Rahul Nair
Adelaide Dental School
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Current projects
- Scales for measuring patient satisfaction.
- Caries prediction among infants, with psychometric validation of pertinent questionnaire instruments.
- Willingness To Pay for caries risk assessment.
- Caries prediction among those undergoing orthodontic treatment.
- Incidence of Xerostomia using Xerostomia inventory.
- Randomized Controlled trial to test effectiveness of training special educators.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2008 - 2015 Assistant Professor National University of Singapore 2005 - 2007 Graduate Research Assistant Iowa Fluoride Study -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 1997 - 2002 Manipal University India BDS -
Postgraduate Training
Date Title Institution Country 2005 - 2008 MS in Dental Public Health University of Iowa United States 2003 - 2005 MPH Western Kentucky University United States -
Research Interests
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Journals
Year Citation 2024 Tan, B. L., Nair, R., Duggal, M. S., Aishworiya, R., & Tong, H. J. (2024). Development of oral health resources and a mobile app for caregivers and autistic children through consensus building. Autism, 28(4), 959-974.
Scopus1 Europe PMC12024 Hariyani, N., Maulina, T., & Nair, R. (2024). The Association between Dental Pain and Psychological Symptoms: Evidence from a Population-Based Study in Indonesia. European Journal of Dentistry, 18(2), 563-570.
2024 Chen, M., Dutt, A. S., & Nair, R. (2024). Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Chinese version of Skills and Needs Inventories in Functional Behavior Assessments and Interventions (SNI-FBAI-CN). Behavioral Interventions.
2024 Dutt, A., Chen, M., & Nair, R. (2024). Training In-service Teachers in Functional Behavior Assessment and Function-Based Interventions: A Scoping Review. Journal of Behavioral Education.
2023 Dutt, A., Cheng, A., Ang, B. T., & Nair, R. (2023). A pragmatic trial evaluating the effectiveness of web versus live training in functional behavior assessment and interventions among special educators. Behavioral Interventions, 38(3), 569-589.
Scopus12023 Nair, R., Tanikawa, C., & Ferreira, J. N. (2023). Orofacial Pain, Musical Performance and Associated Coping Behaviors, Psychological Distress and Disability among Asian Young Adults. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(4), 1271.
Scopus3 Europe PMC22023 Hariyani, N., Setyowati, D., Listl, S., & Nair, R. (2023). Effect of Socioeconomic Status on Teeth and Dental Care – Evidence from a Population-based Study in Indonesia. Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry, 21(1), 77-82.
Scopus12023 Song, Y., Santiago, P., Nair, R., Cho, H. J., & Brennan, D. (2023). Dental service sector and patient-reported oral health outcomes: Modification by trust in dentists. Frontiers in Public Health, 11, 6 pages.
Scopus12023 Yeong, A. M. Y., Dutt, A. S., Yong, Y. H. L., & Nair, R. (2023). The Use of iPad and eBooks to Perform Daily Living Skills Among Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability. Journal of Special Education Technology, 38(2), 161-173.
Scopus4 WoS12023 NAIR, R., PATTAMATTA, M., & LISTL, S. (2023). OPERATIONALIZING ORAL HEALTH OUTCOME MEASURES TO IMPROVE THE ORAL HEALTH OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice, 23(1), 7 pages.
Scopus7 WoS4 Europe PMC22022 Nair, R., Chen, M., Dutt, A. S., Hagopian, L., Singh, A., & Du, M. (2022). Significant regional inequalities in the prevalence of intellectual disability and trends from 1990 to 2019: A systematic analysis of GBD 2019. Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, 31, 11 pages.
Scopus9 WoS3 Europe PMC32022 Chen, M., Dutt, A. S., & Nair, R. (2022). Systematic review of reviews on Activities of Daily Living measures for children with developmental disabilities. Heliyon, 8(6), e09698.
Scopus32021 Jevdjevic, M., Wijn, S. R. W., Trescher, A. L., Nair, R., Rovers, M., & Listl, S. (2021). Front-of-Package Food Labeling to Reduce Caries: Economic Evaluation. Journal of Dental Research, 100(5), 472-478.
Scopus8 WoS5 Europe PMC82021 Tay, J. R. H., Ng, E., Nair, R., Tan, Z. S., & Tan, S. H. X. (2021). Economic evaluations in the treatment and evaluation of patients with periodontal disease: A critical review. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 48(5), 679-694.
Scopus12 Europe PMC52021 Hariyani, N., Setyowati, D., Sari, M. R., Maharani, D. A., Nair, R., & Sengupta, K. (2021). Factors influencing the utilization of dental services in East Java, Indonesia. F1000Research, 9, 673.
