Research Interests
Oral Health Dentistry Special Needs Dentistry Epidemiology Public Health Biostatistics Data visualisation and computational (incl. parametric and generative) design Global Indigenous studies health and wellbeing Indigenous and Disadvantaged Health Translational Health Outcomes Artificial Intelligence Machine learningDr Abanish Singh
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Dentistry
College of Health
Abanish is a passionate researcher and academician with expertise in oral epidemiology, dental public health, dental caries and periodontal diseases, nutrition and oral health, oral health inequalities and dental statistics.
Born in Nepal, a country in the Himalayas, he completed a professional degree, Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), and a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS in Public Health Dentistry) from a reputed university in Nepal, B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS). After his graduation, he worked as a Consultant Dental Surgeon at Narayani Hospital, Government of Nepal, for two years. Thereafter, he worked as a lecturer in M.B. Kedia Dental College and National Medical College for 5 years. He was involved in the teaching and learning activities, guiding undergraduate and postgraduate students in their academics, clinical postings, and research. Furthermore, he was actively involved in patient care, delivering the oral health care services in teaching hospitals, clinics and community oral health programs. He is also a reviewer for various national and international journals (BMC Oral Health, BMC Public Health, Clinical Oral Investigations and so on). In the quest for academic excellence, he is currently pursuing a PhD in Dentistry (Population Oral Health) at Adelaide University as a University of Adelaide Research Scholarship (UARS) candidate. Additionally, he is also awarded with a philanthropically funded scholarship – the “Herbert Gill-Williams Major Research Scholarship in Dentistry”.He has clinical/academic/research experience of more than a decade in the field of oral health, dentistry, population oral health, epidemiology, public health and looks forward to learning, collaborating, and growing further to contribute to the global society.
- A Network Psychometric Validation of Dental Satisfaction Scale among South Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Population.
- Oral health-related quality of life experience of the population with temporomandibular joint disorders: a mixed-method systematic review
- A Network Psychometric Validation of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Questionnaire among Australian Adult Population.
- Workplace oral health literacy: developing a conceptual framework for the Workplace Oral Health Knowledge Scale (WOHKS)
- Use Generative Psychometrics for the development of the Workplace Oral Health Knowledge Scale (WOHKS) using Large Language Models (AI): a novel method
- Development and Psychometric Validation of the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Adults
- Current global trend of oral diseases and Australian perspective: a literature review
- The Role of oral health-related self-administered questionnaire tools in reducing oral health inequalities: a scoping review
- Validity and Reliability of Oral Health-Related Self-Administered Questionnaire tools and Emergence of Network and Generative Psychometrics: a narrative review
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Administration officer (Casual Professional Staff) | School of Dentistry |
| 2025 - ongoing | Academic Staff (Casual) | University of Adelaide |
| 2022 - 2025 | Lecturer | National Medical College |
| 2021 - 2022 | Lecturer/Assistant Professor | M. B. Kedia Dental College |
| 2019 - 2021 | Consultant Dental Surgeon | Narayani Hospital, Government of Nepal |
| 2014 - 2015 | Dental Surgeon | B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Scholarship | Herbert Gill-Williams Major Research Scholarship in Dentistry | The University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2025 | Scholarship | University of Adelaide Research Scholarship (UARS) | The University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2018 | Recognition | Best Paper in Oral Presentation | B. p. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences | Nepal | - |
| 2018 | Recognition | Best Paper in Oral Presentation | Nepal Dental Association | Nepal | - |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| Bhojpuri | Can read, write, speak and peer review |
| English | Can read, write, speak and peer review |
| Hindi | Can read, write, speak and peer review |
| Maithili | Can read, write, speak and peer review |
| Nepali | Can read, write, speak and peer review |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University of Adelaide | Australia | PhD |
