Melbourne Dental School

Associate Professor Rodrigo Mariño

CONTACT

E-mail: rmarino@unimelb.edu.au

Telephone: +61 3 9341 1558

Fax: +61 3 9341 1957

For further information on A/Prof Rodrigo Mariño please use the following link to his current CV

QUALIFICATIONS

SHORT HISTORY

RESEARCH INTERESTS

CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

I. Chapters in Books and Major Reports

  1. Kwan S, Mariño R, Minichiello V, Kiyak HA. Ethno-cultural diversity. In: MacEntee M, Chalmers J, Müller F, Wyatt C. (Eds.). Oral Healthcare for Frail Elders accepted by Blackwell Munksgaard for publication in 2009.
  2. Mariño R, Fajardo J, Morgan M. Economic evaluation of dental caries prevention programs using milk and its products as the vehicle for Fluorides: cost versus benefits.  In: Watson R, Preedy, G (Eds.): Dietary Supplements, and Nutriceuticals: Cost Analysis versus Clinical Benefits Publisher: Springer and Humana Presses. (In press).
  3. Minichiello V, Harvey PG, Mariño R. The sexual intentions of male sex workers: An international study of escorts who advertise on the web.  In: Letherby G, Williams K, Birch P, Cain M (eds.). Sex as Crime. London: Willan Publishing. 2008.
  4. Mariño R, Villa A, Weitz A. The School of Dental Science, University of Melbourne’s Community Dental Health Monograph Series. No. 12. ISBN 07340 2734 6/ 0 734 02735 4 (Spanish Version). 2006.
  5. Mariño R, Morgan M. Manual on Economic Evaluation of Milk-fluoridation projects. The School of Dental Science, University of Melbourne’s Community Dental Health Monograph Series. No. 13.  ISBN 0 7340 3663 9/0 7340 3687 6 (Spanish Version). 2006.
  6. Hussain R, Mariño R, Coulson I. Health, wellness and the role of health promotion in healthy aging. In: Minichiello V, Coulson I (eds.). Contemporary issues in Gerontology: promoting positive ageing. Allen and Unwin, 2005: 34-52.
  7. Coulson I, Mariño R, Strang V. Dementia and the influence in lifestyle. In: Minichiello V, Coulson I (eds.). Contemporary issues in Gerontology: promoting positive ageing. Allen and Unwin, 2005: 105-119.
  8. Mariño R, Minichiello V, Browne J. Reporting of events using diaries. In Minichiello V, Sullivan G, Greenwood K. & Axford R. (eds.) Handbook of research methods for nursing and health sciences.  2nd Edition. Pearson Australia Groups Pty, Sydney, 2003: 393-410.
  9. Mariño R. Oral health in migrant communities: The role of acculturation. (PhD Thesis). The University of Melbourne. Melbourne, Australia. 1997.

II. Publications in Scientific Journals

  1. MARIÑO R, Minichiello V, MacEntee M, Understanding Oral Health Beliefs and Practices among Cantonese speaking Older Australians. Australasian Journal on Ageing. Accepted for publication.
  2. Campain A, MARIÑO R, Wright FAC, Harrison D, Bailey D, Morgan M. The impact of changing dental needs on cost savings from fluoridation. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. Accepted for publication.

2009

Calache H, Shaw J, Groves V, Mariño R, Gussy M, Morgan MV, Satur JG, Hopcraft MS The capacity of dental therapists to provide restorative care to adults:  A report from an Australian clinical trial. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. 2009;33:424-429.

Satur J, Gussy M, Mariño R, Martini T. Patterns of dental therapists' scope of practice and employment in Victoria, Australia. Journal of Dental Education 2009;73:416-425.

2008

Mariño R, Schofield M, Wright FAC, Calache H, Minichiello V. Self-reported and clinically determined oral health status predictors for quality of life in dentate older migrant adults. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology. 2008;36:85-94.

Mariño R, Morgan, M., Kiyak, H.A, & Schwarz, E. Impact of Cultural Values and Immigration on Oral Health in Australia. Australian Dental Journal 2008;53:S26.

2007

Mariño R, Calache H, Wright FAC, Morgan M, Schofield M, Minichiello V. Profile of the oral health among ambulant older Greek and Italian migrants living in Melbourne. Australian Dental Journal 2007; 52:198-204.

Mariño R, Morgan M, Weitz A, Villa AE, Economic evaluation of the Codegua-Chile Milk-fluoridation scheme. Community Dental Health 2007;24:75-81.

