Dr Emilija Jensen
School of Dentistry
College of Health
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.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
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| 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 |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
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| 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 | - |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
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| 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) |
| Date | Title | Institution name | Country |
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| 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 | - |
| Year | Citation |
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| 2026 | Rao, A., Walker, H., Jensen, E., Tong, J., & Batstone, M. (2026). Which monoclonal antibodies cause osteonecrosis of the jaws? An overview of the current literature excluding denosumab.. International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery, S0901-5027(25)01531-0. |
| 2026 | Richardson, R. J., Jensen, E. D., Poirier, B., Sethi, S., Cheng, A., Jamieson, L., & Sambrook, P. (2026). Trans-Tasman Comparison of Microbial Trends and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns in Severe Odontogenic Infection: A 5-Year Retrospective Analysis of South Australia, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand.. Aust Dent J. |
| 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. |
| 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. Scopus5 WoS4 Europe PMC2 |
| 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. |
| 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. Scopus1 Europe PMC1 |
| 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. |
| 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. Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC3 |
| 2025 | Jensen, E. D., & Cheng, A. (2025). Fully Digital Workflow for an Immediate Implant-Retained Prosthesis Following Maxillectomy Resection Surgery.. J Craniofac Surg, 36(5), e538-e540. |
| 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, 53(9), 1320-1325. Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2025 | Daniel, J. B., Jensen, E., Poirier, B., Logan, R., Krishnan, S., & Sethi, S. (2025). Paediatric cancers of the head and neck: An umbrella review. Journal of Pediatric Surgery Open, 12, 8 pages. |
| 2025 | Jensen, E. D., Poirier, B. F., Ju, X., Oliver, K., Moore, M., Anderson, P. J., . . . Jamieson, L. M. (2025). Psychological, Medical and Educational Experiences of Adolescents With Orofacial Clefts in South Australia.. Int J Paediatr Dent, 36(1), 14 pages. |
| 2025 | Jensen, E. D., Soares, G., Cook, S., Seifert, M. L., Ju, X., Moore, M., . . . Jamieson, L. M. (2025). The Burden of Cleft Surgery a 36-Year Reflection of Surgical Management of Children With Orofacial Clefts in South Australia.. Cleft Palate Craniofac J, 10556656251387961. |
| 2025 | Musa, A. A. R., Jensen, E. D., Richardson, R., Cheng, A., & Sambrook, P. J. (2025). Post-Operative Infections Following Dentoalveolar Surgery Admitted to an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Tertiary Centre.. Aust Dent J, 9 pages. |
| 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.. The Journal of craniofacial surgery, 35(3), E271-E273. |
| 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. Scopus5 WoS5 Europe PMC3 |
| 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. Scopus12 WoS12 Europe PMC8 |
| 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. Scopus14 WoS10 Europe PMC9 |
| 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. Scopus9 WoS10 Europe PMC7 |
| 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. Scopus2 WoS2 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. Scopus2 WoS2 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. Scopus5 WoS4 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. Scopus4 WoS4 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. Scopus5 WoS5 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. Scopus4 WoS4 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. Scopus20 WoS15 Europe PMC15 |
| 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. Scopus3 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. |
| 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. Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1 |
| 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. Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1 |
| 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. Scopus12 WoS8 Europe PMC13 |
| 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. 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. Scopus18 WoS17 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. Scopus30 WoS25 Europe PMC28 |
| 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. Scopus2 WoS3 |
| 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. 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. Scopus4 WoS2 Europe PMC3 |
| 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 |
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Eustace International Travel Award AUD$2 500 2020 University of Adelaide University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry Research Day 2020 |
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The YPG Professional Development Grants Program AUD$500 The Young Professionals Group Development Grant Program Preparation for Fellowship Success |
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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 |
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WCH Foundation Research Project Grant AUD$75 000 Does periodontal disease treatment improve vascular health in children with type 1 diabetes? |
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WCH Foundation MS McLeod Department Research Grant AUD$10 000 Does periodontal disease treatment improve vascular health in children with type 1 diabetes? |
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Australian Dental Research Foundation Research Grant AUD$3 000 Colin Cormie Grant Changes in nanomechanical properties of eroded enamel after treatment with remineralization agents |
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Dentsply Australia Research Grant AUD$5 000 Dentsply Australia Pty Ltd. New South Wales, Australia Determination of chemical compositions of incipient and eroded enamel |
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Australian Dental Research Foundation Research Grant AUD$3 000 Undergraduate Research Grant The effect of erosive demineralisation and remineralisation on nanohardness of human enamel |
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Australian Dental Research Foundation Research Grant AUD$1 500 Summer Research Grant Change in nanomechanical properties of enamel after demineralisation |
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| Date | Role | Research Topic | Location | Program | Supervision Type | Student Load | Student Name |
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| 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 |
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
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| 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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