Sarbin Ranjitkar

Dr Sarbin Ranjitkar

Senior Lecturer

Adelaide Dental School

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Dr Sarbin Ranjitkar
BDS, BScDent (Hons), PhD
Senior lecturer
University of Adelaide , Adelaide · Adelaide Dental School

Key topics: Craniofacial biology (including Head and Neck Anatomy), Restorative and bioceramic materials (including tooth wear and de- and re-mineralisation of tooth structure), Dental phenomics, Oral microbiome and metabolome

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2018 - 2019 Assistant Dean of Dental Services University of Adelaide
    2015 - 2017 Visiting Fellow Flinders University
    2014 - ongoing Senior Lecturer in Dental Materials Univeristy of Adelaide

  • Awards and Achievements
    Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
    2016 Invitation Invited Boardroom lunch with Vice Chancellor 2016 University of Adelaide Australia -
    2014 Research Award The IADR (ANZ Division) Oral Biology Award for 2014 The International Association for Dental Research, ANZ Division Australia -
    2007 Scholarship NHMRC travelling award The NHMRC of Australia Australia $7,327
    2005 Scholarship NHMRC Dental Postgraduate Award The NHMRC of Australia Australia $103,276

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    University of Adelaide Australia PhD
    University of Adelaide Australia BScDent (Hons)
    University of Adelaide Australia BDS

Nakao Foundation

  1. Ranjitkar S, Martin R, Do L, Zilm P, Lloyd N. Nakao Foundation. Microbiome and metabolome analyses in root caries lesions of dementia patients. 2020, ~A$75,000 (CHF 50,000). [One of the 6 grants awarded in 2020 internationally]

 

Kwok Paul Lee Endowment for Dentistry

  1. Ranjitkar S, Lin T, Meade M, Hughes T, Bockmann M. University of Adelaide Kwok Paul Lee Bequest. Geometric morphometric approach to assess the dental arch shape in Australian Twins. 2021-22, $44,783.14.
  2. Ranjitkar S, Anderson P, Meade M, Tan J. Geometric morphometric (shape) analysis of craniofacial anomalies and malocclusion in hemifacial microsomia and mucopolysaccharidosis. 2021-22, $64,618.46.

IADR, University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Fair (teledentistry project)

  1. Huang B, Pungchanchaikul P, Quick K, Ranjitkar S, Estai M. An mHealth model for remote emergency assessment and support of traumatic dental injuries: A multicenter feasibility study. 2021-2023 [US$51,083]
  • IADR Regional Development Program, US$20,083
  • Global Health Seed program, University of Minnesota, US$25,000
  • Minnesota State Fair, US$6,000

G C Australasia Pty Ltd

  1. Ranjitkar S, Kaidonis J, Lekkas D, Hall C. GC Corporation. Erosion-inhibiting potential of a novel paste containing CPP-ACP and stannous fluoride in vitro. 2018-19, $20,000.
  2. Ranjitkar S, Kaidonis JA, Townsend GC, Richards LC, Lewis A. G C Asia Pty Ltd. Prevention of cervical wear under conditions simulating toothbrush abrasion in an acidic environment, 2007-08, $5,000.

 

Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) Grants

  1. Perilli E, Taylor M, Long J, Tang Y, Sammut K, Cazzolato B, Xie Z, Seymore R, Ozbakkaloglu T, Ranjitkar S, Hutchinson M. ARC (LIEF Grant). Large-volume, multi-use micro-computed tomography. 2018, $557,389. [LE180100136].
  2. Prideaux G, Price G, Evans A, Townsend GC, Walshe KA, Linacre A, Leterme S, Popelka-Filcoff RS, Ellis AV, Webb GE, Louys J, Travouillon KJ, Ranjitkar S, Kaidonis JA, Lee MS, Hutchinson MN. ARC (LIEF Grant). Confocal microscope for high-resolution microtopographic analysis of surfaces in historical, forensic and polymer sciences. 2013, $180,000. [LE130100115]

 

Australian Dental Research Foundation Inc (ADRF)

