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Nilesh Shah, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dental Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. His education includes a B.S. from Case Western University (2001) and a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh (2012). His research focuses on implementation science, oral cancer recurrence mechanisms, dental education challenges, and evidence-based guideline adoption in clinical practice. He has conducted studies on factors influencing oral squamous cell carcinoma recurrence, dental sealant implementation in managed care systems, and dental student transitions into professional education.
Key projects include a stepped-wedge trial evaluating deliberative engagement to improve guideline adherence and a longitudinal study on dental students' experiences transitioning from undergraduate to professional training. His work addresses disparities in healthcare delivery, academic stress management, and clinical guideline effectiveness. Collaborations with institutions like Kaiser Permanente Northwest Dental highlight his focus on real-world application of research findings.
Publications span journals like PLoS ONE, Journal of the American Dental Association, and Implementation Science Communications. He advises on dental curriculum design, patient care protocols, and health policy. His lab focuses on translational research bridging academic findings to clinical practice improvements, with ongoing studies on opioid prescribing trends and preventive dental care strategies.
