Meghashyam Bhat

Meghashyam Bhat

Adelaide Dental School

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Prof. Meghashyam Bhat is a public health dentist and oral epidemiologist with a strong focus on oral epidemiology, preventive dentistry, and public health. Currently serving as a Visiting Professor at the Adelaide Dental School, he is actively engaged in research on the factors influencing oral health among marginalized populations. Driven by a deep commitment to improving oral health outcomes for underserved communities, Prof. Bhat is eager to collaborate and contribute to impactful research in this vital field.

Research Interests:
Epidemiology of Oral Diseases
Oral Health related Quality of Life
Risk Indicators for Periodontal Diseases
Socio-economic inequality in Oral health
Oral Health of Marginalized Populations.

Qualifications:
BDS, MDS (Community Dentistry), PGDHHM (India) MPH (Ireland) Ph.D (Australia), DDPH RCS (Eng) MDTFEd (RCS Edin) Cert of Leadership (Canada) 

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2025 - ongoing Research Consultant in Public Health/ Dental Public Health Self
    2025 - 2028 Visiting Professor Level E University of Adelaide
    2022 - 2025 Visiting Associate Professor Level D University of Adelaide
    2019 - 2022 Visiting Research Fellow Level B University of Adelaide

  • Language Competencies
    Language Competency
    English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    2021 - 2024 University College Cork Ireland MPH
    2010 - 2014 University of Adelaide Australia PhD
    2001 - 2004 Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences India Masters in Dental Surgery (Community Dentistry)
    2001 - 2003 Indira Gandhi Open University India Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management
    1993 - 1998 Manipal Academy of Higher Education India Bachelor of Dental Surgery

  • Postgraduate Training
    Date Title Institution Country
    2010 - 2014 PhD in Dentistry University of Adelaide Australia
    2001 - 2004 Master of Dental Surgery (Community Dentistry) Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru India

  • Certifications
    Date Title Institution name Country
    2023 Certificate of Leadership University of Waterloo Canada
    2022 DDPH RCS Royal College of Surgeons of England United Kingdom
    2019 MDTFED Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh United Kingdom

  • Research Interests
    Community Child Health Dentistry Public Health Indigenous and Disadvantaged Health Oral Health

