Apurv Mehrotra
Latrobe University, Australia
Biography
Apurv Mehrotra continues to be a wonderful ambassador of the success of the International Research Collaborative - Oral Health and Equity programs. After realising that dentistry incorporates art and science into one degree, he knew it would be a perfect fit for him. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery from India. In a third world country, his clinical experience commenced, where his passion for oral health promotion in the wider communities grew. To broaden his skills in community dentistry, he planned to pursue Master’s degree in Dental Public Health from the University of Western Australia. Furthermore, his enthusiasm towards community encouraged him to complete a degree in Social Work. This blend of professional achievement provided him with a unique level of experience in the community health field. To improve the unmet dental needs of the community, he qualified as an Oral Health Therapist with Adult Dentistry Scope of practice from Latrobe University. This course helped him to widen his clinical skills in modern aspects of dentistry. Ultimately, it has enabled him to perform dual roles in this profession by working as an overseas Dentist in India and Oral Health Therapist in Australia.