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Name:Omotayo F. FAGBULE
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Designation: Reader
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Department: Periodontology and Community Dentistry
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Phone Number: +2348037699380
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Biography:
Dr. Omotayo Francis Fagbule is a distinguished public health scientist and academician, specializing in community dentistry, global health, and tobacco control. He is widely acknowledged for his substantial contributions to research, education, and public health advocacy.
Academic Background: Dr. Fagbule earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.Ch.D) from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria. He holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Global Health and a Master of Public Health (MPH). A Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons in Community Dentistry (FWACS) and the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in Community Dentistry (FMCDS), Dr. Fagbule is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Community Dentistry (Public Health Dentistry) at the University of Ibadan, demonstrating his dedication to advancing knowledge in his field.
Professional Affiliations: Dr. Fagbule is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT), International Association of Dental Research (IADR), Association of Dental Public Health Practitioners of Nigeria (ADPHP), Society for Adolescent and Young People’s Health in Nigeria (SAYPHIN), Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), and Nigerian Dental Association (NDA).
Research and Academic Achievements: Recognized for outstanding contributions, Dr. Fagbule received the Femi Adenubi Prize for the Best Candidate in the Part II FMCDS Examination. His excellence extends to areas such as tobacco vendors' compliance, the impact of oral hygiene on adolescents' quality of life, and the prevalence of smoking among students. His commitment to advancing knowledge is evident in his scholarly publications, which include book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles, and presentation at local and international scientific conferences.
Work Experience and Public Health Engagements: As a Community Dentist and Associate Lecturer in the Department of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, Dr. Fagbule plays a vital role in teaching and supervising dental students. He oversees primary oral health clinics, provides counseling and tobacco cessation services, conducts community-based oral health programs, coordinates school health programs, and actively engages with relevant stakeholders, including government and non-governmental organizations, on public health interventions, policy review, and development.
Editorial Experience: With rich editorial experience, Dr. Fagbule served as the Editor-in-Chief of a scientific journal. His commitment to scholarly communication is further demonstrated through his role as a reviewer for several reputable journals within and outside Nigeria.
Research Grants: Dr. Fagbule has successfully secured research grants and played key roles in projects investigating topics such as oral diseases associated with the long-term use of HAARTs among People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), oral hygiene promotion using traditional rhyme in rural communities, and the effect of health education on adolescents' tobacco and substance use.
In summary, Dr. Omotayo Francis Fagbule is a dedicated public health professional, educator, and researcher, making significant strides in advancing oral health, tobacco control, and community well-being in Nigeria. His multifaceted contributions underscore his commitment to improving public health outcomes through research, education, and advocacy.
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Current Research and Capacity Building Projects including Grants
1. Title: School-based Dyad Study across Lifespan: Understanding Tobacco and Substances Use, Attitudes and Beliefs, and Perceptions and Knowledge of Industry Interference and Policy Impacts among a Youth Cohort in Nigeria – Pilot Survey
Funder: The Africa Centre for Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Policy Research
Brief Summary: A collaborative research with other researchers from Nigeria, South Africa, and USA. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence, incidence, and concurrent (sole, dual and poly) use of tobacco products and other substances among school-going adolescents and examine tobacco industry activities targeted at them to inform policy and advocacy initiatives
Role: Principal Investigator
Collaborators: Mamudu HM (Co-PI), Ayo-Yusuf O (Co-PI) Agbons E (Co-I), Williams F (Co-I), Esan J (Co-I), Olaniyan M (Co-I), Wonah S (Co-I).
Completed Research
1. The unheard voices on oral health – an exploratory qualitative study. This is a collaborative research with the study taking place in seven diverse countries, including, India, Colombia, Canada, Brazil, Ireland, Kenya, and Nigeria.
