SHILPA GUNJAL
Salutation
Dr
School/Centre
School of Dentistry
Department
Clinical Oral Health Sciences
Position
Senior Lecturer
Email
Education
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Doctor of Philosophy (Dentistry), 2016
KLE University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
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Master of Dental Surgery (Community Dentistry), 2008
Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davanagere, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, India.
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Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Dentistry), 2004
College of Dental Sciences, Davanagere, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, India.
Memberships
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International Association of Dental research
Membership no 1011208
2023 - 2024
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Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry
Life member (LM142)
2005 - Present
Research Funding
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Risk-Benefit Analysis of E-Cigarette Use in Adolescents and Young Adults
IMU Internal Research Grant | 20 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2025
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Assessing nicotine dependence using the Penn State Electronic Cigarette Dependence Index (PS-ECDI) and risk-benefit analysis of exclusive e-cigarette users among Malaysian adults.
A Face-to-Face Survey
IMU Internal Research Grant | 09 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026
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A Qualitative Study on Students’, Supervisors’ and Patients’ Perceptions and Experiences of Direct Observation, Feedback and Reflection in Undergraduate Dental Education
IMU Internal Research Grant | 23 May 2024 - 15 Apr 2025
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Assessing empathy, stressors, and emotional management among dental students.
IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Jun 2023 - 31 May 2024
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Analysis of quality of information on YouTube videos regarding diet counselling for oral health promotion.
IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Apr 2023 - 31 Dec 2024
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Prevalence of traumatic dental injuries in children and adolescents of South-East Asia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
IMU Internal Research Grant | 14 Mar 2023 - 31 Dec 2024
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Effectiveness of Dental home visits in reducing dental caries in children- A systematic review
IMU Internal Research Grant | 02 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024
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The reliability and students’ perceptions of using a mobile app for orthodontic model analysis
School of Dentistry | 04 Apr 2022 - 30 Dec 2022
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Effectiveness of Brush DJ app to improve oral hygiene compliance in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances - Randomized controlled study.
School of Dentistry | 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sep 2023
Publications
Research Articles
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Comparative effectiveness of Propolis with chlorhexidine mouthwash on gingivitis–a randomized controlled clinical study
BMC COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE AND THERAPIES 2024
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Effect of Dental Practicality Index training using an online video on decision-making and confidence level in treatment planning by dental undergraduates
RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY & ENDODONTICS 2024
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Comparison of the effectiveness of Morus alba and chlorhexidine gels as an adjunct to scaling and root planing on stage II periodontitis–A randomized controlled clinical trial
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DENTAL HYGIENE 2024
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Nicotine dependence and associated factors among persons who use electronic e-cigarettes in Malaysia-an online survey
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, PREVENTION, AND POLICY 2023
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An assessment of oral cancer knowledge, attitudes, and practices among undergraduate students in Malaysian dental schools
BMC ORAL HEALTH 2023
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Association of salivary statherin, calcium, and proline-rich proteins: A potential predictive marker of dental caries
CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL DENTISTRY 2022
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Influence of WhatsApp and electronic mail reminders on oral hygiene compliance of orthodontic patients using planimetry: A randomized clinical trial
JOURNAL OF OROFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS/FORTSCHRITTE DER KIEFERORTHOPäDIE 2022
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Association of Salivary Statherin, Calcium, and Proline-Rich Proteins on Oral Hygiene: A Cross-Sectional Study
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY 2021
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Assessing oral cancer awareness among dental and medical students of a Malaysian private university
INTERNATIONAL DENTAL JOURNAL 2020
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An overview on betel quid and areca nut practice and control in selected Asian and South East Asian Countries
SUBSTANCE USE & MISUSE 2020
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Dental anxiety among medical and paramedical undergraduate students of Malaysia
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY 2017
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Correlation of salivary statherin and calcium levels with dental calculus formation: a preliminary study
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY 2017
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Formulation and evaluation of antimicrobial activity of Morus alba sol-gel against periodontal pathogens
JOURNAL OF INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY 2015
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In vitro antibacterial activity of ethanolic extract of Morus alba leaf against periodontal pathogens
INDIAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH 2015
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Relationship between Dental Anxiety and Health Locus of Control among Physiotherapy Students
JOURNAL OF INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY 2013
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Oral health related knowledge, attitude and practices among rural population of davangere district
RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES (RGUHS J DENT. SCIENCES) 2013
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Dens invaginatus type II associated with an impacted mesiodens: a 3-year follow-up
CASE REPORTS 2013
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Comparative evaluation of marginal integrity of glass ionomer and resin based fissure sealants using invasive and non-invasive techniques: an in vitro study
INDIAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH 2012
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Attitudinal changes related to profession among dental students during their professional education
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED ORAL RESEARCH 2011
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Fluoride biomarkers-A review (Part-I)
JOURNAL OF INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY 2011
Other Publications
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Effectiveness of Brush DJ app to improve oral hygiene compliance in fixed orthodontic appliances.
IADR-SEA | 22 Nov 2023
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Role of corrective feedback as a learning tool in dental education.
International Medical Education Conference 2023 | 13 Oct 2023
Books
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Springer Singapore (2023). Brain Health in the Digital Era
Supervisions
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Abigail Ong Hui Wen , Kristin Lee Shin Rue, Tan Tsuen Yi | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Sep 2024
Thesis: Analysis of quality of information on YouTube videos about diet counselling for oral health promotion.
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Toh Jo-Ey, Janice Chong Wan Jing | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2023 - 30 May 2024
Thesis: Prevalence of traumatic dental injuries in South-East Asia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Sameeha Misriya Shroff | Master (Coursework) | 11 Nov 2022
Thesis: Content analysis of e-cigarette manufacturer websites and of perceptions and experiences of e-cigarette users- a mixed methods study from Malaysia
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Christina Wong Yik Tin; | Undergraduate | 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sep 2023
Thesis: Effectiveness of Brush DJ app to improve oral hygiene compliance in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances - Randomized controlled study.
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Leng Zhi Le, Kelly Lim Pei Ying | Undergraduate | 01 Apr 2022 - 31 Dec 2022
Thesis: The reliability and students’ perceptions of using a mobile app for orthodontic model analysis.
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Zhai Wei, Meng Sern, | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2022 - 31 May 2022
Thesis: Effect of Dental Practicality Index training using an online video on decision-making and confidence level in treatment planning by dental undergraduates