| 2015 - 2018 | B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences | Nepal | Master of Dental Surgery |
| 2008 - 2014 | B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences | Nepal | Bachelor of Dental Surgery |
| Date | Title | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | JBI Comprehensive Systematic Review | University of Adelaide | Australia |
| 2025 | First Aid, Basic Emergency Life Support and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | Skills Network Australia | Australia |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Singh, H. M., Hussain, M. A., Singh, A., Shah, R., Shah, H. K., Haque, M., & Singh, K. K. (2025). Prevalence of Dental Caries and Associated Factors among Patients Visiting a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Madhesh Province, Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal, 21(1), 23-28. |
| 2025 | Shah, H. K., Shah, R., Gupta, S., Singh, H. M., Hussain, A., Ahmad, S., & Singh, A. (2025). Alveolar Bone Loss at Maxillary and Mandibular Permanent First Molars in Periodontitis Patients: An Observational Study. Journal of the Nepal Medical Association, 63(288), 567-571. |
| 2024 | Shah, R., Singh, A., Singh, H. M., Gupta, R., & Ghosh, S. (2024). Effect of tobacco smoking on the periodontal health in Parsa, Nepal: A comparative cross-sectional study. Journal of Oral Research and Review, 16(1), 1-5. |
| 2024 | Joshi, N. P., Joshi, J., & Singh, A. (2024). Assessment of fluoride level in drinking water sources in Sudurpaschim Province, Nepal. Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, 22(2), 330-335. |
| 2024 | Hussain, M. A., Singh, S. K., Naz, S., Haque, M., Shah, H. K., & Singh, A. (2024). Predictors of apical periodontitis in root canal treated teeth from an adult Nepalese subpopulation: a cross-sectional study. BMC Oral Health, 24(1), 9 pages. Scopus8 WoS7 Europe PMC3 |
| 2023 | Singh, A. K., Alagarsamy, R., Chaulagain, R., Singh, A., Sapkota, D., Thavaraj, S., & Singh, R. P. (2023). Does BRAF mutation status and related clinicopathological factors affect the recurrence rate of ameloblastoma? A systematic review, meta-analysis and metaregression. Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine, 52(10), 895-903. Scopus6 WoS6 Europe PMC5 |
| 2022 | Yadav, R., Yadav, A. K., Birring, L., Yadav, N., Chaulagain, T., Maskey, S., . . . Venugopal, A. (2022). EVALUATION OF ORTHODONTIC AND DENTAL EMERGENCIES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. International Journal of Clinical Dentistry, 15(2), 347-356. |
| 2022 | Deo, S. P., Ahmad, M. S., & Singh, A. (2022). Effectiveness of dexamethasone or adrenaline with lignocaine 2% for prolonging inferior alveolar nerve block: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 48(1), 21-32. Scopus3 WoS4 Europe PMC5 |
| 2022 | Bhagat, T., Shrestha, A., Agrawal, S. K., Rijal, P., Aryal, M., & Singh, A. (2022). Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Perception toward Maintenance of Oral Health among Pregnant Women in Eastern Nepal. Journal of Dental Research and Reviews, 9(2), 131-135. |
| 2021 | Shah, R., Ghosh, S., Singh, A., Wazir, S. S., Singh, H. M., Gupta, R., & Chaterjee, A. (2021). Effects of Tobacco Chewing on Periodontal Health in Parsa, Nepal: A Comparative Study. Journal of Dental Research and Reviews, 8(2), 102-106. |
| 2021 | Singh, A., Shrestha, A., & Bhagat, T. (2021). Pain perception and dental anxiety during periodontal probing in patients visiting community oral health programme: a cross sectional study. BMC Oral Health, 21(1), 6 pages. Scopus12 WoS11 Europe PMC12 |
| 2020 | Sah, M. K., Singh, A., & Sangroula, R. K. (2020). Knowledge of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) among dental surgeons of Nepal: a nationwide study. BMC Infectious Diseases, 20(1), 7 pages. Scopus4 WoS4 Europe PMC5 |
| 2020 | Singh, A., Shrestha, A., Bhagat, T. K., & Baral, D. D. (2020). Assessment of oral health status and treatment needs among people of Foklyan area, Dharan, Nepal. BMC Oral Health, 20(1), 8 pages. Scopus16 WoS15 Europe PMC13 |
| 2020 | Subedi, K., Singh, A., Shrestha, A., Bhagat, T., Pyakurel, P., & Agrawal, S. (2020). Oral health screening of residents of bhagwanpur rural municipality, Siraha, Nepal. Journal of Oral Research and Review, 12(1), 23-27. |
| 2019 | Singh, A., Shrestha, A., & Bhagat, T. (2019). Fluoride Level in Drinking Water Sources of Eastern Nepal. Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, 16(41), 414-418. Scopus2 Europe PMC1 |
| 2019 | Singh, A., Subedi, K., Shrestha, A., Bhagat, T., Pyakurel, P., & Agrawal, S. K. (2019). Impact of community diagnosis programme on undergraduate students at BP Koirala institute of health sciences. Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 17(66), 82-87. Scopus2 Europe PMC2 |
| 2018 | Singh, A., Agrawal, S. K., Shrestha, A., & Bhagat, T. (2018). Amelogenesis imperfecta: A case series from the community. Journal of the Nepal Medical Association, 56(214), 977-979. Scopus1 WoS2 Europe PMC1 |