2. Oral Problems and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among PLWHA accessing care in Ibadan, Nigeria
3. Brief Cessation Intervention by Dentists: An Audit of Patents’ Records in a Primary Oral-Healthcare Centre, Ibadan, Nigeria
1. Fagbule OF, Egbe CO, Ayo-Yusuf OA. 2023 Tobacco Vendors’ Perceptions and Compliance with Tobacco Control Laws in Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. click here
2. Fagbule OF, Emenyonu U, Idiga E, Oni OO, Ijarogbe OA, Osuh ME, et al. 2023 Using traditional rhyme (folk song) as a tool for oral hygiene promotion (UTRATOHP) among children in rural communities in Nigeria: A protocol for a randomised controlled trial. PLoS ONE click here
3. Ogunsuji OO, Adebayo O, Kanmodi KK, Fagbule OF, Adeniyi AM, et al. 2023 Burnout: A predictor of oral health impact profile among Nigerian early career doctors. PLoS ONE click here
4. Ibiyemi O, Ajayi I, Babalola A, Giwa O, Oyebode G, Amusa F, Fagbule F, et al. 2023 Developing a Traditional Oral Health Education Folktale for Primary School Pupils in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Nigerian Dental Journal click here
5. Lawal FB, Fagbule OF, Akinloye SJ, Lawal TA, Oke GA. 2022 Impact of oral hygiene habits on oral health-related quality of life of in-school adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria. Frontiers in Oral Health. click here
6. Lawal FB, Fagbule OF, Lawal TA, Oke GA. 2022 “Oral health as an important milieu for social and mental health”: Perspectives of adolescents emerging from a qualitative study. Frontirs in Oral Health click here
7. Ibiyemi O, Lawal F, Osuh M, Owoaje T, Idiga E, Fagbule O, et al. 2022 Developing an Oral Hygiene Education Song for Children and Teenagers in Nigeria. International Dental Journal click here
8. Fagbule OF, Cadmus EO. 2022 Predictors of Shisha Use among Medical and Dental Students in Ibadan, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice click here
9. Kanmodi KK, Fagbule OF, Ogbeide ME, Ogunniyi E, Isola TO, Samuel VO, et al. 2022. Knowledge of Senior Secondary School Students in Nigeria about Head and Neck Cancer: Implications on Prevention Strategies. Malawi Medical Journal click here
10. Ajayi IJ, Adejumo OO, Fagbule OF, Ibiyemi O, Oke GA. 2022 COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among 4th to 6th-year Medical and Dental clinical students of University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Tropical Dental Journal click here
11. Fagbule OF, Kanmodi KK, Samuel V, Isola T, Aliemeke EO, Ogbeide ME, et al. 2021 Prevalence and predictors of cigarette smoking and alcohol use among secondary school students in Nigeria. Annals Ibadan Postgraduate Medicine click here
12. Osuh ME, Fagbule OF, Oni OO. 2021. Oral health practices and status of workers in a tertiary institution attending an oral health outreach programme in Ibadan, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal Dental Research click here
13. Abe OE, Fagbule OF, Olaniyi OO, Adisa AO, Gbolahan OO. 2021. Orofacial lesions associated with long-term highly active antiretroviral therapy among HIV-seropositive adults in Ibadan, Nigeria. Pan African Medical Journal click here
14. Fagbule OF, Osuh M. 2020 Predictors of exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke among non-smoking in-school adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria. Population Medicine click here
15. Osuh ME, Fagbule OF, Olatunji YD. 2020 Prevalence and predictors of susceptibility and future intention to smoke cigarettes among school-going adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria. Pan African Medical Journal click here
16. Lawal FB, Fagbule OF. 2020 Knowledge of School-Going Adolescents About the Oral Effects of Tobacco Usage in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria. International Quarterly of Community Health Education click here
17. Kanmodi KK, Fagbule OF, Ogunniyi KE, Ogbeide M, Samuel V, Aliemeke EO, et al. 2020 Determinants of Sexual Practices Among Secondary School Students in Nigeria: Focusing on Socio-Cultural and School-Related Factors. Rwanda Medical Journal
18. Fagbule OF, Kanmodi K, Aliemeke E, Ogunniyi K, Ogbeide M, Victor S, et al. 2020 Knowledge of HPV and HPV vaccine among senior secondary school students in Nigeria: Implications on cancer prevention strategies, the CHANCE Study. Population Medicine click here
19. Oboli G, Chukwuma D, Fagbule OF, Abe OE, Adisa AO. 2020. Molecular Genetics of Cleft Lip and Palate - A Review. Annals of Ibadan Postgraduate Medicine click here
20. Adebayo O, Kanmodi K, Olaopa O, Fagbule OF, Adufe I, Adebayo AM, et al. 2020 Strategies for mitigating burnout among early career doctors in Nigeria: lessons learnt from the qualitative CHARTING study. Global Psychiatry click here
1. Research: I am fervently dedicated to population-based health studies, with a specific focus on oral health, tobacco control, and non-communicable diseases.
2. Health Education and Behavioral Change: I am passionate about enhancing public knowledge, altering perceptions, and influencing health-related practices at the population level.
3. Public Speaking: I derive great satisfaction from public speaking engagements. I have been honoured with invitations to address diverse audiences on topics spanning both health and non-health domains.
4. Advocacy: I hold a strong belief in the power of advocacy for health causes
5. Reading: I am committed to personal development through avid reading, particularly enjoying books on leadership. Engaging with literature is a continuous part of my efforts to expand knowledge and insights.
