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Biography
My research interests have reflected my background in behavioural dentistry and public health:
- patient-centred care with a focus on dentist-patient communication/interaction;
- dental anxiety and
- oral health inequalities for socially excluded groups.
I am an honorary Professor in Clinical Communication and Dental Public Health and External Examiner with Nanjing Medical University (China). In 2020, I have been recognised by Higher Education Academy (HEA) as a Senior Fellow for my teaching expertise and leadership in clinical communication teaching.
I am the founding chair of the Special Interest Group in Communication Research in Oral Healthcare with the International Association for Communication in Healthcare (EACH). Being their active member of the Research Committee and Teaching Committee of EACH, I have been working closely with EACH to focus on promoting patient participation and improving clinician-patient communication.
I have been invited to give keynote talks and to provide trainings of dentist-patient communication internationally. In 2018, I was invited by the Austrian Government as a Keynote Panellist in the European Union Chief Medical, Nursing and Dental Officers Meeting. I was also invited by the Belgian Chief Dental Officer to provide a National CPD training in the Flemish Dental Association Conference.
I welcome research collaboration opportunities with people across different disciplines and please don't hesitate to contact me by email: [email protected]
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
1 Sept 1998 → 15 Jul 2003
Award Date: 15 Jul 2003
External positions
External Examiner, Nanjing Medical University
1 Mar 2021 → 1 Mar 2026
Honorary Professor, Nanjing Medical University
1 May 2018 → 1 May 2023
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 1 Active
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Bridging the Difficult Talk Dental Provider's Perception of a Patient -Centred Communication Aid to Improve Oral Cancer Early Detection
Yuan, S. (Investigator)
Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland
1/09/24 → 31/08/25
Project: Research
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Association of oral health literacy with dental consultation experience of socially excluded people in East of Scotland
Lu, X., Nanjappa, S., Mossey, P. & Yuan, S., 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Exploration of Syrian refugees’ experience of accessing dental health services in Scotland: A mixed-methods Study
Asfari, E., Rodriguez, A. (Supervisor), Dakessian, A. (Supervisor) & Yuan, S. (Supervisor), 2 Sept 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Exploring refugees' experience of accessing dental health services in host countries: a scoping review
Asfari, E., Rodriguez, A., Dakessian, A. & Yuan, S. (Lead / Corresponding author), 2024, In: Frontiers in Oral Health. 5, 11 p., 1328862.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Guidelines for reporting research using Systematic Coding of Observed human Behaviour (SCOBe)
Hillen, M. A. (Lead / Corresponding author), Hoeben, E. M., Kok, R., McHale, C., Sexton, M. M., van der Asdonk, S., van de Bongardt, D., Bowman, B., Brown, R., Branje, S., Chorney, J., Donker, M. H., Ejbye-Ernst, P., Geeraerts, S., Van der Giessen, D., Humphris, G., Larsen, H., Philpot, R., Portell, M. & Yuan, S. & 2 others, , 18 Oct 2024, In: Quality and Quantity. 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Oral healthcare for older adults with dementia: A Scoping Review Protocol
Makita, M., Loret, H., Gamble, C. M., Shambhunath, S., Yanez, R. J. V., White, E., Phenwan, T., Yuan, S. & Sixsmith, J., 17 Dec 2024, 15 p. Open Science Framework (OSF).Research output: Other contribution
Prizes
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Best presenter of the Flash Talk
Yuan, S. (Recipient), 18 Dec 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Co-design/co-production workshop to engage migrant and BAME groups in health and oral health promotion research
Yuan, S. (Recipient), Apr 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Association between oral health literacy and dental attendance among socially excluded people in East of Scotland
Lu, X. (Speaker), Mossey, P. (Contributor), Nanjappa, S. (Contributor) & Yuan, S. (Contributor)
2 Sept 2024 → 4 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Oral health care for people with dementia: a policy review
Yuan, S. (Speaker), Sixsmith, J. (Speaker), Phenwan, T. (Speaker) & White, E. (Speaker)
8 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Stakeholder engagement (including PPI) in healthcare communication research and education
Yuan, S. (Speaker)
12 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Reporting guidelines for research using Systematic Coding of Observed human Behaviour (SCOBe)
Yuan, S. (Speaker)
12 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Association between Oral Health Literacy and dental consultation experience in socially excluded people
Lu, X. (Speaker), Nanjappa, S. (Contributor), Mossey, P. (Contributor) & Yuan, S. (Speaker)
13 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation