Dr. Vinodh Bhoopathi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vinodh Bhoopathi is a tenured associate professor at the UCLA School of Dentistry, specializing in Public Population Health. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Dental Public Health and has an extensive educational background, including a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR University, a Master of Public Health from East Tennessee State University, and a Doctorate in Dental Science from Boston University. His previous academic positions include roles at the Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, and Temple University, where he focused on improving access to dental care among underserved populations. His research interests encompass oral health disparities, nutrition and oral health, and the implementation of evidence-based practices in dental settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-03-01 — Present

UCLA School of Dentistry • Los Angeles, CA

Tenured associate professor in the Division of Public Health Community Dentistry.

Assistant Professor

2015-07-01 — 2021-02-28

Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry • Philadelphia, PA

Assistant professor focusing on oral health sciences.

Assistant Research Scientist

2007-03-01 — 2007-09-30

Dental Bureau, New York State Department of Health • Albany, NY

Short-term contract as an assistant research scientist.

Awards

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UCLA Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Faculty Career Development Award

2022-01-01
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Training Institute Dissemination Implementation Research Cancer Scholar

2021-01-01
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Fellow, Provost Teaching Academy

2016-01-01
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National Institute Minority Health Health Disparities Training Scholar

2014-01-01
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Prize Winner Leverett Award Outstanding Contribution Dental Public Health

2012-01-01

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.