2025
Journal - Research Article
Natarajan, A. K., Ekambaram, M., Cooper, E. J., Bruce-Jones, J. E., Collett, L. A., Thoroughgood, R. E., Schurr, A. R. Z.-L., & Thomson, W. M. (2025). Sustainability of improvement in oral-health-related quality of life following dental treatment under general anaesthetic: The role of family functioning. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/ipd.13319
Li, K. C., Castillo, J., Ekambaram, M., Jansen van Vuuren, L., Barazanchi, A., & Mei, M. L. (2025). Acid-resistant glass ionomer cements: An assessment of their mechanical properties, fluoride ion release and protection to surrounding tooth surfaces from acid challenges. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B, 113, e35572. doi: 10.1002/jbm.b.35572
2024
Journal - Research Article
Strachan, J., Oliver, S., Ekambaram, M., Firth, F., Bennani, F., & Beckett, D. M. (2024). Maxillary canine impaction: Knowledge and referral practices amongst registered dental therapists/oral health therapists and final year Bachelor of Oral Health students in New Zealand. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Dental & Oral Health Therapy, 12(12), 15-21.
Yang, B., Li, K. C., Ekambaram, M., & Mei, M. L. (2024). The effect of silver diamine fluoride on dentine caries under reduced saliva condition: An in vitro study. New Zealand Dental Journal, 120(4), 163-169.
Chia, Y. X., Li, K. C., Zwirner, J., Cooper, P., Mei, M. L., & Ekambaram, M. (2024). Effect of blood decontamination procedures on the microshear bond strength of resin-modified glass ionomer cement to resin composite. Operative Dentistry, 49(4), 412-420. doi: 10.2341/23-104-l
Chen, K., Li, K. C., Ekambaram, M., Zhang, Y., Fu, Y., & Mei, M. L. (2024). Combined effect of a bioinspired self-assembling peptide and fluoride varnish on remineralisation of artificial early enamel caries lesion: An in vitro study. Caries Research, 58(3), 173-183. doi: 10.1159/000537986
Aziz, S., Loch, C., Li, K. C., Anthonappa, R., Meldrum, A., & Ekambaram, M. (2024). Remineralization potential of dentifrices with calcium sodium phosphosilicate and functionalized tri‐calcium phosphate in the deeper incipient carious lesions: An in vitro study. Clinical & Experimental Dental Research, 10, e876. doi: 10.1002/cre2.876
Nath, S. J. C., Fu, Y., Li, K. C., Loho, T., Loch, C., & Ekambaram, M. (2024). A comparison of the enamel remineralisation potential of self-assembling peptides. International Dental Journal, 74(2), 187-194. doi: 10.1016/j.identj.2023.07.003
Journal - Research Other
Fu, Y., Ekambaram, M., Li, K. C., Zhang, Y., Cooper, P. R., & Mei, M. L. (2024). In vitro models used in cariology mineralisation research: A review of the literature. Dentistry Journal, 12, 323. doi: 10.3390/dj12100323
Imran, E., Mei, M. L., Li, K. C., Ratnayake, J., Ekambaram, M., & Cooper, P. R. (2024). Dental applications of ion-substituted hydroxyapatite: A review of the literature. Dentistry Journal, 12, 304. doi: 10.3390/dj12100304
Chen, A. M.-C., Ekambaram, M., Li, K. C., Cooper, P. R., & Mei, M. L. (2024). A scoping review of the influence of clinical contaminants on bond strength in direct adhesive restorative procedures. Journal of Dentistry, 145, 104985. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104985
2023
Journal - Research Article
Mar, K., Ekambaram, M., Li, K. C., Zwirner, J., & Mei, M. L. (2023). The influence of saliva and blood contamination on bonding between resin-modified glass ionomer cements and resin composite. Operative Dentistry, 48(2), 218-225. doi: 10.2341/21-173-l
Wong, P. Y. W., Lim, S. L., Loi, S. T. Y., Mei, M. L., Li, K. C., Aziz, S., & Ekambaram, M. (2023). A comparative study of two chemical models for creating subsurface caries lesions on aprismatic and prismatic enamel. Journal of Oral Science, 65(1), 20-23. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.22-0311
Sardana, D., Ekambaram, M., Yang, Y., McGrath, C. P., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2023). Caries-preventive effectiveness of two different fluoride varnishes: A randomised clinical trial in patients with multi-bracketed fixed orthodontic appliances. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 33, 50-62. doi: 10.1111/ipd.13013
Journal - Research Other
Sardana, D., Galland, B., Wheeler, B. J., Yiu, C. K. Y., & Ekambaram, M. (2023). Effect of sleep on development of early childhood caries: A systematic review. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 24, 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s40368-022-00753-3
