Dr. Jilen Patel

Professor

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Biography

Jilen Patel is a clinical academic at the University of Western Australia (UWA) Dental School and a Consultant Paediatric Dentist at Perth Children’s Hospital. His work integrates research, teaching, and clinical practice with a focus on paediatric oral health, cariology, and service delivery in rural and remote communities. He served as the Clinical Lead for the WA Early Childhood Dental Program, an initiative that informed research in teledentistry and preventive care. His clinical and educational endeavors are aimed at enhancing public oral health policies. A notable project includes leading a curriculum redevelopment for the Doctor of Dental Medicine program, employing innovative blended problem-based learning approaches. His research spans various aspects of paediatric dentistry and public health, securing over $3 million in competitive research funding and resulting in significant contributions to national oral health policy. He also established the Paediatric Oral Health Research Group at UWA, presenting research both nationally and internationally, with notable recognition from the UWA Dental School and the Australian Dental Association.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Jilen Patel integrates clinical practice, research, and education at UWA, focusing on paediatric dentistry.

Awards

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UWA Dental School Early Career Research Award

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Outstanding Young Dentist Award

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.