  1. Mian M, Burlakoti A, Massy-westropp N, Hassan N, Anderson P, Ranjitkar S. ADRF. State-of-the-art 3D micro-CT imaging to analyse anatomical variations in the human maxilla and mandible. 2022. $8,700.
  2. Hamad L, Mian M, Ranjitkar S, Anderson P. ADRF. Extensive morphometric analysis of craniofacial structures in hemifacial microsomia. 2022. $2,200.
  3. Al Saady D, Hall C, Richards LC, Ranjitkar S. ADRF. A novel approach of assessing erosive dentine wear. 2022. $4,800.
  4. Tan J, Ranjitkar S, Yong R, Anderson PJ. ADRF. Craniofacial and dental phenomics associated with Fibroblast Growth Factor 10 gene knockout mutation. 2020. $2,800.
  5. Bereza S, Ranjitkar S, Yong R, Arthur A, Anderson P. ADRF. Phenotyping the craniofacial and dental features in a murine model of craniofrontonasal dysplasia (CFND). 2019. 4,480.
  6. Lonsdale S, Ranjitkar S, Yong R, Anderson P. ADRF. Craniofacial abnormalities in Saethre-Chotzen: a murine model with Twist1 gene mutation. 2018, $4,680.
  7. Mian A, Ranjitkar S, Anderson PJ, Townsend GC, Hughes T. ADRF. The roles of glypicans 1 and 3 in craniofacial skeletal and dental morphogenesis in a murine model. 2015, $5,000.
  8. Mann C, Ranjitkar S, Brook A, Hall C, Lekkas D, Kaidonis JA, Townsend GC. ADRF. State-of-the-art imaging of early enamel erosion in deciduous teeth. 2014, $7,660.
  9. Bariana M, Ranjitkar S, Anderson PJ, Kaidonis JA, Losic D, Townsend GC. ADRF. The application of novel nanoengineered implants for craniosynostosis therapy. 2014, $7,000.
  10. Ranjitkar S, Andersen PJ, Hall C, Townsend G. ADRF. Dental phenomic characterisation of Apert syndrome teeth. 2013, $9,980.
  11. Mihailidis S, Ranjitkar S, Hughes T, Hall C, Townsend G. ADRF. A new approach to dental morphology analysis. 2013, $7,642.
  12. Ranjitkar S, Hall C, Gault B, Swain MV, Kaidonis J, Townsend G. Jones A. ADRF. NanoCT application in characterizing early erosive demineralization and incipient (carious) lesions. 2012-13, $6,900.
  13. Ports E, Ranjitkar S, Hall C, Kaidonis J, Townsend G. ADRF. The effect of lubrication in preventing enamel wear. 2011, $3,500.
  14. Ranjitkar S, Lewis A, Hall C, Townsend GC, Kaidonis JA, Richards LC, Smart R. ADRF. Characterisation of enamel surface treated with Tooth Mousse and Tooth Mousse Plus by using mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS). 2009, $7,000.
  15. Ranjitkar S, Hall C, Lewis A, Townsend GC, Kaidonis JA, Richards LC, Smart R. ADRF. Changes in the nanomechanical properties of eroded enamel after treatment with Tooth Mousse, Tooth Mousse Plus and fluoride. 2009, $7,000.
  16. Kaidonis J, Ranjitkar S, Townsend G. ADRF. Tooth grinding: determining the direction of grinding movement. 2009-10, $2,940.
  17. Ranjitkar S, Kaidonis JA, Townsend GC, Richards LC, Bartlett D, Lewis A. ADRF. The role of Tooth Mousse and Tooth Mousse Plus in reducing enamel wear by corrosion (erosion), 2008, $8,848.
  18. Ranjitkar S, Bartlett D, Townsend GC, Richards LC, Kaidonis JA, Lewis A. ADRF. Prevention of enamel wear by Tooth Mousse under conditions simulating toothbrush abrasion in an acidic environment, 2007-08, $3,200.
  19. Ranjitkar S, Kaidonis JA, Townsend GC, Richards LC, Lewis A. ADRF. Biology of tooth wear: preventive strategies, 2006-07, $5,500

 

University of Adelaide

  1. Ranjitkar S, Logan R, Anderson P, Ricci M, Evans A, Gladman M, Hall C, Yong R, Yin L, Losic D. High-resolution surface scanner for craniofacial biology and tooth wear research. Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. 2019, $33,135.
  2. Ranjitkar S, Logan R, Anderson P, Xie Z, Hall C. Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Research Infrastructure Funding Awards. 2018, $8,351.
  3. Ranjitkar S. Three-dimensional image acquisition and processing facilities. Adelaide Dental School (RIBG grant). 2018, $2,208.00.
  4. Ranjitkar S, Mihailidis S, Fedele-Rossi G, Brook A, Yong R, Cheung W, Townsend G. RIBG Grant from the School of Dentistry, University of Adelaide. MIMICS software for 3D CT and microCT image analyses in craniofacial research (License renewal). 2016, $1,870.
  5. Ranjitkar S, Mihailidis S, James H, Cheung W, Fedele-Rossi G, Brook A, Walshe K, Yong R, Townsend G. RIBG Grant from the School of Dentistry, University of Adelaide. MIMICS software for 3D CT and microCT image analyses in craniofacial research. 2015, $4,000.
  6. Yong R, Ranjitkar S, James H, Townsend G. RIBG Grant from the School of Dentistry, University of Adelaide.  Viewbox 4 (DAHL) software for landmark-based geometric morphometric analyses. 2015, $1,790.
  7. Marino V, Ranjitkar S, Richards LC, Bartold PM. School of Dentistry. RIBG Equipment Grant. 2014, $4,000.
  8. Hunt D, McIntyre J, White I, Ranjitkar S. School of Adelaide Dental School Research Fund. The longitudinal study of dental erosion in oenology students, 2006, $3,000.
  9. Ranjitkar S, Kaidonis JA, Townsend GC, Richards LC. The University of Adelaide. Biology of tooth wear: preventive strategies, 2006, $1,800.
  10. Lekkas D, Winning T, Ranjitkar S, Kaidonis JA. The University of Adelaide. Professional development for post-graduate students in their role as clinic teachers, 2003-04, $22,226.