Imran, E., Cooper, P. R., Ratnayake, J., Ekambaram, M., & Mei, M. L. (2023). Potential beneficial effects of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles on caries lesions in vitro: A review of the literature. Dentistry Journal, 11, 40. doi: 10.3390/dj11020040
2022
Journal - Research Article
Lam, P. P. Y., Chua, H., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2022). Does early childhood caries increase caries development among school children and adolescents? A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health, 19, 13459. doi: 10.3390/ijerph192013459
Lam, P. P. Y., Chua, H., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2022). Risk predictors of Early Childhood Caries increment: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice, 22(3), 101732. doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2022.101732
Sardana, D., Li, K. Y., Ekambaram, M., Yang, Y., McGrath, C. P., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2022). Validation of clinical photography and a laser fluorescence device for assessment of enamel demineralization during multi-bracketed fixed orthodontic treatment. Photodiagnosis & Photodynamic Therapy, 38, 102828. doi: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2022.102828
Lee, Y.-L., Li, K. C., Yiu, C. K. Y., Boyd, D. H., & Ekambaram, M. (2022). Evaluation of developmentally hypomineralised enamel after surface pretreatment with Papacarie Duo gel and different etching modes: An in vitro SEM and AFM study. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 23, 117-131. doi: 10.1007/s40368-021-00671-w
2021
Journal - Research Article
Lee, Y.-L., Li, K. C., Yiu, C. K. Y., Boyd, D. H., Waddell, J. N., & Ekambaram, M. (2021). Bonding universal dental adhesive to developmentally hypomineralised enamel. Journal of Adhesive Dentistry, 23(6), 513-525. doi: 10.3290/j.jad.b2288247
Lam, P. P. Y., Sardana, D., Luo, W., Ekambaram, M., Lee, G. H. M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2021). Glass ionomer sealant versus fluoride varnish application to prevent occlusal caries in primary second molars among preschool children: A randomized controlled trial. Caries Research, 55, 322-332. doi: 10.1159/000517390
Al-Kindi, F., Al-Harrasi, R., Coimbatore, H., Aziz, S., Thomson, W. M., & Ekambaram, M. (2021). The selection and clinical application of dental adhesives by general dental practitioners in New Zealand. New Zealand Dental Journal, 117(2), 74-79.
Cheng, M. S., Hsu, K.-H., Thomson, W. M., & Ekambaram, M. (2021). General dental practitioners’ opinions on universal publicly-funded dental care in New Zealand. New Zealand Dental Journal, 117(1), 35-39.
Bijle, M. N., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2021). Combined effect of arginine and fluoride on the growth of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG. Scientific Reports, 11, 973. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-79684-2
bin Haji Awang Masri, A. A., Khang, K. K. Y., Low Wei Shen, L., Ekambaram, M., & Loch, C. (2021). Knowledge of dental enamel defects among undergraduate dental students a cross sectional survey. European Journal of Dental Education, 25, 711-716. doi: 10.1111/eje.12650
Bijle, M. N., Abdalla, M. M., Ashraf, U., Ekambaram, M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2021). Enamel remineralization potential of arginine-fluoride varnish in a multi-species bacterial pH-cycling model. Journal of Dentistry, 104, 103528. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2020.103528
Journal - Research Other
Sardana, D., Manchanda, S., Ekambaram, M., Yang, Y., McGrath, C. P., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2021). Prevention of demineralization during multi-bracketed fixed orthodontic treatment: An overview of systematic reviews. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 32, 473-502. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12927
Chua, H., Sardana, D., Turner, R., Ting, G., & Ekambaram, M. (2021). Effectiveness of oral health education methods on oral hygiene in children and adolescents with visual impairment: A systematic review. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 31, 724-741. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12788
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Ekambaram, M. (2021, April-May). Arresting dentine caries in primary teeth using silver diamine fluoride. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Dental Hygienist's Association (NZDHA) and the New Zealand Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association (NZDOHTA) Annual Conference: Past, Present and Future: Celebrating 100 Years of the New Zealand School Dental Service, Dunedin, New Zealand.
