Neeraj Vyas
Current Organizations / Institutes
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Research Subjects
Neeraj Vyas has a total of 8 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Albert Yaacoub
Discipline of Oral Surgery, Sydney Dental School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2750, Australia
1 shared publication - Barbie Fusitu’a
Aboriginal Health Unit, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, Corner of Glebe & Springfield Place, Penrith, Sydney, NSW 2750, Australia
1 shared publication - Gary Kim Kuan Low
Centre for Vision Research, Westmead Institute for Medical research, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
1 shared publication - Mafaz Ullah
Discipline of Oral Surgery, Sydney Dental School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2750, Australia
1 shared publication - Muhammad Irshad
Periodontics Department, Prince Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed Specialized Dental Center, Ministry of Health, An Nasiriyah, Arar 73241, Saudi Arabia
1 shared publication - Rachel Scobie
Aboriginal Health Unit, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, Corner of Glebe & Springfield Place, Penrith, Sydney, NSW 2750, Australia
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 17 February 2026
- Published by MDPI AG in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
- Vol. 23 (2) , 251
Higher Rates of Emergency Oral Health Care Presentations Among Indigenous Australians: A Comparative Public Health Study
Background: This study compared the reasons for dental presentations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian adults at the Nepean Centre for Oral Health, NSW, Australia. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on adult patients presenting between 1 July and 31 December 2019. Clinical notes were audited and categorized as either ‘emergency’ (pain, dental infection, dental trauma, loose teeth or dental implants, bleeding) or ‘conservative’ (dental check-ups, examinations, prosthodontic, restorative, periodontal, or non-emergency endodontic therapy). Results: A total of 4663 patients met the inclusion criteria; 61.6% were female, and 6.4% were identified as Indigenous Australians. Overall, 41.3% of presentations were for emergency dental care. Indigenous Australians were significantly more likely to present for dental emergencies compared with non-Indigenous (58.2% vs. 40.2%; χ2(1, N = 4663) = 53.4, p < 0.00001; OR = 2.07, 95% CI: 1.64–2.63), and were also more likely to undergo emergency tooth extractions (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Indigenous Australians demonstrated a higher proportion of emergency and oral surgery-related presentations and underwent tooth extractions as the primary treatment compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts. These findings suggest a higher burden of oral disease and delayed access to general dental services among Indigenous Australians, highlighting the need for targeted and culturally appropriate public health interventions.
- 17 February 2026
- Published by MDPI AG in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
- Vol. 23 (2) , 251
Open AccessHigher Rates of Emergency Oral Health Care Presentations Among Indigenous Australians: A Comparative Public Health Study
Background: This study compared the reasons for dental presentations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian adults at the Nepean Centre for Oral Health, NSW, Australia. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on adult patients presenting between 1 July and 31 December 2019. Clinical notes were audited and categorized as either ‘emergency’ (pain, dental infection, dental trauma, loose teeth or dental implants, bleeding) or ‘conservative’ (dental check-ups, examinations, prosthodontic, restorative, periodontal, or non-emergency endodontic therapy). Results: A total of 4663 patients met the inclusion criteria; 61.6% were female, and 6.4% were identified as Indigenous Australians. Overall, 41.3% of presentations were for emergency dental care. Indigenous Australians were significantly more likely to present for dental emergencies compared with non-Indigenous (58.2% vs. 40.2%; χ2(1, N = 4663) = 53.4, p < 0.00001; OR = 2.07, 95% CI: 1.64–2.63), and were also more likely to undergo emergency tooth extractions (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Indigenous Australians demonstrated a higher proportion of emergency and oral surgery-related presentations and underwent tooth extractions as the primary treatment compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts. These findings suggest a higher burden of oral disease and delayed access to general dental services among Indigenous Australians, highlighting the need for targeted and culturally appropriate public health interventions.