1. Personal Statement- Brief account about yourself

I am a middle career researcher with research interests that span the prevention and management of pulpal disease, the development and application of restorative dental materials and innovations in medical and dental education. In the prevention of pulpal disease, my research has focused on increasing awareness by determining the national prevalence and associated factors of dentine hypersensitivity and tooth wear lesions which are dental conditions with potential to cause pulpal exposure and pathology. Regarding the management of pulpal disease, my research aims to reduce endodontic treatment failures by exploring the influence of various clinical procedural factors on root canal treatment (RCT) outcomes. These includes the evaluation of the complexity of root canal morphology, the efficacy of intracanal medicaments, techniques of canal preparation, and effect of adjunctive therapies such as laser and cryotherapy. In the area of restorative materials, I have collaborated with researchers outside of dentistry to develop a novel hydrolytically-based and cost-effective route for production of glass ionomer cement, diverging from conventional silica precursor methods. I have also investigated placement techniques for composite resin in the restoration of enlarged carious cavitated lesions; with a focus on improving clinical outcomes. To enhance teaching and learning in dental education, my research has examined pedagogical approaches such as problem-based learning (PBL), quality of the clinical learning environment, and reviewed national dental implant curriculum, providing guide for Nigerian dental education programme.

1. Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours

• Ag. HOD, Restorative Dentistry, College of Medicine, University of Lagos (August 2013 – July 2015).
• Faculty Secretary, Faculty of Dental Surgery, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (2018 –2021).
• Chairman, Scientific Conference Committee, 5^th & 6^th Annual Scientific Conference of the School of Dental Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos. (2011-2012).
• Secretary, Local Organizing Committee, 16^th Annual Scientific Conference and All Fellows’ Congress (ASCAF) 2022 of the NPMCN     
• Member of Senate, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria from January 2018 – till date.
• External Examiner for Dentistry, University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry (February2016-2019)
• Journal Reviewer (Nigerian Postgraduate Medical J, Nigerian Dental J, BMC Education, Journal of West African College of Surgeons, Saudi Dental Journal, Nigerian Journal of Restorative Dentistry).
• Best Researcher Award (Faculty of Dental Sciences). University of Lagos 11th Annual Research Conference and Fair.  November 2016.  (Co-winners: Makanjuola JO. Umesi DC).
• Christensen Professorship research grant for Global Oral Health, University of Iowa, USA. 2018.

1. Selected Most Recent Publications /Contributions to Knowledge (five (5) maximum)
2. Martins JNR; “Worldwide Anatomy Research Group” (including all 56 authors participating in the Worldwide Anatomy Study) (2024). Worldwide Prevalence of Single-rooted with a Single Root Canal and Four-rooted Configurations in Maxillary Molars: A Multi-center Cross-sectional Study with Meta-analysis. J Endod. 2024 Sep;50(9):1254-1272. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2024.06.010. Epub 2024 Jun 25. PMID: 38936508.
3. Oderinu, O.H., Balogun, M., & Pugsley, H. (2024). Exploring dental students’ perceptions of their clinical learning environment: A qualitative study to evaluate the curriculum. International Journal of Research in Education and Science (IJRES), 10(2), 279-298. https://doi.org/10.46328/ijres.3364
4. Makanjuola, J.O., Oderinu, O.H. and Umesi, D.C., (2022). Treatment Outcome and Root Canal Preparation Techniques: 5-Year Follow-Up. International Dental Journal, 72(6):811-818
5. Makanjuola JO, Essien ER, Bolasodun BO, Umesi DC, Oderinu OH, Adams LA, Adeyemo WL. (2022). A new hydrolytic route to an experimental glass for use in bioactive glass-ionomer cement. Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 2022; 18: 2013-2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2022.03.094
6. Oderinu OH, Adegbulugbe IC, Orenuga OO, Butali A. (2020). Comparison of students’ perception of problem-based learning and traditional teaching method in a Nigerian dental school. Eur J Dent Educ; 2020; 24:207–212. https ://doi.org/10.1111/eje.12486
7. Collaborators/ Networks (International inclusive, five (5) maximum)
8. Jorge N. R. Martins, (Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal)
9. Azeez Butali, (College of Dentistry University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA)

• Bamise CT, (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria)