Emilija Jensen

Emilija Jensen

Adelaide Dental School

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Research focus and research interests

Dr Emilija Jensen is a Specialist Paediatric Dentist at the Dental Department of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. She graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and concurrent Bachelor of Dental Science awarded with First Class Honours from the University of Adelaide in 2012, working with the Craniofacial Biology research group. She then completed a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Paediatric Dentistry from the University of Adelaide in 2020. She has a research interest in craniofacial biology and paediatric dentistry. She is the Immediate Past President of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry, South Australian and Northern Territory Branch and is currently on the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons SA/NT Branch committee. Emilija has commenced a PhD through ARCPOH, University of Adelaide in the area of cleft lip and palate through the Cleft and Craniofacial SA unit at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2022 - ongoing Consultant Women's and Children's Hospital
    2021 - ongoing Visiting Lecturer University of Adelaide
    2021 - 2022 Senior Registrar Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
    2019 - 2020 Observership Program University of Toronto
    2018 - ongoing Clinical Tutor University of Adelaide
    2017 - 2020 Registrar Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
    2010 - 2012 Research Assistant University of Adelaide

  • Awards and Achievements
    Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
    2021 Award Best PhD Presentation Adelaide Dental School Research Day Australia -
    2021 Award Kenneth J.G. Sutherland Prize Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, General Dental Practice Australia -
    2021 Award Richard Manning King Award Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, General Dental Practice Australia -
    2020 Award American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: My Kid’s Dentist and Orthodontics Poster Competition American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry United States Minor Outlying Islands -
    2019 Nomination Nomination for the ADA/PFA National Emerging Young Lecturer Competition The Pierre Fauchard Academy, Australian Dental Congress, Adelaide Australia -
    2018 Award Postgraduate Presentation, Winner of “People’s Choice Award” Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry Australia -
    2018 Award Colgate Competition, Winner University of Adelaide Australia -

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    2021 University of Adelaide Australia Doctor of Philosophy (candidate)
    2018 - 2020 University of Adelaide Australia Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Paediatric Dentistry (DClinDent, Paediatric Dentistry)
    2011 - 2013 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Science in Dentistry (BSciDent, Honours)
    2008 - 2012 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

  • Certifications
    Date Title Institution name Country
    2021 Fellowship (General Dental Practice) Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, General Dental Practice (FRACDS, GDP) -
    2021 Paediatric Dentistry, Membership (MRACDS, Paed) Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Australia
    2020 SOS4TOTS and Laser Surgery Academy of Laser Dentistry United States
    2017 Graduate Diploma (Orthodontics) International College of Continuing Dental Education (ICCDE) Fellowship -
    2016 Primary Examination Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS) -
    2013 Vocational Dental Graduate Year Program (VDGYP) Oral Health Services, Tasmania -

  • Research Interests
    Oral Health Dentistry Paedodontics Special Needs Dentistry

