Dr Dileep Sharma ~ Senior Lecturer, Periodontics
College of Medicine & Dentistry
- About
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- Teaching
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- DS2003: Operative Dentistry 1 (Level 2; CNS)
- DS2004: Operative Dentistry 2 (Level 2; CNS)
- DS2101: Simulated Clinical Dentistry Part 1 of 2 (Level 2; CNS)
- DS2102: Simulated Clinical Dentistry Part 2 of 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)
- DS6501: Dental Implantology Part 1 of 2 (Level 6; CNS)
- DS6502: Dental Implantology Part 2 of 2 (Level 6; CNS)
- Interests
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- Professional
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- Coordinator, Undergraduate Research Councillor, IADR Australia and New Zealand Division: FNQ Section.
- Research
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- Bone Biology and Resorption, Medication-related Osteonecrosis of Jaws (MRONJ), Titanium Implant Surfaces, Zirconia Implants, Periodontal Disease Pathogenesis
- Teaching
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- Periodontology, Implant Dentistry, Research Methodology in Dentistry
- Experience
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- 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
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.
- Honours
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- Awards
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- 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 - Poster adjudged to be in the Top 25 presentations at 4th Termis World Congress, Boston, USA.
- 2015 - Tom Higgins Memorial Student Publication Award presented by Australian Periodontology Research Foundation.
- 2015 - Griffith University Molecular Basis of Disease group travel award.
- 2015 - Colgate travel award to attend IADR meeting at Dunedin.
- 2015 - Represented Griffith University at the International Student research forum at Aberdeen University, United Kingdom.
- 2015 - Runner up in the IADR ANZ division Colgate Poster competition (Senior division) at Dunedin, New Zealand.
- 2015 - Griffith University HDR travel award to attend Termis congress, Boston, USA.
- 2020 to 2021 - The Clark Family - Research Award 2020
- Fellowships
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- 2012 to 2015 - Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)
- 2012 to 2015 - International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS)
- Memberships
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- 2012 - International Dental Research Foundation (IADR), Australian and New Zealand Division
- 2012 - Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS)
- 2006 - International Dental Research Foundation (IADR), Indian Division
- 2006 - Bangalore Academy of Periodontology
- Other
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- 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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These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.
- Journal Articles
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- 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), Article: 2, DOI:10.3390/dj9010002.
- Khan A, Goyal A, Currell S and Sharma D (2020) Management of peri-implantitis lesions without the use of systemic antibiotics: a systematic review. Dentistry Journal, 8 (3), Article: 106, DOI:10.3390/dj8030106.
- Khan A and Sharma D (2020) Management of peri-implant diseases: a survey of Australian periodontists. Dentistry Journal, 8 (3), Article: 100, DOI:10.3390/dj8030100.
- Munro T, Miller C, Antunes E and Sharma D (2020) Interactions of osteoprogenitor cells with a novel zirconia implant surface. Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 11 (3), Article: 50, DOI:10.3390/jfb11030050.
- Roberts A, Bradley J, Merkley S, Pachal T, Gopal J and Sharma D (2020) Does potassium iodide application following silver diamine fluoride reduce staining of tooth? A systematic review. Australian Dental Journal, 65 (2), pp. 109-117, DOI:10.1111/adj.12743.
- Sher J, Miller C and Sharma D (2020) Effect of bisphosphonates on the osteogenic activity of osteoprogenitor cells cultured on titanium surfaces. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, 35 (5), pp. 939-947, DOI:10.11607/jomi.8354.
- Luo J, Miller C and Sharma D (2019) Effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on the osteogenic activity of osteoprogenitor cells cultured on titanium surfaces. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, 34 (4), pp. 828-834, DOI:10.11607/jomi.7289.
- Luo J, Sharma D, Miller K, Jirjis T and Nasir M (2018) The effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on the osteogenic activity in osseointegration: a systematic review. International Journal of Implant Dentistry, 2018 (4), Article: 30, DOI:10.1186/s40729-018-0141-7.
- Luo J, Miller C, Jirjis T, Nasir M and Sharma D (2018) The effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on the osteogenic activity in osseointegration: a systematic review. International Journal of Implant Dentistry, 4, Article: 30, DOI:10.1186/s40729-018-0141-7.
- Sharma D, Hamlet S, Petcu E and Ivanovski S (2016) The effect of bisphosphonates on the endothelial differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. Scientific Reports, 6, Article: 20580, pp. 1-11, DOI:10.1038/srep20580.
- Sharma D, Ivanovski S, Sleven M, Hamlet S, Pop T, Brinzaniuc K, Petcu E and Miroiu R (2013) Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of jaw (BRONJ): diagnostic criteria and possible pathogenic mechanisms of an unexpected anti-angiogenic side effect. Vascular Cell, 5, Article: 1, pp. 1-8, DOI:10.1186/2045-824X-5-1.
- Book Chapters
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- Sharma D, Hamlet S, Petcu E and Ivanovski S (2014) Zoledronic acid and bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaw. In: Zoledronic Acid: Clinical Uses, Therapeutic Effects and Pharmacokinetics. Nova Science, Hauppauge, New York, pp. 173-191
- More
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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 29+ research outputs authored by Dr Dileep Sharma from 2006 onwards.
- Supervision
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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
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- Capacity Building for Periodontal Disease Management in Tonga (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
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- D1.218, Dentistry (Cairns campus)
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