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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.
University of Western Australia • Perth
Jilen Patel integrates clinical practice, research, and education at UWA, focusing on paediatric dentistry.
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