JCU > Research Portfolio > A/PROF Dileep Sharma

About

Dr Sharma joined the College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Australia as a Senior Lecturer and discipline lead in Periodontology in 2016. Dileep completed his Bachelor Degree in Dentistry and Clinical Masters in Periodontology from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences India, with high distinction. He started his teaching tenure at the same university and from there on he has accumulated over a decade of teaching and research experience in various universities both in India and Australia.

Dr Sharma’s Australian career started on the award of highly competitive and prestigious Commonwealth Funded scholarships, the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) and International Postgraduate research scholarship (IPRS) to conduct his research project on Medication-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) that led to award of PhD from Griffith University, Australia. His tenure was highlighted by prestigious peer-reviewed publications, multiple awards for scientific and academic achievement(s) and competitive research grants along with sessional teaching at School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Griffith University.

Dileep is currently leading a research team working on the development of novel Ceramic dental Implant material that is deemed to be the future of metal-free Implant Dentistry.

Dileep is on the advisory panel for multiple PhD and Honours candidates whilst being in-charge of developing and delivery of undergraduate curriculum in Periodontology for the BDS course and also the Year Coordinator for Year 4 in Dentistry.

Teaching

DS2101: Simulated Clinical Dentistry 1 (Level 2; CNS)
DS2102: Simulated Clinical Dentistry 2 (Level 2; CNS)
DS3101: Introduction to Clinical Dentistry (Level 3; CNS)
DS3102: Clinical Dentistry 1 (Level 3; CNS)
DS4101: Clinical Dentistry 2 (Level 4; CNS)
DS4102: Clinical Dentistry 3 (Level 4; CNS)
DS5101: Clinical Practice 1 (Comprehensive Oral Care) (Level 5; CNS)
DS5102: Clinical Practice 2 (Comprehensive Oral Care) (Level 5; CNS)

Interests

Professional

Coordinator, Undergraduate Research Councillor, IADR Australia and New Zealand Division: FNQ Section.

Research

Bone Biology and Resorption, Medication-related Osteonecrosis of Jaws (MRONJ), Titanium Implant Surfaces, Zirconia Implants, Periodontal Disease Pathogenesis Oral Cancer in FNQ region

Teaching

Periodontology, Implant Dentistry, Research Methodology in Dentistry

Experience

2012 to 2016 - Doctorate fellow & Sessional Academic, Griffith University (Gold Coast, Australia)
2011 to 2012 - Reader in Periodontics, Bhavnagar University (Bhavnagar, India)
2008 to 2011 - Lecturer in Periodontics, Al Fateh (Tripoli) University (Tripoli, Libya)
2006 to 2008 - Sr. Lecturer in Periodontics, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (Bangalore, India)

Research Disciplines

Socio-Economic Objectives

Honours

Awards

2022 - Runner up, Colgate Poster competition (Senior division) at International Association for Dental Research (IADR) ANZ division, Melbourne Australia.
2022 - The Joan Chong Award in Dental Materials, IADR ANZ Division Award
2021 - Dean's Teaching Excellence Award for excellent mentoring of students and/or other educators
2020 - Clark Family Award - Australian Dental Research Foundation
2020 - Runner up in the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) ANZ division Colgate Poster competition held virtually.
2019 - Best Poster Award International Association for Dental Research (IADR) ANZ division Colgate Poster competition, Brisbane.
2017 - Paper Presentation Award : 2nd Place at The 1st Australasia Osteology Foundation Research Forum, Melbourne.
2016 - Best Poster award at the Australian Society of Periodontology Biennial Scientific Conference, Brisbane.
2015 - Griffith University HDR travel award to attend Termis congress, Boston, USA.
2015 - Colgate travel award to attend International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting at Dunedin.
2015 - Runner up in the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) ANZ division Colgate Poster competition (Senior division) at Dunedin, New Zealand.
2015 - Tom Higgins Memorial Student Publication Award presented by Australian Periodontology Research Foundation.
2015 - Poster adjudged to be in the Top 25 presentations at 4th Termis World Congress, Boston, USA.
2015 - Represented Griffith University at the International Student research forum at Aberdeen University, United Kingdom.
2015 - Griffith University Molecular Basis of Disease group travel award.