Scopus5 Europe PMC12021 Hanna, K., Nair, R., Amarasena, H., Armfield, J. M., & Brennan, D. S. (2021). Temporomandibular dysfunction experience is associated with oral health-related quality of life: an Australian national study. BMC Oral Health, 21(1), 432-1-432-13.
Scopus14 WoS8 Europe PMC42020 Nair, R., Luzzi, L., Jamieson, L., Spencer, A., Hanna, K., & Do, L. (2020). Private Dental Care Benefits Non-Indigenous Children More Than Indigenous Children. JDR Clinical and Translational Research, 5(3), 244-253.
Scopus2 WoS32020 Nair, R., Dutt, A., & Nielsen, T. (2020). Brief report: psychometric properties of the ability in behavior assessment and interventions for teachers-revised (ABAIT-R). Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50(3), 1081-1087.
Scopus2 WoS22020 Hariyani, N., Bramantoro, T., Nair, R., Singh, A., & Sengupta, K. (2020). Depression symptoms and recurrent aphthous stomatitis—Evidence from a population-based study in Indonesia. Oral Diseases, 26(5), 948-954.
Scopus18 WoS9 Europe PMC102020 Hanna, K. M., Nair, R., Armfield, J., & Brennan, D. (2020). Temporomandibular dysfunction among working Australian adults and association with workplace effort-reward imbalance. Community Dental Health, 37(2), 1-7.
Scopus3 WoS2 Europe PMC12020 Kalhan, T. A., Un Lam, C., Karunakaran, B., Chay, P. L., Chng, C. K., Nair, R., . . . Hsu, C. Y. S. (2020). Caries Risk Prediction Models in a Medical Health Care Setting. Journal of Dental Research, 99(7), 787-796.
Scopus8 WoS6 Europe PMC52019 Du, M., Nair, R., Jamieson, L., Liu, Z., & Bi, P. (2019). Incidence Trends of Lip, Oral Cavity, and Pharyngeal Cancers: Global Burden of Disease 1990-2017.. Journal of dental research, 99(2), 143-151.
Scopus100 WoS77 Europe PMC572019 Chay, P. L., Nair, R., & Tong, H. J. (2019). Pediatricians’ self-efficacy affects frequency of giving oral health advice, conducting oral examination, and prescribing referrals. Journal of Dentistry for Children, 86(3), 131-138.
Scopus4 WoS2 Europe PMC32019 Ribeiro Santiago, P. H., Song, Y., Hanna, K., & Nair, R. (2019). Degrees of xerostomia? A Rasch analysis of the Xerostomia Inventory. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 48(1), 63-71.
Scopus8 WoS7 Europe PMC62019 Dutt, A., Tan, M., Alagumalai, S., & Nair, R. (2019). Development and Validation of the Ability in Behavior Assessment and Interventions for Teachers Using Delphi Technique and Rasch Analysis. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49(5), 1976-1987.
Scopus9 WoS5 Europe PMC12019 Nair, R., Do, L. G., Luzzi, L., Brennan, D. S., Roberts-Thomson, K. F., & Spencer, A. J. (2019). Psychometric properties of the Child Oral-care Performance Assessment Scale. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 47(5), 424-430.
Scopus1 WoS12019 Ishaque, S., Karnon, J., Chen, G., Nair, R., & Salter, A. B. (2019). A systematic review of randomised controlled trials evaluating the use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). Quality of Life Research, 28(3), 567-592.
Scopus97 WoS69 Europe PMC542019 Dutt, A. S., Chen, I., & Nair, R. (2019). Perceived Skills and Training Needs Among Singaporean School Personnel in Using Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavioral Interventions. Teacher Education and Special Education, 42(4), 269-282.
Scopus5 WoS32018 Nair, R., Ishaque, S., Spencer, A., Luzzi, L., & Do, L. (2018). Critical review of the validity of patient satisfaction questionnaires pertaining to oral health care. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 46(4), 369-375.
Scopus16 WoS10 Europe PMC72018 Nair, R., Chiu, S., Chua, Y., Dhillon, I., Li, J., & Yee Ting Fai, R. (2018). Should short-term use of alcohol-containing mouthrinse be avoided for fear of worsening xerostomia?. Journal of oral rehabilitation, 45(2), 140-146.
Scopus6 WoS5 Europe PMC22018 Ishaque, S., Karnon, J., Chen, G., Nair, R., & Salter, A. (2018). A systematic review of randomized controlled trials evaluating the use of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs). QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH, 27, S41. 2017 Tong, H., Lee, H., Lee, Y., Low, Y., Lim, C., & Nair, R. (2017). Factors influencing the inclusion of oral health education in individualized education plans of children with autism spectrum disorders in Singapore. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 27(4), 255-263.
