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  1. Unpacking the Oral Healthcare Landscape in India: A Qualitative Inquiry into Strengths, Shortfalls, and Future Directions Through the Lens of Public Health Dentists

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, November 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  2. Association of hand grip strength and bite force on the presence of plaque among adults aged 35–44 years in Mangalore – a cross-sectional study

    Article • BMC Research Notes, August 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  3. Analysis of copper, zinc, arsenic, and lead content of over-the-counter toothpastes from india: an invitro study

    Article • Scientific Reports, July 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  4. Microplastic content of over-the-counter toothpastes from India: an in-vitro study

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Health Research, June 2025, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  5. Updated STROCSS Guidelines: Enhancing Surgery Study Reporting with AI-Focused Criteria

    Article • Premier Journal of Science, June 2025, Premier Science

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  6. Heavy metal content of over-the-counter toothpastes—a systematic review of in vitro studies

    Article • Frontiers in Dental Medicine, March 2025, Frontiers

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  7. Development and Validation of the “Basic Oral Health Assessment Tool” (BOHAT) for Nondental Health Care Professionals to Use With the Indian Adult Population: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study

    Article • JMIR Research Protocols, February 2025, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  8. Analysis of internet educational websites on tobacco cessation: A content analysis

    Article • F1000Research, November 2024, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  9. Tobacco Control Policy in India: Progress and Challenges Quantified Using the Tobacco Control Scale

    Article • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, September 2024, EpiSmart Science Vector Ltd

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  10. Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Human Amniotic Membrane Pulpotomy in Primary Molars: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    Article • International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, August 2024, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  11. Development and Validation of the “Basic Oral Health Assessment Tool” (BOHAT) for Nondental Health Care Professionals to Use With the Indian Adult Population: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)

    Article • June 2024, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  12. A qualitative exploration of patients’ perception regarding the comprehensive dental services availed at a primary health center

    Article • F1000Research, May 2024, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  13. Understanding rapid oral health deterioration and its associated factors among older adults: A scoping review

    Article • F1000Research, April 2024, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  14. A qualitative exploration of patients’ perception regarding the comprehensive dental services availed at a primary health center

    Article • F1000Research, March 2024, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  15. A scoping review exploring oral health inequalities in India: a call for action to reform policy, practice and research

    Article • International Journal for Equity in Health, November 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  16. Preferred Reporting Of Case Series in Surgery (PROCESS) 2023 guidelines

    Article • International Journal of Surgery, November 2023, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  17. Effect of whitening toothpastes on the surface roughness and microhardness of human teeth—an in vitro study

    Article • Clinical Oral Investigations, November 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  18. Effect of educational intervention in reducing exposure to second hand tobacco smoke among 12-year-old children as determined by their salivary cotinine levels and knowledge, attitude and behavior - a randomized controlled trial

    Article • Frontiers in Oral Health, September 2023, Frontiers

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  19. Role of nutritional supplements on oral health in adults – A systematic review

    Article • F1000Research, May 2023, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  20. Microplastic content of over-the-counter toothpastes - a systematic review

    Article • F1000Research, April 2023, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  21. Effect of whitening toothpaste on surface roughness and microhardness of human teeth: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • F1000Research, March 2022, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  22. Effect of whitening toothpaste on surface roughness and microhardness of human teeth: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • F1000Research, February 2022, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  23. Effect of whitening toothpaste on surface roughness and microhardness of human teeth: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • F1000Research, January 2022, Faculty of 1000, Ltd.

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  24. Exposure to Second Hand Tobacco Smoke among 12 year old Adolescents in Mangalore, Karnataka – A Descriptive Study

    Article • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, March 2021, EpiSmart Science Vector Ltd

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  25. The PROCESS 2020 Guideline: Updating Consensus Preferred Reporting Of CasE Series in Surgery (PROCESS) Guidelines

    Article • International Journal of Surgery, December 2020, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  26. The SCARE 2020 Guideline: Updating Consensus Surgical CAse REport (SCARE) Guidelines

    Article • International Journal of Surgery, December 2020, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  27. Insights into disaster management scenario among various health-care students in India: A multi-institutional, multi-professional study

    Article • Indian Journal of Community Medicine, January 2020, Medknow

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  28. Effectiveness of a School-Based ‘Tobacco Free’ Intervention on Adolescents’ Knowledge and Exposure to Second Hand Tobacco Smoke - A Multiphase Study

    Article • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, December 2019, EpiSmart Science Vector Ltd

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  29. Counselling as a Tool for Tobacco Cessation in a Dental Institution: Insights from India

    Article • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, August 2019, EpiSmart Science Vector Ltd

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  30. Assessment of the Oral Health Status and Erosive Tooth Wear among Employees of a Petrochemical Industry in Mangalore, India

    Article • Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, January 2019, Diva Enterprises Private Limited

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  31. Caries Risk Profiles of Rural and Urban 12 Year Old School Children in Mangalore Using the Cariogram

    Article • Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, January 2019, Diva Enterprises Private Limited