  • Journals
    Year Citation
    2024 Bhat, S., & Bhat, M. (2024). Index of Caries Experience – A Composite System for Recording Dental Caries. Indian Journal of Dental Research, 35(1), 49-53.
    DOI
    2024 Gammulle, K. A., Dhanapriyanka, M., & Bhat, M. (2024). Periodontal Health Among Pregnant Women in Sri Lanka: A Cross-Sectional Study. Public Health Challenges, 3(3), e209.
    DOI Scopus1
    2022 Singh, S., Acharya, S., Bhat, M., Chakravarthy, P. K., & Kariya, P. (2022). Psycho-social correlates of dental anxiety and its association with caries experience in 12-16-year-old school going children in Southern India. ADVANCES IN HUMAN BIOLOGY, 12(1), 60-64.
    DOI
    2021 Balkaran, R., Bhat, M., Marchan, S., & Smith, W. (2021). Knowledge, attitude, and practices of dentists in caribbean countries during the covid-19 pandemic: A multicenter cross-sectional study. Dentistry Journal, 9(11), 15 pages.
    DOI Scopus2 WoS4 Europe PMC4
    2021 Singh, S., Acharya, S., Bhat, M., Bhat, S., Chakravarthy, P. K., & Kariya, P. (2021). Health Locus of Control: A Determinant of Oral Health among Tobacco users in Rural India. JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL, 33(38B), 151-159.
    DOI
    2021 Bhat, M., Bhat, S., Roberts-Thomson, K. F., & Do, L. G. (2021). Self-rated oral health and associated factors among a population in rural India—an epidemiological study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(12), 8 pages.
    DOI Scopus15 WoS7 Europe PMC10
    2021 Bhat, M., Bhat, S., Brondani, M., Mejia, G. C., Pradhan, A., Roberts-Thomson, K., & Do, L. G. (2021). Prevalence, Extent, and Severity of Oral Health Impacts Among Adults in Rural Karnataka, India.. JDR Clin Trans Res, 6(2), 2380084420932163.
    DOI Scopus7 WoS7 Europe PMC5
    2021 Balkaran, R., Bhat, M., Smith, W., & Marchan, S. (2021). COVID-19 Stressors among Dental Academics at UWI-A Caribbean Perspective. ORAL, 1(1), 36-44.
    DOI
    2019 Bhat, M., Bhat, S., Roberts-Thomson, K., & Do, L. G. (2019). Is periodontitis independently associated with potentially malignant disorders of the oral cavity?. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 20(1), 283-287.
    DOI Scopus6 Europe PMC4
    2018 Bhat, M., Do, L. G., & Roberts-Thomson, K. (2018). Association between dental visiting and missing teeth: estimation using propensity score adjustment. Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry, 9(3), e12326-1-e12326-8.
    DOI Scopus9 WoS8 Europe PMC5
    2018 Bhat, M., Do, L., & Roberts-Thomson, K. (2018). Risk indicators for prevalence, extent and severity of periodontitis among rural Indian population aged 35-54 years. International journal of dental hygiene, 16(4), 492-502.
    DOI Scopus11 WoS9 Europe PMC8
    2015 Bhat, M., Roberts-Thomson, K., & Do, L. (2015). Clustering of risk indicators for periodontal disease: a population-based study. Community Dental Health, 32(3), 158-162.
    DOI Scopus12 WoS9 Europe PMC7
    2013 Pentapati, K. C., Acharya, S., Bhat, M., Krishna Rao, S. V., & Singh, S. (2013). Oral health impact, dental caries, and oral health behaviors among the National Cadets Corps in South India.. Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry, 4(1), 39-43.
    DOI Scopus11 WoS8 Europe PMC7
    2013 Pentapati, K. C., Acharya, S., Bhat, M., Rao, S. V. K., & Singh, S. (2013). Knowledge of dental decay and associated factors among pregnant women: A study from rural india. Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry, 11(2), 161-168.
    DOI Scopus10 WoS9 Europe PMC6
    2012 Priya, H., Acharya, S., Kumar, M., Bhat, M., & Purohit, B. (2012). Oral health status and treatment need among preschool children attending Anganwadi Centres - a comparative study. Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry, 10(4), 355-363.
    DOI Scopus4 WoS2 Europe PMC2
    2012 Purohit, B., Singh, A., Acharya, S., Bhat, M., & Priya, H. (2012). Assessment and validation of the oral impact on daily performance (OIDP) instrument among adults in Karnataka, South India. Community Dental Health, 29(3), 203-208.
    DOI Scopus13 WoS12 Europe PMC8
    2011 Rao, S., Bhat, M., & David, J. (2011). Work, stress, and diurnal bruxism: a pilot study among information technology professionals in Bangalore City, India. International Journal of Dentistry, 2011, 1-5.
    DOI Scopus21 WoS10 Europe PMC13
    2011 Singh, A., Purohit, B., Sequeira, P., Acharya, S., & Bhat, M. (2011). Malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need measured by the Dental Aesthetic Index and its association with dental caries in Indian schoolchildren. Community Dental Health, 28(4), 313-316.
    DOI Scopus22 WoS19 Europe PMC19
    2011 Sikka, M., Sequeira, P. S., Acharya, S., Bhat, M., Rao, A., & Nagaraj, A. (2011). Poor oral health in patients with coronary heart disease: A case control study of indian adults. New Zealand Medical Journal, 124(1347), 10.
    Scopus4 Europe PMC4
    2011 Singh, A., Bharathi, M. P., Sequeira, P., Acharya, S., & Bhat, M. (2011). Oral health status and practices of 5 and 12 year old indian tribal children. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 35(3), 325-330.
    DOI Scopus22 WoS15 Europe PMC13
    2011 Singh, A., Sequiera, P., Acharya, S., & Bhat, M. (2011). Oral health status of two 12-year-old socially disadvantaged groups in South India: A comparative study. Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry, 9(1), 03-07.