Fellowships

2012 to 2015 - Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)
2012 to 2015 - International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS)

Memberships

2012 - International Dental Research Foundation (IADR), Australian and New Zealand Division
2006 - International Dental Research Foundation (IADR), Indian Division
2006 - Bangalore Academy of Periodontology
2006 - Indian Society of Periodontology
2012 to 2016 - Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS)

Other

2021 to 2022 - Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre (TAAHC) 2021 Micro-Funding Scheme 2021 - $19500
2020 to 2021 - Australian Dental Research Foundation Grant - $5500
2016 to 2017 - Australian Dental Research Foundation Grant (# 91-2016) - $5470
2015 to 2016 - Australian Dental Research Foundation Grant (# 77-2015) - $12727
2015 - School of Dentistry Research Grant - $5000
2014 to 2015 - Australian Dental Research Foundation Grant (# 86-2014) - $9000

Publications

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Journal Articles

Attard L, Lee V, Le J, Lowe C, Singh V, Zhao J and Sharma D (2022) Mechanical factors implicated in zirconia implant fracture placed within the anterior region - a systematic review. Dentistry Journal, 10 (2).
Azam H, Agilan N, Pitigala P, Gupta A, Fung J, Miller C, Sharma O and Sharma D (2022) Impact of COVID-19 on Patients’ Attitudes and Perceptions of Dental Health Services: A Questionnaire Based Study in an Australian University Dental Clinic. Healthcare, 10 (9).
Khazaleh M, Dever G, Taylor J, Ramamurthy P and Sharma D (2022) Patient Satisfaction and Oral Health-related Quality of Life (ohrqol) of Edentulous People after Mandibular Denture Relining With a Soft-liner Material: A Pilot Study. The Open Dentistry Journal, 16.
Ramamurthy P, Sharma D and Thomson P (2022) Oral cancer awareness in patients attending university dental clinics: a scoping review of Australian studies. Australian Dental Journal, 67 (1). pp. 5-11
Tan N, Miller C, Dos Santos Antunes E and Sharma D (in press) Impact of physical decontamination methods on zirconia implant surface and subsequent bacterial adhesion: an in-vitro study. Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, 8 (1). pp. 313-321
Votrubec C, Tran P, Lei A, Brunet Z, Bean L, Olsen B and Sharma D (in press) Cannabinoid Therapeutics in orofacial pain management: A Systematic Review. Australian Dental Journal,
Adegboye O, Field M, Kupz A, Pai S, Sharma D, Smout M, Wangchuk P, Wong Y and Loiseau C (2021) Natural-product-based solutions for tropical infectious diseases. Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 34 (4).
Hyun Moon S, Sangha A, Ravichandran M, Samuela A, Tso S, Sharma D and Ariyawardana A (2021) Use of lip protecting agents in the prevention of Actinic cheilitis, Herpes labialis and cancer of lip: a systematic review. The Open Dentistry Journal, 15. pp. 428-438
Sharma D, Hamlet S, Vaquette C, Petcu E, Ramamurthy P and Ivanovski S (2021) Local delivery of hydrogel encapsulated vascular endothelial growth factor for the prevention of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. Scientific Reports, 11.
Sher J, Kirkham-Ali K, Luo J, Miller K and Sharma D (2021) Dental implant placement in patients with a history of medications related to osteonecrosis of the jaws: a systematic review. Journal of Oral Implantology, 47 (3). pp. 249-268
Sholapurkar A, Sharma D, Glass B, Miller C, Nimmo A and Jennings E (2021) Professionally delivered local antimicrobials in the treatment of patients with periodontitis— a narrative review. Dentistry Journal, 9 (1).
Tan N, Khan A, Antunes E, Miller C and Sharma D (2021) The effects of physical decontamination methods on zirconia implant surfaces: a systematic review. Journal of Periodontal & Implant Science, 51 (4).