2020
Journal - Research Article
Bijle, M. N., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E., & Yiu, C. (2020). Physicochemical characteristics of arginine enriched naf varnish: An in vitro study. Polymers, 12, 2998. doi: 10.3390/polym12122998
Bijle, M. N., Tsoi, J., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., Carey, C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2020). Enhanced fluoride bioavailability with incorporation of arginine in child dentifrices. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 44(5), 332-341. doi: 10.17796/1053-4625-44.5.7
Bijle, M. N., Tsoi, J., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., Carey, C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2020). Inter-method reliability for determining total and soluble fluorides in child low-fluoride formula dentifrices. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 20880. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-77920-3
Bijle, M. N., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2020). Synbiotics in caries prevention: A scoping review. PLoS ONE, 15(8), e0237547. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237547
Bijle, M. N., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2020). The enamel remineralization potential of fluoride varnishes containing arginine. Journal of Dentistry, 99, 103411. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2020.103411
Bijle, M. N., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2020). Antibacterial and mechanical properties of arginine-containing glass ionomer cements. Dental Materials, 36, 1226-1240. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2020.05.012
Bijle, M. N., Neelakantan, P., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2020). Effect of a novel synbiotic on Streptococcus mutans. Scientific Reports, 10, 7951. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-64956-8
Lam, P. P. Y., Sardana, D., Ekambaram, M., Lee, G. H. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2020). Effectiveness of pit and fissure sealants for preventing and arresting occlusal caries in primary molars: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice, 20(2), 101404. doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2020.101404
Botelho, M. G., Ekambaram, M., Bhuyan, S. Y., Yeung, A. W. K., Tanaka, R., Bornstein, M. M., & Li, K. Y. (2020). A comparison of visual identification of dental radiographic and nonradiographic images using eye tracking technology. Clinical & Experimental Dental Research, 6, 59-68. doi: 10.1002/cre2.249
Journal - Research Other
Dissanayake, S. S. M., Ekambaram, M., Li, K. C., Harris, P. W. R., & Brimble, M. A. (2020). Identification of key functional motifs of native amelogenin protein for dental enamel remineralisation. Molecules, 25(18), 4214. doi: 10.3390/molecules25184214
Bijle, M. N., Ekambaram, M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2020). A scoping review on arginine in caries prevention. Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice, 20(3), 101470. doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2020.101470
2019
Journal - Research Article
Sardana, D., Manchanda, S., Ekambaram, M., Yang, Y., McGrath, C. P., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2019). Prevention of demineralization around orthodontic brackets using sealants: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Pediatric Dentistry, 41(6), 430-531.