Mariño R, Browning C. Kendig H. Factors associated with self-reported use of dental health services among older Victorians. Australasian Journal on Ageing 2007;26:141-144.

2006

Mariño R, Morgan M, Weitz A, Villa AE, Economic evaluation of the Codegua-Chile Milk-fluoridation scheme. Community Dental Health (Accepted for publication).

Uribe S, Mariño R. Internet and information technology use by dental students in Chile. European Journal of Dental Education 2006;10:162-168.

Kolmet M, Mariño R, Plummer D. Anglo-Australian Male Blue-Collar Workers Discuss Gender and Health Issues. International Journal of Men’s Health 2006;5:81-91.

Mariño R, Morgan M, Winning T, Thompson M, Marshall R, Gotjamanos T, Evans W. Socio-demographic backgrounds and career decisions of Australian and New Zealand dental students. Journal of Dental Education. 2006; 70: 169-178.

2005

Mariño R, Wright FAC, Minichiello V, Schofield M, Calache H,. A Qualitative Evaluation of a Health Promotion Program for Older Migrant Adults. Health Promotion Journal of Australia. 2005;16:225-228.

Mariño R, Wright FAC, Schofield M, Minichiello V, Calache H. Factors associated with self-reported use of dental health services among older Greek and Italian migrants. Special Care in Dentistry. 2005; 25:12-19.

Mariño R, Stuart G. The validity and reliability of the Tertiary Student Values Scale (TSVS). Medical Education. 2005; 39: 895-903.

GRANTS

  1. Name of granting body: Dental Health Services Victoria Research & Innovation Grants
    • Names of Recipients: Calache H, Mariño R, Bacchia P
    • Topic: Implementing a Minimal Intervention Dentistry Clinical Protocol for adolescent public dental patients at high risk to dental caries: a pilot study 
    • Period of Grant:  1 – October - 2009 to 30- September- 2010
    • Amount of Grant: $ 48,000.00
  2. Name of granting body: Australian Dental Research Foundation (ADRF)
    • Names of Recipients: Habibi E, Mariño R, Morgan M
    • Topic: Sociodemographic Backgrounds and Career Decisions of Australian and New Zealand Students of Oral Health Professions, and their Use of the Internet and Information Technology
    • Period of Grant:  1 – October- 2009 to 30- September- 2010
    • Amount of Grant: $ 3,009.00
  3. Name of granting body: Dental Health Services Victoria Research & Innovation Grants
    • Names of Recipients: Mariño R, Calache H, Whelan M.
    • Topic: Socio-demographic profile of users of public oral health care services in Victoria
    • Period of Grant:  1 July 2008 - 28 February 2009
    • Amount of Grant:  $ 15,745.64
  4. Name of granting body: Dental Health Services Victoria Research & Innovation Grants
    • Names of Recipients: Mariño R, Tham R
    • Topic: Oral health status, treatment needs, and psycho-social determinants among older adults living in a regional centre of Victoria
    • Period of Grant:  1 July 2008 - 30 June 2009
    • Amount of Grant:  $ 49,557.08
  5. Name of granting body: Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR)
    • Names of Recipients: MacEntee; Wong; Williamson, Mariño R; Minichiello, Lin, Lo, Chi; Kiyak, Kwan
    • Topic: International Comparison of Oral Health and Acculturation Among Elderly Chinese Immigrants.
    • Period of Grant:  1 August 2007 - 31 July 2009
    • Amount of Grant: Can $ $102,071
  6. Name of granting body: International Association for Dental Research  (IADR) Regional Development Program
    • Names of Recipients: Mariño R, Morgan, Arana
    • Topic: Regional Development Program for training in research methods and oral health surveys and the assessment of oral health in the Peruvian Division of the IADR
    • Period of Grant:  1 October 2007 - 30 September 2008
    • Amount of Grant:  US $ 15,012
  7. Name of granting body: Borrow Foundation, UK
    • Names of Recipients: Mariño R, Morgan, Campain, Uribe
    • Topic: Economic evaluation and systematic review of oral health interventions.
    • Period of Grant: 1 October 2007 - 31 December 2008
    • Amount of Grant: US $ 28,316.60
  8. Name of granting body: William Buckland Foundation  (ANZ Trustees)
    • Names of Recipients: Mariño R, Morgan, and Calache
    • Topic: Providing community based culturally competent oral health care for Southern European older adults
    • Period of Grant: 1 May 2007 - 31 April. 2008
    • Amount of Grant: Aus $ 36,715
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