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Anu Kallio is a University Teacher at the Institute of Dentistry, part of the School of Medicine at the University of Turku, Finland. She holds a DDS and PhD, and is actively engaged in research and teaching within dental sciences.
Her research focuses on dental anxiety, behavioral aspects of oral health, and dental education. Using data from the FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study, she investigates how parental dental anxiety evolves and impacts both parents and children's oral healthcare behaviors.
Recent publications highlight her work on longitudinal trajectories of dental anxiety, its association with smoking, and innovations in dental education during the pandemic. Her studies often appear in high-impact journals such as Dentistry Journal and European Journal of Oral Sciences, reflecting a strong commitment to evidence-based dentistry and public health.
She has contributed to understanding how dental education can adapt to crises, particularly through the modification of national OSCEs during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on student feedback and implementation strategies.
Anu Kallio collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of researchers in psychology, pediatrics, and public health, enhancing the translational impact of her work.
Scientific Contributions:
- Longitudinal study of dental anxiety in parents and children
- Behavioral risk factors in oral health
- Innovation in dental clinical assessment
Awards and Honors:
- No awards mentioned in the provided text.
Advising and Grants: While no specific students or grants are listed, her involvement in major cohort studies suggests participation in funded research projects. She likely mentors students through her teaching and research roles at the Institute of Dentistry.
Labs and Teams: She is an active member of the FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study research group, contributing expertise in dental and behavioral sciences.
