معرفی
Ms. Rebecca Chen is a Lecturer (Education Focused) in the Population Oral Health team at the Sydney Dental School, University of Sydney. She specializes in educational programs enhancing preventive oral healthcare practices, with expertise in mobile health (mHealth) interventions, early childhood caries prevention, and public health dentistry. Her work integrates evidence-based approaches to address oral health equity and innovation. She contributes to teaching across the BOH, DMD, and Masters programs and coordinates foundational subjects in the DMD curriculum.
Research Interests:
- Development and evaluation of mHealth interventions for oral health behavior change
- Prevention of severe early childhood caries using health systems approaches
- Interprofessional education in preventive practices
- Cariology and policy-driven oral health strategies
Current Projects:
- Co-designing the SmilesUp! mHealth program for early childhood caries prevention
- Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for mHealth interventions
- Patient-reported outcome measure development for public dental services
Awards and Honors:
- Roland Bryant Award for Excellence in Teaching (2019)
- Finalist, Australian National Youth Health Awards (2015)
- University of Sydney Academic Excellence Prize (2009)
- University of Sydney Merit Scholarship (2008–2010)
Professional Activities:
Ms. Chen is affiliated with the International Association for Dental Research, Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association, and Health Services Research Association of Australia and New Zealand. Her research has informed NSW Health policies and initiatives, including guidelines for dental services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