  • Journals
    Year Citation
    2025 Musa, A. A. R., Sethi, S., Poirier, B. F., Oliver, K. J., & Jensen, E. D. (2025). Pediatric non-traumatic dental presentations to the emergency department: a ten year retrospective study in an Australian tertiary hospital. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 26(2), 349-360.
    DOI
    2025 Ngo, M., Jensen, E., & Meade, M. (2025). The quality of orthognathic surgery information on social media: A scoping review. International Orthodontics, 23(1), 15 pages.
    DOI Scopus3 Europe PMC1
    2025 Ngo, M. K., Loo Yong Kee, N., Jensen, E. D., & Meade, M. J. (2025). A scoping review of website-based orthognathic surgery information. Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology, 140(1), 19-32.
    DOI
    2025 Ting, E. X. Y., Sethi, S., Jensen, E., & Poirier, B. (2025). Pharmacological Postoperative Pain Management for Paediatric Dental Extractions Under General Anaesthesia: A Systematic Review. Pain Research and Management, 2025(1), 13 pages.
    DOI
    2025 Ta, A., Nath, S., Poirier, B., Sethi, S., Smart, G., & Jensen, E. (2025). Changes in the caries-associated microbiota and caries experience in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of Oral Biology, 172, 106179-1-106179-19.
    DOI
    2025 Petroff, L., Richardson, R., Jensen, E., Cheng, A., Sambrook, P., & Rossi-Fedele, G. (2025). Association between endodontic, patient-related factors and severe odontogenic infections; a South Australian retrospective audit. International Endodontic Journal, 58(5), 727-735.
    DOI Scopus1 Europe PMC1
    2025 Jensen, E. D., & Cheng, A. (2025). Fully Digital Workflow for an Immediate Implant-Retained Prosthesis Following Maxillectomy Resection Surgery. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 36(5), e538-e540.
    DOI
    2025 Jensen, E. D., Soares, G., Ju, X., Moore, M., Oliver, K., Roberts, R., . . . Jamieson, L. M. (2025). Descriptive epidemiology of orofacial clefts in South Australia.. J Craniomaxillofac Surg, S1010-5182(25)00168-4.
    DOI
    2024 Lightfoot, E., Jensen, E. D., Gamage, S. N., Cheng, A. H., & Sambrook, P. J. (2024). A Rare Complication of Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery: Postoperative Plate Bending Following Emergency Intubation. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 35(3), E271-E273.
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    2024 Meade, M. J., Poirier, B., & Jensen, E. D. (2024). The quality of Web-based orthodontic information: A scoping review. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 166(4), 313-329.
    DOI Scopus3 Europe PMC1
    2023 Jensen, E. D., Poirier, B. F., Oliver, K. J., Roberts, R., Anderson, P. J., & Jamieson, L. M. (2023). Childhood Experiences and Perspectives of Individuals With Orofacial Clefts: A Qualitative Systematic Review.. The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, 60(7), 888-899.
    DOI Scopus10 WoS1 Europe PMC6
    2023 Jensen, S. W. C., Jensen, E. D., Kaminer-Levin, G., Caro, C., & Stevens, K. (2023). Presurgical Cleft Management of Infants: A Survey of ACPA Approved and International Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Teams. Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal, 60(12), 1521-1528.
    DOI Scopus11 WoS2 Europe PMC7
    2023 Selway, C. A., Jensen, E. D., Pena, A. S., Smart, G., & Weyrich, L. S. (2023). Type 1 diabetes, periodontal health, and a familial history of hyperlipidaemia is associated with oral microbiota in children: a cross-sectional study. BMC Oral Health, 23(1), 1-9.
    DOI Scopus7 Europe PMC6
    2023 Jensen, E. D., Sethi, S., Poirier, B. F., & Meade, M. J. (2023). Advertising and general dental practice: how compliant are practice websites in Australia with legal requirements?. Aust Dent J, 68(2), 92-97.
    DOI Scopus2 Europe PMC2
    2023 Jensen, E. D., Smart, G., Lee, N., Tan, J., Oliver, K., Ha, W. N., & Ranjitkar, S. (2023). Prevalence and morphological features of molar-root incisor malformation from a specialist pediatric dental unit.. International journal of paediatric dentistry, 33(6), 543-552.
    DOI Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1
    2023 Sethi, S., O'Neil, M., Jensen, E., Smart, G., & Poirier, B. (2023). Toxicity with proton therapy for oral and/or oropharyngeal cancers: A scoping review. Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine, 52(7), 567-574.
    DOI Scopus4 WoS2 Europe PMC2
    2023 Musa, A. A. R., Sethi, S., Poirier, B. F., Oliver, K. J., & Jensen, E. D. (2023). Non-traumatic emergency department dental visits among patients 0–25 years of age: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 33(5), 457-467.
    DOI Scopus4 Europe PMC3
    2023 Smart, G., Jensen, E. D., Poirier, B. F., & Sethi, S. (2023). The impact of enzyme replacement therapy on the oral health manifestations of hypophosphatasia among children: a scoping review. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 24(4), 429-440.
    DOI Scopus5 Europe PMC5
    2023 Dang, B., Gamage, S., Sethi, S., Jensen, E. D., Sambrook, P., & Goss, A. (2023). The role of hyperbaric oxygen in osteoradionecrosis-a prophylactic insight.. Aust Dent J, 68(3), 171-178.
    DOI Scopus4 Europe PMC4
    2023 He, I., Poirier, B., Jensen, E., Kaur, S., Hedges, J., Jesudason, S., . . . Sethi, S. (2023). Demystifying the connection between periodontal disease and chronic kidney disease – An umbrella review. Journal of Periodontal Research, 58(5), 874-892.
    DOI Scopus17 WoS2 Europe PMC12
    2023 Jensen, E. D., Smart, G., Poirier, B. F., & Sethi, S. (2023). Molar-root incisor malformation - a systematic review of case reports and case series. BMC Oral Health, 23(1), 576-1-576-8.
    DOI Scopus2 WoS1 Europe PMC1
    2023 Jensen, E. D., Smart, G., Poirier, B. F., & Sethi, S. (2023). Correction: Molar-root incisor malformation — a systematic review of case reports and case series (BMC Oral Health, (2023), 23, 1, (576), 10.1186/s12903-023-03275-6). BMC Oral Health, 23(1), 921.
    DOI
    2022 Jensen, E. D., Ha, W., Tan, J., Oliver, K. J., & Ranjitkar, S. (2022). Rapidly progressing generalised tooth resorption associated with primary immunodeficiency due to XIAP/BIRC4 mutation.. Int J Paediatr Dent, 33(2), 196-202.
    DOI Scopus1 WoS1
    2022 Lim, C., Jensen, E. D., Poirier, B. F., Sethi, S., Smart, G., & Peña, A. S. (2022). Molar-incisor hypomineralisation prevalence in a cohort of Australian children with type 1 diabetes.. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent, 24(1), 117-123.
    DOI
    2022 Poirier, B., Jensen, E., & Sethi, S. (2022). The evolution of the teledentistry landscape in Australia: A scoping review.. The Australian journal of rural health, 30(4), 434-441.
    DOI Scopus11 WoS3 Europe PMC10
    2022 He, I., Smart, G., Poirier, B. F., Sethi, S., & Jensen, E. D. (2022). An update on dental caries in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Pediatric Dental Journal, 32(2), 77-86.
    DOI Scopus2 WoS1
    2021 Jensen, E., Allen, G., Bednarz, J., Couper, J., & Peña, A. (2021). Periodontal risk markers in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes/metabolism research and reviews, 37(1), 1-8.
    DOI Scopus15 WoS8 Europe PMC12
    2021 Jensen, E. D., Selway, C. A., Allen, G., Bednarz, J., Weyrich, L. S., Gue, S., . . . Couper, J. (2021). Early markers of periodontal disease and altered oral microbiota are associated with glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes. Pediatric Diabetes, 22(3), 474-481.
    DOI Scopus27 WoS16 Europe PMC22
    2021 Jensen, S. W., Jensen, E. D., Sampson, W., & Dreyer, C. (2021). Torque requirements and the influence of pilot holes on orthodontic miniscrew microdamage. Applied Sciences Switzerland, 11(8), 9 pages.
    DOI Scopus2 WoS1
    2021 Jensen, E. D., Jensen, S. W., & Oliver, K. (2021). Cone beam computed tomography as a first line investigation in the pediatric dental patient. Pediatric Dental Journal, 31(2), 129-135.
    DOI Scopus2 WoS2
    2021 Jensen, E. D. (2021). Generalised hypomineralisation of enamel in oculodentodigital dysplasia: comprehensive dental management of a case. BMJ Case Reports, 14(1), 4 pages.
    DOI Scopus3 WoS2 Europe PMC2
    2020 Jensen, S. W., Jensen, E. D., Sampson, W. J., & Dreyer, C. W. (2020). Assessment of microdamage caused by orthodontic miniscrew pilot holes. Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 36(2), 146-152.
    Scopus1 WoS1