| - | Singh, H. M., Hussain, M. A., Singh, A., Shah, R., Sah, H. K., & Kumar, A. (2024). Prevalence and Pattern of Traumatic Dental Injury Among Patients Visiting a Tertiary Care Center: A Cross-Sectional Study. Med Phoenix, 9(2), 36-39. |
| - | Asdaq, M. A. H., Naz, S., Singh, H. M., Singh, A., Haque, M., Shah, H. K., . . . Khatoon, S. (2023). Reasons and Pattern of Demand for Root Canal Treatment Among Patients Attending A Tertiary Care Center of Madhesh Province: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study. Med Phoenix, 8(1), 26-32. |
| - | Haque, M., Dable, R. A., Rao, R. S., Niranjan, S., Singh, A., Singh, H. M., & Hussain, M. D. A. (2025). Comparison of Soft and Hard Tissue Response between Screw Retained and Cement Retained Implant Prosthesis: An In-vivo Study. Med Phoenix, 10(1), 40-46. |
Provincial Research Grant 2024 of Nepal Health Research Council for research title "Assessment of fluoride level in drinking water sources in Sudurpaschim Province, Nepal"
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Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Department of Community Dentistry, National Medical College (Jan 2022 to Feb 2025), Province 2, Nepal: He was involved in teaching-learning activities of undergraduate students both in lecture sessions and clinical posting. He guided the postgraduate students in their research /thesis. He was also involved in the research activities of the Dental Campus.
- Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Department of Community Dentistry, M.B. Kedia Dental College (2nd Feb. 2021 to 14th Jan. 2022), Province 2, Nepal: He was involved in teaching-learning activities of undergraduate students both in lecture sessions, clinical posting and research activities.
| Date | Role | Board name | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Secretary | Health Sciences Postgraduate Association (HeSPA) | The University of Adelaide | Australia |
| 2012 - 2013 | President | BPKIHS Students' Blood Donation Committee | B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences | Nepal |
| 2012 - 2013 | President | Rotaract Club of Dharan Ghopa (District 3292) | Rotary International | Nepal |
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Member | International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) | United States |
| 2025 - ongoing | Member | Healthy Development Adelaide | Australia |
| 2014 - ongoing | Member | Nepal Medical Association | Nepal |
| 2014 - ongoing | Member | Nepal Dental Association | Nepal |
| Date | Topic | Presented at | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 - 2018 | Fluoride Level in Drinking Water Sources of Eastern Nepal | Annual Conference of Nepal Dental Association | Nepal Dental Association | Nepal |
| 2018 - 2018 | Impact of Community Diagnosis Programme (CDP) on Undergraduate Students at BPKIHS: A cross Sectional Study | BPKIHS Annual Scientific Meet | B P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences | Nepal |
| 2018 - 2018 | Assessment of Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs among Popole of Foklyan Area, Dharan, Nepal | BPKIHS Annual Scientific Meet | B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences | Nepal |
| 2017 - 2017 | Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) Approach, a Gift to the Community | Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry | KIIT University | India |
| Date | Title | Type | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 - ongoing | International Jornal of Dentistry | Peer Review | John Wiley & Sons | United Kingdom |
| 2025 - ongoing | Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology | Peer Review | John Wiley & Sons | United Kingdom |
| 2025 - ongoing | Dental Traumatology | Peer Review | International Association for Dental Traumatology and the Academy for Sports Dentistry | Denmark |
| 2025 - ongoing | Scientific Reports | Peer Review | Springer | United Kingdom |
| 2025 - ongoing | Discover Public Health | Peer Review | Springer | Switzerland |
| 2025 - ongoing | The Scientific World Journal | Peer Review | Springer | Egypt |
| 2025 - ongoing | BMC Public Health | Peer Review | BioMed Central | United Kingdom |
| 2024 - ongoing | Clinical Oral Investigations | Peer Review | Springer | Germany |
| 2020 - ongoing | Medical Science Monitor | Peer Review | International Scientific Information, Inc | United States |
| 2020 - ongoing | BMC Oral Health | Peer Review | BioMed Central | United Kingdom |
| 2020 - ongoing | Journal of Nepal Dental Association | Peer Review | Nepal Dental Association | Nepal |
| 2019 - ongoing | Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal | Peer Review | College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur | Nepal |
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