    Scopus7 WoS5 Europe PMC8
    2011 Kalyana, P., Shashidhar, A., Meghashyam, B., Sreevidya, K. R., & Sweta, S. (2011). Stain removal efficacy of a novel dentifrice containing papain and Bromelain extracts - an in vitro study. International Journal of Dental Hygiene, 9(3), 229-233.
    DOI Scopus41 Europe PMC24
    2011 Sikka, M., Sequeira, P. S., Acharya, S., Bhat, M., Rao, A., & Nagaraj, A. (2011). Poor oral health in patients with coronary heart disease: a case-control study of Indian adults. NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL JOURNAL, 124(1347), 53-62.
    WoS3
    2010 Singh, S., Acharya, S., Bhat, M., Rao, S. K., & Pentapati, K. C. (2010). Mobile phone hygiene: Potential risks posed by use in the clinics of an Indian dental school. Journal of Dental Education, 74(10), 1153-1158.
    Scopus44 WoS36 Europe PMC22
    2010 Purohit, B. M., Acharya, S., & Bhat, M. (2010). Oral health status and treatment needs of children attending special schools in South India: A comparative study. Special Care in Dentistry, 30(6), 235-241.
    DOI Scopus42 WoS36 Europe PMC27
    2009 Purohit, B., Priya, H., Acharya, S., Bhat, M., & Ballal, M. (2009). Efficacy of pre-procedural rinsing in reducing aerosol contamination during dental procedures. Journal of Infection Prevention, 10(6), 190-192.
    DOI Scopus13
    2009 Rao, S. K., Bhat, G. S., Aradhya, S., Devi, A., & Bhat, M. (2009). Study of the efficacy of toothpaste containing casein phosphopeptide in the prevention of dental caries: A randomized controlled trial in 12- to 15-year-old high caries risk children in Bangalore, India. Caries Research, 43(6), 430-435.
    DOI Scopus51 WoS42 Europe PMC28
    2008 Bhat, M. (2008). Access in India. Journal of the American Dental Association, 139(2), 129-130.
    DOI Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC1
    2008 Bhat, M. (2008). Oral health status and treatment needs of a rural Indian fishing community. West Indian Medical Journal, 57(4), 414-417.
    Scopus22 WoS12 Europe PMC12
    2008 Bhat, M. (2008). Letter to the editor. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 14(3), 747.
    2008 Bhat, M. (2008). Community health.. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal La Revue De Sante De La Mediterranee Orientale Al Majallah Al Ihhyah Li Sharq Al Mutawassi, 14(3), 747.
    2007 Bhat, M. (2007). Preventing a dropout [3]. British Dental Journal, 202(4), 176-177.
    DOI WoS1
    2007 Bhat, M. (2007). Internet revolution [9]. British Dental Journal, 202(11), 645.
    DOI
    2007 Bhat, M. (2007). Hookah hazards [3]. British Dental Journal, 203(8), 441.
    DOI Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC2
    2007 Bhat, M. (2007). Stranded candidates [3]. British Dental Journal, 202(12), 706.
    DOI
    2007 Bhat, M. (2007). Soothing alternatives [2]. British Dental Journal, 203(2), 62.
    DOI
    2007 Bhat, M. (2007). No passage to Indians [5]. British Dental Journal, 202(7), 368.
    DOI
    2007 Meghashyam, B., Nagesh, L., & Ankola, A. (2007). Lifestyle of dentists in South India. West Indian Medical Journal, 56(1), 99-100.
    DOI Scopus1 Europe PMC1
    2007 Meghashyam, B., Nagesh, L., & Ankola, A. (2007). Dental caries status and treatment needs of children of fisher folk communities, residing in the costal areas of Karnataka Region, South India. West Indian Medical Journal, 56(1), 96-98.
    DOI Scopus15 Europe PMC7
    2007 Bhat, M. (2007). Graduate dental education in Norway for students from developing countries.. Journal of Dental Education, 71(5), 569.
    Scopus2 WoS1 Europe PMC1
    2007 Bhat, M. (2007). Health message for smokers in the rural and remote areas of the developing world.. Rural and Remote Health, 7(3), 813.
    Scopus1 Europe PMC1
    2007 Bhat, M. (2007). Rural health outreach training.. Rural and Remote Health, 7(2), 792.
    DOI
    2007 Bhat, M. (2007). Dental public health graduate programs for Indian dentists.. Journal of Dental Education, 71(4), 449.
    2007 Bhat, M. (2007). Dentist as CEO [1]. Journal of the American Dental Association, 138(8), 1060-1061.
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Australia Awards Fellowship 2023-2024 awarded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Canberra Australia

IADR-ANZ  Travel Grant 2013

Scholarship Department of Health and Ageing 2010-11

IPRS/University of Adelaide Scholarship 2010-14

 

Prof. Bhat has been involved in teaching BDS and BOH students.

  • Other Supervision Activities
    Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name
    2014 - ongoing Other Research on Oral Health Issues in Asia Pacific Regions Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru India BDS Other Full Time BDS Students

  • Offices Held
    Date Office Name Institution Country
    2025 - 2028 Visiting Professor Level E Adelaide Dental School, The University of Adelaide Australia
    2022 - 2025 Visiting Associate Professor Level D Adelaide Dental School, The University of Adelaide Australia
    2019 - 2022 Visiting Research Fellow Level B University of Adelaide Australia
    2014 - ongoing Professor of Public Health Dentistry Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, India India
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