest. The aim of this study was to develop and investigate the relative validity and reproducibility of the Study of Mothers' and Infants' Life Events Food Frequency Questionnaire (SMILE-FFQ), to assess the total and free sugars intakes of Australian toddl…
Factors Influencing Early Feeding of Foods and Drinks Containing Free Sugars—A Birth Cohort Study
Early feeding of free sugars to young children can increase the preference for sweetness and the risk of consuming a cariogenic diet high in free sugars later in life. This study aimed to investigate early life factors influencing early introduction of foods/drinks containing free sugars. Data from an ongoing population-based birth cohort study in Australia were used. Mothers of newborn children completed questionnaires at birth and subsequently …
Preventive benefit of access to fluoridated water for young adults
Early life access to fluoridated water was not as strongly associated with caries outcomes than either full lifetime access or access across the more proximal years with the caries outcome of young adults, especially after adjustment for covariates which may become increasingly important across longer spans of the life course
Intake, sources, and determinants of free sugars intake in Australian children aged 12–14 months
The consumption of free sugars is directly associated with adiposity and dental caries in early childhood; however, intake data in the first 2 years of life are limited. This cross-sectional analysis aims to identify major food sources of free sugars for Australian children aged 12-14 months and investigate factors associated with meeting the World Health Organisation (WHO) Guideline for sugars intake. Three days of nonconsecutive dietary data we…
Duration of Breastfeeding, but Not Timing of Solid Food, Reduces the Risk of Overweight and Obesity in Children Aged 24 to 36 Months
This study aimed to determine whether breastfeeding duration and the timing of solid food were independently associated with being overweight or obese in early childhood. Subjects were 953 children participating in the Study of Mothers and Infants Life Events Affecting Oral Health (SMILE) birth cohort study, based in Adelaide, Australia. Socio-demographic information and data on breastfeeding duration and age of introduction of solid food were co…
Commonality of Risk Factors for Mothers’ Poor Oral Health and General Health
Sources and Determinants of Discretionary Food Intake in a Cohort of Australian Children Aged 12–14 Months
Despite recommendations to the contrary, consumption of discretionary (energy-dense, nutrient-poor) foods begins for some children early in the weaning period, and the proportion of children consuming discretionary foods increases markedly in the second year of life. The purpose of this study was to determine intake and sources of discretionary foods in a cohort of 828 Australian toddlers (mean age: 13.1mo), and to identify determinants of discre…
Determinants and Sources of Iron Intakes of Australian Toddlers
The first two years of life is a period of rapid growth and development. During this time a lack of key nutrients, including iron, can have long-lasting effects on motor and cognitive performance. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to determine intake and sources of iron in a cohort of 828 toddlers (mean age; 13.1 mo) participating in the Adelaide-based Study of Mothers' and Infants' Life Events affecting oral health (SMILE), and to id…
The Impact of Policy Modifiable Factors on Inequalities in Rates of Child Dental Caries in Australia
Background : Poor oral health in childhood can lead to adverse impacts later in life. We aimed to estimate the prevalence and population distribution of childhood dental caries in Australia and investigate factors that might ameliorate inequalities. Methods : Data from the nationally representative birth cohort Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (N = 5107), using questions assessing: The experience of dental caries during each biennial fol…
Determinants of Continued Breastfeeding at 12 and 24 Months
Breastfeeding to 12 months and beyond offers considerable health benefits to both infants and mothers. Despite these recognized benefits, relatively few women in high income countries breastfeed for 12 months, and rarely breastfeed to 24 months. The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence and determinants of continued breastfeeding to 12 and 24 months amongst a cohort of Australian women participating in the Adelaide-based Study of Mothe…
Sources and Determinants of Wholegrain Intake in a Cohort of Australian Children Aged 12–14 Months
In the first two years of life, exposure to wholegrain foods may help establish life‐long consumption patterns associated with reduced risk of chronic disease, yet intake data are lacking for this age group. This cross‐sectional analysis aimed to determine intakes and food sources of wholegrains in a cohort of 828 Australian children aged 12-14 months, and to identify determinants of wholegrain intake. Three non‐consecutive days of dietary intake…
Self-Rated Oral Health and Associated Factors among an Adult Population in Rural India—An Epidemiological Study
Nearly 15% of rural people reported poor oral health. Socioeconomic conditions, sex, age, smoking, and dental visiting were associated with poor SROH. People's perception of poor oral health was associated with severe periodontitis and DMFT ≥ 4. A dose-response relationship was observed between experience with dental caries and poor SROH
The influence of family socioeconomic status on toothbrushing practices in Australian children
Several family socio-demographic factors influenced toothbrushing habits in Australian children
Has the Child Dental Benefits Schedule improved access to dental care for Australian children
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is an ongoing scheme administered through the Australian Government providing eligible children funding for clinical dental treatment. This study aimed to investigate the access of dental services across children's early childhood and examine whether the CDBS has improved access to dental care. The longitudinal study of Australian children is an ongoing cross-sequential cohort study with a representative …
Development and internal validation of the SMILE-FSS
Objective: To develop and internally validate a Free Sugars Screener (FSS) for Australian children aged 2 and 5 years. Design: Using data collected from a ninety-nine-item (2-year-olds) and ninety-eight-item (5-year-olds) FFQ in the Study of Mothers’ and Infants’ Life Events affecting oral health (SMILE-FFQ), a regression-based prediction modelling approach was employed to identify a subset of items that accurately estimate total free sugars inta…
Sources and determinants of free sugars intake by 5‐year‐old Australian children in the SMILE cohort
Reducing free sugars intake is important for the prevention of dental caries and obesity in children. The study aimed to determine the amount and sources of free sugars known to contribute to dental caries, and identify sociodemographic determinants of intake by children aged 5 years in Australia. Cross-sectional analysis of dietary data from a cohort study, collected using a customized food frequency questionnaire were used to calculate free sug…
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