Scopus4 WoS1 Europe PMC12017 Lim, S. N., Kiang, L., Manohara, R., Tong, H. J., Nair, R., Hong, C., & Hu, S. (2017). Interim therapeutic restoration approach versus treatment under general anaesthesia approach. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 27(6), 551-557.
Scopus7 WoS6 Europe PMC52017 Tan, S. H. X., Vernazza, C. R., & Nair, R. (2017). Critical review of willingness to pay for clinical oral health interventions. Journal of Dentistry, 64, 1-12.
Scopus45 WoS38 Europe PMC282016 Nair, R., & Yee, R. (2016). Differences in willingness to pay for an extraction, a filling, and cleaning teeth at various levels of oral health-related quality of life, as measured by oral impacts on daily performance, among older adults in Singapore. Singapore Dental Journal, 37, 2-8.
Europe PMC72016 Nair, R., Chuang, J., Lee, P., Leo, S., Yang, N., Yee, R., & Tong, H. (2016). Adult perceptions of dental fluorosis and select dental conditions-an Asian perspective. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 44(2), 135-144.
Scopus3 WoS4 Europe PMC22016 Nair, R., Tsakos, G., & Yee Ting Fai, R. (2016). Testing reliability and validity of oral impacts on daily performances for Chinese-speaking elderly Singaporeans. Gerodontology, 33(4), 499-505.
Scopus4 WoS4 Europe PMC12016 Dutt, A., Chen, I., & Nair, R. (2016). Reliability and validity of Skills and Needs Inventories in Functional Behavior Assessments and Interventions for school personnel. The Journal of Special Education, 49(4), 233-242.
Scopus7 WoS72016 Goh, C. E., Guay, M. P., Lim, M. Y., Lim, S. M., Loke, S. Y., Toh, H. E., & Nair, R. (2016). Correlates of attitudes and perceived behavioural control towards oral care provision among trained and untrained nursing home caregivers in Singapore. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 25(11-12), 1624-1633.
Scopus15 WoS6 Europe PMC72015 Ng, J., Eu, O., Nair, R., & Hong, C. (2015). Prevalence of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) in Singaporean children. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 25(2), 73-78.
Scopus38 WoS30 Europe PMC212015 Nair, R., & Ai-Min, A. M. (2015). A conceptual framework (Cat-4) for estimating clinical relevance of evidence related to oral diagnosis. Journal of Interdisciplinary Dentistry, 5(3), 114-118.
2014 Mei Na, T., Nair, R., Di Ying, J., & Yee, R. (2014). Oral health status and complete denture status of independent-living Singaporean elderly residing in a community home. Singapore Dental Journal, 35, 9-15.
Europe PMC82011 Nair, R., Wong, A., Ngo, J., & Wong, M. L. (2011). Common Dental Conditions in Adults. The Singapore Family Physician, 37(1), 14-17. 2011 Yee, T. F. R., & Nair, R. (2011). Technology in higher education: The state of the art. Wetpaint Cariology Project.. Centre for the Development of Teaching & Learning, National University of Singapore.. 2010 Nair, R., Weber-Gasparoni, K., Marshall, T. A., Warren, J. J., & Levy, S. M. (2010). Factors affecting early childhood caries among WIC-enrolled children in Linn County, Iowa. Journal of Dentistry for Children, 77(3), 158-165.
Scopus2 WoS1 Europe PMC12009 Nair, R., Deguchi, T., Li, X., Katashiba, S., & Chan, Y. H. (2009). Quantitative analysis of the maxilla and the mandible in hyper- and hypodivergent skeletal class II pattern. Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research, 12(1), 9-13.