Bijle, M. N. A., Tung, L. P., Wong, J., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2019). Enhancing the remineralization potential of child formula dentifrices: An in vitro study. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 43(5), 337-344. doi: 10.17796/1053-4625-43.5.6
Uy, E., Ekambaram, M., Lee, G. H. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2019). Remineralization potential of calcium and phosphate-based agents and their effects on bonding of orthodontic brackets. Journal of Adhesive Dentistry, 21(3), 219-228. doi: 10.3290/j.jad.a42305
Bijle, M. N. A., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2019). The combined antimicrobial effect of arginine and fluoride toothpaste. Scientific Reports, 9(1), 8405. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-44612-6
Sardana, D., Manchanda, S., Ekambaram, M., Yang, Y., McGrath, C. P., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2019). Effectiveness of self-applied topical fluorides against enamel white spot lesions from multi-bracketed fixed orthodontic treatement: A systematic review. European Journal of Orthodontics, 41(6), 661-668. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjz015
Tan, C., Ekambaram, M., Lee, G. H. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2019). Unerupted permanent incisors and associated dental anomalies. Journal of Investigative & Clinical Dentistry, 10, e12395. doi: 10.1111/jicd.12395
Sardana, D., Zhang, J., Ekambaram, M., Yang, Y., McGrath, C. P., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2019). Effectiveness of professional fluorides against enamel white spot lesions during fixed orthodontic treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Dentistry, 82, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2018.12.006
Bijle, M. N. A., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2019). A meta-epidemiological review of meta-analysis on anti-caries effect of arginine-containing formulations. Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice, 19(1), 28-33. doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2018.06.008
Journal - Research Other
Gopalakrishnan, V., Anthonappa, R., Ekambaram, M., & King, N. M. (2019). Qualitative assessment of published studies on pulpotomy medicaments for primary molar teeth. Journal of Investigative & Clinical Dentistry, 10(2), e12389. doi: 10.1111/jicd.12389
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Bijle, N., Neelakantan, P., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E., & Yiu, C. (2019). Effect of arginine on growth of probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG. Journal of Dental Research, 98(A), 3016. Retrieved from https://iadr.abstractarchives.com
Bijle, M. N., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E., & Yiu, C. (2019). A synergistic arginine-fluoride varnish targeted for cariogenic microenvironments. Journal of Dental Research, 98(A), 1226. Retrieved from https://iadr.abstractarchives.com
2018
Journal - Research Article
Gamboa, G. C. S., Lee, G. H. M., Ekambaram, M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2018). Knowledge, perceptions, and clinical experiences on molar incisor hypomineralization among dental care providers in Hong Kong. BMC Oral Health, 18(1), 217. doi: 10.1186/s12903-018-0678-0
Bijle, M. N. A., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2018). The combined enamel remineralization potential of arginine and fluoride toothpaste. Journal of Dentistry, 76, 75-82. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2018.06.009
Bijle, M. N. A., Yiu, C. K. Y., & Ekambaram, M. (2018). Can oral ADS activity or arginine levels be a caries risk indicator? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Oral Investigations, 22(2), 583-596. doi: 10.1007/s00784-017-2322-9
Bijle, M. N. A., Yiu, C. K. Y., & Ekambaram, M. (2018). Calcium-based caries preventive agents: A meta-evaluation of systematic reviews and meta-analysis. Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice, 18(3), 203-217. doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2017.09.003
Journal - Research Other
Anthonappa, R. P., Ekambaram, M., Neboda, C. N. G., King, N. M., & Rabie, A.-B. M. (2018). Genetic basis of dentigerous cysts associated with supernumerary teeth: A narrative review. Journal of Investigative & Clinical Dentistry, 9(1), e122667. doi: 10.1111/jicd.12267
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Bijle, M. N., Ekambaram, M., & Yiu, C. (2018). The combined remineralization potential of arginine and fluoride. Journal of Dental Research, 97(Spec. Iss. B), 3266. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org
2017
Journal - Research Article
Wong, S., Anthonappa, R. P., Ekambaram, M., McGrath, C., King, N. M., & Winters, J. C. (2017). Quality of life changes in children following emergency dental extractions under general anaesthesia. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 27(2), 80-86. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12241
