Tan Nguyen

Tan Nguyen is a Research Fellow at Deakin University and an Honorary Fellow with the Oral Health Research Stream at Melbourne Dental School. He combines clinical practice in both private and public dental sectors with academic contributions in health economics and oral healthcare policy.

• Master of Public Health (2015), The University of Melbourne
• Master of Science in Clinical Education, The University of Melbourne

Dr. Nguyen's research focuses on economic evaluation of health services, emphasizing public health, preventive care, children's dentistry, and teledentistry. His recent publications examine cost-effectiveness of dental interventions, health equity in oral care, and systemic reforms for public dental services.

Current research trends identified in his 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) span health economics, preventive dentistry, policy analysis, and workforce optimization in oral healthcare systems. Key themes include dental caries prevention, health equity, and universal healthcare coverage strategies.

Scientific Awards

• National Health and Medical Research Council Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme (APP1189802)

Professional Roles

• President, Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists’ Association (2017–present)
• Member, National Oral Health Alliance
• Member, Dental Health Services Victoria Population Health Committee
• Member, Melbourne Dental School Curriculum Advisory Committee

As a health economist and educator, Dr. Nguyen has secured multiple research grants and contributed to national dental policy discussions. His work addresses systemic challenges in Australia's oral healthcare system, including long wait times and workforce distribution issues.