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Book Chapters
Year Citation - nayak. (n.d.). Textbook Of Periodontology And Oral Implantology. Elsevier India. -
Conference Papers
Year Citation 2017 Nair., & Nguee, A. M. (2017). A Systematic Review of Diagnostic Clinical Trials Assessing Diagnostic Procedures for Dental Caries.. In IADR San Francisco. San Francisco. 2017 Dutt, A., Nair, R., Cheng, A., Leong, S., & Tan, M. (2017). Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Web Based Training Program in Functional Behavioral Assessment and Interventions with Special Education schools in Singapore. In Association of Behavior Analysis International. Paris, France. 2014 Dutt, A., Nair, R., & Chen, I. (2014). A Needs Analysis in Behavioural Assessments and Interventions within Special Education schools in Singapore. In examples of behavior analysts meeting the needs of school-based personnel in behavior assessment and intervention. Chicago, IL. 2014 Thean, H. P. Y., Yu, V. S. H., Yee, T. F. R., & Nair, R. (2014). Relative Performance of NiTi and Stainless Steel Hand Instrumentation. In IADR. Cape Town, South Africa. 2014 Nair, R., Chuang, J., Lee, P., Leo, S. J., Yang, N., YEE, R. T. F., & Tong, H. J. (2014). Treatment Needs for Dental Fluorosis, Select Conditions and Normal Dentition. In IADR. Cape Town, South Africa. 2013 HSL, C., Nair, R., & Yee, T. F. R. (2013). Relationship between the Xerostomia Inventory and Stimulated Salivary Flow Rate.. In IADR APR Conference Proceedings. Bangkok, Thailand. 2013 Nair, R., & Yee, T. F. R. (2013). A reliable and valid measure of quality of life for Chinese speaking elderly Singaporeans.. In IADR APR Conference Proceedings. Bangkok, Thailand. 2013 Nair, R., Yee, T. F. R., Liang, S., & Tsakos, G. (2013). Quality of life and willingness-to-pay for dental extractions among Singaporean-elderly. In WCPD Conference Proceedings. Budapest, Hungary. 2012 Nair, R., & Xander, C. K. T. (2012). Comparing detection of non-cavitated carious lesions by ICDAS and FluoreCam™. In IADR SEA Conference Proceedings. Hong Kong. 2011 Nair, R., & Yee, T. F. R. (2011). Learning Cariology Through Collaboration and Content creation. In IADR-SEAADE Conference Proceedings. Singapore. 2009 Xiaobing, L., Nair, R., Lim, C. Y. A., & Foong, K. W. C. (2009). The evaluations of undergraduate clinic-based Orthodontic competency tests of National University of Singapore. In IADR APR. Wuhan. 2009 Nair, R., Weber-Gasperoni, K., Warren, J. J., Marshall, T. A., & Levy, S. M. (2009). Determinants of ECC among WIC-enrolled children in Linn County, IA. In IADR APR Conference Proceedings. Wuhan, China. -
Conference Items
Year Citation 2020 Hanna, K., Nair, R., Amarasena, H., Armfield, J., & Brennan, D. S. (2020). Temporomandibular dysfunction and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Australian Adults. Poster session presented at the meeting of https://www.phaa.net.au/documents/item/4913. Adelaide: Puplic Health Association Australia. -
Report for External Bodies
Year Citation 2006 Levy, S. M., Chankanka, O., & Nair, R. (2006). A Review of Fluoride Intake Relevant to Canadian Water Fluoride Discussions. -
Registered Design
Year Citation 2017 Nair, R., & Nguee, A. (2017). Diagnosis of dental caries: A critical review of research methodology, the absence of pertinent clinical trials and its implications [Design]. 2017 Tong, H. J., Nair, R., J, F., Tan, K. H., Lai, G., Ng, W. X., & Lua, E. (2017). Techniques to prepare children with autism spectrum disorder for dental visits [Design]. 2016 Ishaque, S., Salter, A., Karnon, J., Chen, G., & Nair, R. (2016). A systematic review of randomized clinical trials evaluating the use of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) to improve patient outcomes. [Design]. -
Theses
Year Citation 2008 Nair, R. (2008). Determinants of early childhood caries among WIC enrolled children in Linn county, Iowa.. (Master's Thesis).
| Date | Project Title | Investigators | Funding Body | Amount |
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| 2015 - 2017 | An Evaluation on the Effectiveness of a Web Based Training Program in Functional Behavioral Assessment and Interventions with SPED schools in Singapore |
A Dutt, R Nair, K Koh |
MOE, Singapore Project Grant |
Sing$ 97,590 |
| 2012 - 2013 | A Needs Assessment for Capacity Building Among School Personnel in Behavioral Assessments and Interventions within SPED Schools in Singapore | A Dutt, R Nair | MOE, Singapore Project Grant | Sing$ 18,000 |
| 2010 - 2014 | Evaluation of caries risk assessment models among individuals undergoing multi-bracket therapy (fixed orthodontic appliance) | R Nair, HCY Stephen, XB Li | MOE, Singapore Project Grant | Sing$ 70,737 |
| 2010 - 2014 | The Impact of Oral Health on the Daily performance of Free Living Elderly Singaporeans – a Pilot Study | R Yee, R Nair | MOE, Singapore Project Grant | Sing$ 174,045 |
- Developed and directed undergraduate course for Evidence Based Dentistry from 2009 to 2015.
- Developed and directed undergraduate course Oral Epidemiology from 2009 to 2015 for undergraduate students.
- Developed and participated in undergraduate course for Cariology with emphasis on clinical prevention strategies and diagnostics (2008-2015).
- Developed and conducted teaching of epidemiologic research design for dental post-graduates (2009-2014).
- Conducted teaching related research projects, with one publication and a poster award (indicated above).
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