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  32. Factors Influencing Dental Avoidance Behavior among Adolescents in India-Application of Contemplation Ladder

    Article • Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, January 2019, Diva Enterprises Private Limited

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  33. Impact of Bruxism on Oral Health-related Quality of Life among Schoolchildren in Mangaluru City—A Case Control Study

    Article • World Journal of Dentistry, January 2019, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  34. Qualitative Research and its Role in Public Health Dentistry

    Article • World Journal of Dentistry, January 2019, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  35. Relationship between Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) and Oral Health Status of the Institutionalized Elderly in Mangalore, India

    Article • Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, January 2019, Diva Enterprises Private Limited

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  36. Sociodemographic Determinants of Dental Fluorosis in Mangaluru, Karnataka, India: An Explorative Study

    Article • World Journal of Dentistry, January 2019, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  37. The SCARE 2018 statement: Updating consensus Surgical CAse REport (SCARE) guidelines

    Article • International Journal of Surgery, December 2018, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Patrick James Bradley, Dr Ashwini Rao

  38. Compliance with Statutory Tobacco Guidelines in and around Schools in Mangaluru, India: An Observational Study

    Article • World Journal of Dentistry, January 2017, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  39. Disparities in Oral Health Behaviour among Young Adults in Mangalore, India: A Psychosocial Perspective

    Article • JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH, January 2017, JCDR Research and Publications

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  40. Effect of Motives for Food Choice on Oral Health among Primary School Children in Mangalore: An Analytical Survey

    Article • JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH, January 2017, JCDR Research and Publications

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  41. Factors influencing Oral Health and Utilization of Oral Health Care in an Indian Fishing Community, Mangaluru City, India

    Article • World Journal of Dentistry, January 2017, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  42. General Dental Practitioners as Potential Responders to Disaster Scenario in a Highly Disaster-prone Area: An Explorative Study

    Article • The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, January 2017, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  43. Impact of occlusal support and perceived chewing ability on oral health-related quality of life among patients attending a private dental institution in India

    Article • The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society, January 2017, Medknow

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  44. Readiness and utilization of computer-assisted learning among dental students and faculty

    Article • Dental Hypotheses, January 2017, Medknow

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  45. Preferred reporting of case series in surgery; the PROCESS guidelines

    Article • International Journal of Surgery, December 2016, Elsevier

    Mr Iain J Nixon, Dr Ashwini Rao

  46. The validity and reliability of the Sense of Coherence scale among Indian university students

    Article • Global Health Promotion, July 2016, SAGE Publications

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  47. Work-Associated Stress and Nicotine Dependence among Law Enforcement Personnel in Mangalore, India

    Article • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, March 2016, Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  48. Predictors of Cigarette Smoking among Young Adults in Mangalore, India

    Article • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, February 2016, Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  49. Anti-microbial Efficacy of Soursop Leaf Extract ( Annona muricata ) on Oral Pathogens: An In-vitro Study

    Article • JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH, January 2016, JCDR Research and Publications

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  50. Antimicrobial efficacy of Tulsi leaf (Ocimum sanctum) extract on periodontal pathogens: An in vitro study

    Article • Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, January 2016, Medknow

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  51. Reporting guidelines in health research: A review

    Article • Indian Journal of Public Health, January 2015, Medknow

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  52. Trends in self-medication for dental conditions among patients attending oral health outreach programs in coastal Karnataka, India

    Article • Indian Journal of Pharmacology, January 2015, Medknow

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  53. Oral Health Care and Dental Caries Experience among 9–14 Year Old Children in Mangalore

    Article • Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, January 2015, Diva Enterprises Private Limited

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  54. Social determinants of health and oral health: An Indian perspective

    Article • Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, January 2015, Medknow

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  55. Role of Tobacco Warning Labels in Informing Smokers about Risks of Smoking among Bus Drivers in Mangalore, India

    Article • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, October 2014, Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  56. Oral health care availability in health centers of Mangalore taluk, India

    Article • Indian Journal of Community Medicine, January 2014, Medknow

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  57. Antimicrobial efficacy of Punicagranatum mesocarp, Nelumbonucifera leaf, Psidiumguajava leaf and Coffeacanephora Extract on Common Oral Pathogens: An in-vitro Study

    Article • JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH, January 2014, JCDR Research and Publications

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  58. Correlation Between Malnutrition and Dental Caries in Children

    Article • Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, October 2013, Nepal Journals Online (NepJOL)

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  59. Splinting – when and how?

    Article • Dental Update, June 2011, Mark Allen Group

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  60. In vitro antifungal effect of mouth rinses containing chlorhexidine and thymol

    Article • Journal of Dental Sciences, March 2011, Elsevier

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  61. Utilization of dental services in a field practice area in Mangalore, Karnataka

    Article • Indian Journal of Community Medicine, January 2010, Medknow

    Dr Ashwini Rao

  62. Supernumerary teeth: A case report

    Article • Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, January 2005, Medknow

    Dr Ashwini Rao