 

 

Australian Society of Endodontology (ASE)

  1. Ranjitkar S, D Farmer, G Heithersey. ASE. Surface topographic analysis and three-dimensional imaging of teeth with dentinal dysplasia type 1C. 2013-14, $1996.60.

 

Dentsply Australia Pty Ltd

  1. Diep A, Ranjitkar S, Hall C, Kaidonis JA, Townsend GC. Dentsply Australia Pty Ltd. Surface sensitive spectroscopic analysis of chemical changes during early enamel erosion. 2014, $850.
  2. Diep A, Ranjitkar S, Brook A, Kaidonis JA, Townsend GC. Dentsply Australia Pty Ltd. State-of-the-art imaging of early enamel erosion. 2013, $850.
  3. Mann C, Ranjitkar S, Hall C, Losic D, Lekkas D, Kaidonis J, Townsend GC. Dentsply Australia Pty Ltd. High-resolution 3D dental microwear texture analysis. 2013, $700.
  4. Mann C, Ranjitkar S. Hall C, Kaidonis JA, Lekkas D, Townsend GC, Losic D. Dentsply Australia Pty Ltd. Emerging techniques in assessing early enamel erosion. 2012, $850.
  5. S Jensen, Ranjitkar S, Hall C, Lekkas D, Kaidonis J, Townsend G. Dentsply Australia Pty Ltd. Nano-architectural characterization of sound enamel and incipient enamel caries using nanoCT. 2012, $2,500.
  6. Ports E, Ranjitkar S, Hall C, Kaidonis J, Townsend G. Dentsply Australia Pty Ltd. The effect of lubrication and remineralization in preventing enamel wear. 2011, $2,200.
  7. Ranjitkar S, Kaidonis JA, Townsend GC, Richards LC, Bartlett D, Lewis A. Dentsply Pty Ltd. The role of Tooth Mousse and Tooth Mousse Plus in reducing enamel wear by corrosion (erosion), 2008, $1,500.

 

Dental Materials coordinator in Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Oral Health and Graduate Certificate in Oral Health

Key teaching topics: Adhesive Materials, Occlusion and Tooth Wear; and Head and Neck Anatomy and Neuroanatomy

Facilitator for case-based scenarios, i.e. Integrated Learning Activities

Clinical tutoring/ supervising direct patient care (BDS3, BDS5)

Bachelor of Dental Surgery III - Year coordinator 2012-14

  • Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2017 Co-Supervisor The Effect of L.L.L. Therapy on the Healing of Periodontal Wounds Master of Philosophy (Dentistry) Master Full Time Dr Deena Talib Al Saady

  • Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2018 - 2019 Co-Supervisor An In Vitro Study of the Failure of Short-Fibre Reinforced Composite Post and Core Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Fawzia Salim AlZahrani
    2016 - 2018 Co-Supervisor Tooth crown dimensions and cusp number in hypodontia: assessed by a new three-dimensional technique Master of Philosophy (Dentistry) Master Part Time Miss Sadaf Sassani
    2014 - 2018 Co-Supervisor The Nature and Extent of Sexual Dimorphism in Dental and Dermatoglyphic Traits of Twins Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Richard Jonathan Ordonez Taduran
    2013 - 2017 Co-Supervisor Nanoengineered Titanium as Protein-Releasing Implants: A Molecular Adjunct to Reduce Craniofacial Surgery Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Manpreet Bariana

  • Other Supervision Activities
    Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name
    2014 - 2016 Co-Supervisor The effects of the Y chromosome and intrauterine male hormones on human tooth size and shape The University of Adelaide - Honours Part Time Felicity Lam
  • Position: Senior Lecturer
  • Phone: 83137528
  • Email: sarbin.ranjitkar@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: North Terrace
  • Building: Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences, floor 10
  • Org Unit: Dental
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