 GRANTS

Eustace International Travel Award

AUD$2 500

2020 University of Adelaide

University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry Research Day 2020

 

The YPG Professional Development Grants Program

AUD$500

The Young Professionals Group Development Grant Program

Preparation for Fellowship Success

 

Colgate Travel Award

AUD$1 800

International Association of Dental Research, Asia/Pacific Region

Dental caries and periodontal disease experience in children with type I diabetes mellitus

 

WCH Foundation Research Project Grant

AUD$75 000

Does periodontal disease treatment improve vascular health in children with type 1 diabetes?

 

WCH Foundation MS McLeod Department Research Grant

AUD$10 000

Does periodontal disease treatment improve vascular health in children with type 1 diabetes?

 

Australian Dental Research Foundation Research Grant

AUD$3 000

Colin Cormie Grant

Changes in nanomechanical properties of eroded enamel after treatment with remineralization agents

 

Dentsply Australia Research Grant

AUD$5 000

Dentsply Australia Pty Ltd. New South Wales, Australia

Determination of chemical compositions of incipient and eroded enamel

 

Australian Dental Research Foundation Research Grant

AUD$3 000

Undergraduate Research Grant

The effect of erosive demineralisation and remineralisation on nanohardness of human enamel

 

Australian Dental Research Foundation Research Grant

AUD$1 500

Summer Research Grant

Change in nanomechanical properties of enamel after demineralisation

 

 

 

  • Other Supervision Activities
    Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name
    2021 - ongoing Principal Supervisor Association of glycaemic control with dental caries and oral microbiota for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes compared to healthy controls The University of Adelaide - Postdoctorate - Dr Isaac He
    2021 - ongoing Principal Supervisor A 10 year retrospective audit of the demographic and management of non-traumatic dental emergency presentations not requiring admission to the Women’s and Children’s Hospital The University of Adelaide - Honours - Dr Ali Musa

  • Memberships
    Date Role Membership Country
    2020 - ongoing President Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry Australia
    2017 - 2019 Member Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry Australia
    2016 - ongoing Member Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry Australia
    2015 - ongoing Member Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Australia
    2015 - 2017 Member Australasian Society for Tongue and Lip ties Australia
    2015 - 2017 Member Australian Society of Endodontology Australia
    2013 - ongoing Member International Association for Dental Research Australia
    2010 - 2011 Member Australian Society of Periodontology Australia
    2008 - ongoing Member Australian Dental Association Australia
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