Robert Anthonappa

Robert Anthonappa is a Professor and Dean/Head of the Dental School at The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on pediatric dentistry, dental caries, traumatic injuries, and innovative diagnostic technologies. He actively contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through oral health research.

• Key Research Areas: Dental Caries, Traumatic Dental Injuries, Eye Tracking, Children's Oral Health, Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry, Remineralization Therapies.
• Recent Publications: Systematic reviews on mobile health apps for dental trauma, AI in caries detection, and studies on supernumerary teeth localization.
• Grants: Led projects on fluoride intake, eye-tracking technology, and remineralization potential of toothpastes using Micro-CT and Raman Spectroscopy.
• Awards: Recipient of the Dental School Mid-Career Research Award (2022).
• Collaborations: Works with international institutions on pediatric dental research, including projects in India and Australia.
• Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry.

His work emphasizes evidence-based practices, with a focus on improving diagnosis, prevention, and management of dental conditions in children through advanced imaging and behavioral studies.