More: ResearchOnline@JCU stores 51+ research outputs authored by A/PROF Dileep Sharma from 2006 onwards.

Current Funding

Current and recent Research Funding to JCU is shown by funding source and project.

Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre Limited - Microfunding Scheme

Bayesian disease mapping to identify the high-risk population within North Queensland and interventional program for oral cancer prevention.

Indicative Funding: $19,500 over 2 years
Summary: Oral cancer 5-year survival rates have remained less than 50% for several decades, despite significant improvements in treatment. This is primarily due to patients generally presenting late with advanced stages of the disease. Consequently, in many cases, oral cancer is incurable or requires extensive life-changing surgery and chemo-radiotherapy. Early diagnosis through targeted screening of high-risk population groups would result in more favourable survival rates and treatment outcomes. The aim of this project is to identify specific, local populations in Northern Queensland at increased risk of developing oral cancer with a view to developing a target screening program for oral cancers.
Investigators: Peter Thomson, Dileep Sharma, Matt Field, Poornima Ramamurthy and Yousef Abdalla (College of Medicine & Dentistry, College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences and Cairns & Hinterland Hospital & Health Service)
Keywords: Bayesian Disease Mapping; Oncology

International College of Dentists - Global Visionary Fund

Building Capacity for Periodontal Disease Management in the Kingdom of Tonga

Indicative Funding: $2,500 over 1 year
Summary: Periodontitis is an inflammation of the bone supporting teeth. It destroys the jawbone and is prevalent globally. Left untreated, it will lead to tooth loss and internal toxicity. It affects heart disease and diabetes. There is a lack of clinical capacity in Tonga to treat this. Local Dentists will be trained to assess, treat, and monitor this disease. The community will be screened, patients with the disease identified and then treated. Patients will be monitored by their dentists. The study findings will be shared with the local dental health administration and published in relevant journals for the global community.
Investigators: Mohammed Shorab, Peter Leggat and Dileep Sharma (College of Medicine & Dentistry, College of Public Health and Medical & Vet Sciences)
Keywords: Periodontitis; Tonga

Australian Dental Research Foundation Inc - Research Grant

Development and characterization of a Novel Zirconia Implant material with enhanced mechanical properties and bio-compatibility

Indicative Funding: $5,450 over 1 year
Summary: Zirconia dental implants have been recently developed as a viable, aesthetic, non-metallic alternative for dental implant fabrication compared to the titanium implants. However, significant challenges have been encountered in acceptance of zirconia implants in clinical practice due to the low fracture resistance inherent within the zirconia material that can lead to structural failure of implant. This has created a need for further research into its crystalline composition and forms to further enhance the mechanical properties of zirconia making it more suitable for dental implants. This study will assess the mechanical and chemical properties of the novel zirconia material developed in our lab and evaluates the effect of various surface modifications on its mechanical properties. Furthermore, cellular interactions that play a vital role in wound healing after placement of implant will be ascertained to promote successful implant osseointegration of novel zirconia dental implants.
Investigators: Dileep Sharma, Catherine Miller and Elsa Dos Santos Antunes (College of Medicine & Dentistry, College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences and College of Science & Engineering)
Keywords: Implants; Prosthodontics; Biomechanics; Mechanical Properties; Zirconia; Surface Modification

Supervision

Advisory Accreditation: I can be on your Advisory Panel as a Primary or Secondary Advisor.

These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.

Current

Retrospective Case note review of Oral Surgery in a University Dental Clinic (Masters , Secondary Advisor)
Capacity Building for Periodontal Disease Management in Tonga (PhD , Secondary Advisor)

Collaboration

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