Mohd Said, S. N. B., Ekambaram, M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2017). Effect of different fluoride varnishes on remineralization of artificial enamel carious lesions. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 27(3), 163-173. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12243
Ekambaram, M., Anthonappa, R. P., Govindool, S. R., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2017). Comparison of deproteinization agents on bonding to developmentally hypomineralized enamel. Journal of Dentistry, 67, 94-101. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2017.10.004
Journal - Research Other
Ekambaram, M., Mohd Said, S. N. B., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2017). A review of enamel remineralisation potential of calcium- and phosphate-based remineralisation systems. Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry, 15(5), 415-420. doi: 10.3290/j.ohpd.a38779
2016
Journal - Research Article
Yawary, R., Anthonappa, R. P., Ekambaram, M., McGrath, C., & King, N. M. (2016). Changes in the oral health-related quality of life in children following comprehensive oral rehabilitation under general anaesthesia. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 26(5), 322-329. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12200
Journal - Research Other
Ekambaram, M. (2016). Williams syndrome: Review of clinical features and its medical considerations in dental treatment. HSOA Journal of Dentistry, 1(1), 003. doi: 10.24966/DOHC-6783/100003
Ekambaram, M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2016). Bonding to hypomineralized enamel: A systematic review. International Journal of Adhesion & Adhesives, 69, 27-32. doi: 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2016.03.016
2015
Journal - Research Article
Ekambaram, M., Yiu, C. K. Y., & Matinlinna, J. P. (2015). Bonding of adhesive resin to intraradicular dentine: A review of the literature. International Journal of Adhesion & Adhesives, 60, 92-103. doi: 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2015.04.003
Ekambaram, M., Yiu, C. K. Y., & Matinlinna, J. P. (2015). An overview of solvents in resin-dentin bonding. International Journal of Adhesion & Adhesives, 57, 22-33. doi: 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2014.09.007
Ekambaram, M., Epasinghe, D. J., Yiu, C. K. Y., & Matinlinna, J. P. (2015). Effect of solvents on inhibition of collagen-bound proteases by chlorhexidine. International Journal of Adhesion & Adhesives, 60, 83-87. doi: 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2015.03.010
Ekambaram, M., Yiu, C. K. Y., & Matinlinna, J. P. (2015). Effect of solvents on dentin collagen cross-linking potential of carbodiimide. Journal of Adhesive Dentistry, 17(3), 219-226. doi: 10.3290/j.jad.a34137
Ekambaram, M., Yiu, C. K. Y., & Matinlinna, J. P. (2015). Bonding of resin adhesives to caries-affected dentin: A systematic review. International Journal of Adhesion & Adhesives, 61, 23-34. doi: 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2015.04.011
Awarded Doctoral Degree
Ekambaram, M. (2015). Aspects of solvents in dentine bonding (PhD). University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10722/208591
2014
Journal - Research Article
Ekambaram, M., Yiu, C. K. Y., Matinlinna, J. P., Chang, J. W. W., Tay, F. R., & King, N. M. (2014). Effect of chlorhexidine and ethanol-wet bonding with a hydrophobic adhesive to intraradicular dentine. Journal of Dentistry, 42(7), 872-882. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2014.02.006
Ekambaram, M., Yiu, C. K. Y., Matinlinna, J. P., King, N. M., & Tay, F. R. (2014). Adjunctive application of chlorhexidine and ethanol-wet bonding on durability of bonds to sound and caries-affected dentine. Journal of Dentistry, 42(6), 709-719. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2014.04.001
2011
Journal - Research Article
Ekambaram, M., Itthagarun, A., & King, N. M. (2011). Comparison of the remineralizing potential of child formula dentifrices. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 21(2), 132-140. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-263X.2010.01101.x
Journal - Research Other
Ekambaram, M., Itthagarun, A., & King, N. M. (2011). Ingestion of fluoride from dentifrices by young children and fluorosis of the teeth-a literature review. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 36(2), 111-122. doi: 10.17796/jcpd.36.2.3106602470287130
2008
Journal - Research Other
Ekambaram, M., Yiu, C. K. Y., & King, N. M. (2008). An unusual case of double teeth with facial and lingual talon cusps. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology & Endodontology, 105(4), e63-e67. doi: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2007.11.033
2007
Awarded Masters Degree
Ekambaram, M. (2007). Comparison of the remineralizing potential of child formula dentifrices (MDS). University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10722/50965
