Dr. Therese Kvist

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Therese Kvist is a Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Western Australia (UWA) Dental School. She received her PhD from Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, in 2016 and completed her specialist training in paediatric dentistry in 2017. Her research interests encompass child protection, child health and welfare, forensic odontology, and paediatric dentistry. Dr. Kvist has pioneered dental perspectives on child maltreatment and has significant clinical experience collaborating with child protection and welfare organizations addressing domestic violence. Currently, she is involved in projects focused on understanding the scope of child physical abuse in Sweden and mapping relations between adverse childhood experiences and oral health issues, including dental anxiety in adolescents and adults. Dr. Kvist also investigates the processes, effects, and costs associated with health assessments for children suspected of maltreatment and the impacts of interventions on violence against young children. Her expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and health-related fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry at UWA Dental School.

Courses

DENTM590 Social Dental Practice

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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  • Personal Statement
  • References
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Specialization Notes

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