Excellence in Research Award
| Noopur Kokane |
| Institution |
Govt Dental College and Hospital Nagpur |
| Country |
India |
| Google Scholar |
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| Citations |
2 |
| Documets |
28 |
| h-index |
2 |
| Specialization |
Public Health Dentistry, Tobacco Cessation, Oral Cancer Prevention |
| Event |
Indian Scientist Awards |
Noopur Kokane
Govt Dental College and Hospital Nagpur, India
Noopur Kokane is an Indian academician, researcher, and public health dentist currently serving as Assistant Professor at Govt Dental College and Hospital Nagpur, India. She specializes in Public Health Dentistry, tobacco cessation, oral cancer prevention, and innovative healthcare education models. Her work integrates technology-driven healthcare solutions, behavioral interventions, community outreach, and inclusive oral health education for underserved populations. Through translational research and public health innovation, she has contributed significantly toward preventive healthcare and tobacco cessation initiatives across tribal and vulnerable communities in India.
Abstract
Noopur Kokane is actively involved in research focusing on Public Health Dentistry, tobacco cessation, oral cancer prevention, healthcare education, and community-based health interventions. Her work emphasizes innovative and technology-driven public health solutions designed to improve oral health awareness and reduce tobacco dependency among children, tribal communities, and vulnerable populations. Through patents, copyrights, publications, and outreach programs, she has developed scalable and inclusive preventive healthcare models integrating behavioral science, assistive education tools, and public health innovation.
Keywords
Public Health Dentistry, Tobacco Cessation, Oral Cancer Prevention, Community Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry, Healthcare Innovation, Tobacco Control, Oral Health Awareness, Tribal Health, Dental Public Health.
Introduction
Public health dentistry plays a vital role in promoting preventive healthcare, reducing oral disease burden, and improving health literacy among diverse populations. In recent years, technology-assisted behavioral interventions and community-driven healthcare strategies have become increasingly important in tobacco cessation and oral cancer prevention. Noopur Kokane’s academic and professional work contributes significantly to these areas through innovative research, healthcare awareness campaigns, and socially impactful oral health programs designed for underserved communities and differently-abled individuals.
Research Profile
Noopur Kokane has over 15 years of experience in Public Health Dentistry, healthcare advocacy, tobacco cessation, and preventive oral healthcare research. She currently serves as Assistant Professor at Govt Dental College and Hospital Nagpur, where she actively leads public health outreach programs, research projects, and healthcare innovation initiatives.
Her research interests include oral cancer prevention, tobacco cessation strategies, oral health awareness among tribal populations, assistive oral healthcare education for differently-abled children, and behavioral intervention models for preventive healthcare. She has mentored numerous students in research innovation, patents, copyrights, and national-level academic competitions.
Research Projects
- Comprehensive Tobacco Control Program conducted among tribal school students in collaboration with the Additional Tribal Commissioner, Nagpur.
- Exploring Early Tobacco Addiction and Procurement Methods Among Tribal Students in Gadchiroli Ashram Schools.
- Virtual Try-on Assisted Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Tobacco Cessation among tribal students under MUHS LTRG funding.
- Development and implementation of “SMOKE AMIGO” tobacco cessation device.
- Effectiveness of “Sense your Smile” Braille-based oral healthcare education material for visually impaired children.
- “Silent Smile” oral healthcare educational intervention for deaf and mute children.
- Impact of structured oral healthcare education programs among geriatric institutionalized patients.
Innovations & Patents
Noopur Kokane has developed multiple healthcare innovations and preventive oral healthcare technologies focused on tobacco cessation, oral disease prevention, and dental healthcare accessibility. Her innovations include patented devices such as the Nic-Ora Shield tobacco cessation device, AI-powered tooth decay detection systems, dental trainer devices for toddlers, fluorescence-integrated dental examination mirrors, and assistive oral healthcare tools for visually impaired individuals.
She has published and filed several patents addressing tobacco dependency, dental surgical precision, oral hygiene awareness, and public health education. Additionally, she has authored more than 30 copyrights related to healthcare awareness, oral health education modules, anti-tobacco campaigns, behavioral learning models, and public health educational content.
Selected Publications
- Harnessing school social capital to curb adolescent tobacco use, International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics, 2026.
- Herbal smoking products: A neglected frontier in global tobacco control, Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2026.
- Comprehensive tobacco control program for Tribal students residing in Ashram schools of Nagpur division, Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2025.
- Economic insights into the illicit tobacco trade in central India, Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2025.
- Evaluating the effect of ADIDANT: A culturally tailored novel board game to enhance oral health awareness among tribal schoolchildren, Journal of Rare Cardiovascular Diseases, 2025.
- Critical Analysis of Harm Reduction Tactics and the Illusion of Safety Created by the Tobacco Industry, Journal of Chemical Health Risks, 2025.
- Effect of early clinical exposure to GRIT among Indian undergraduate dental students, Bioinformation, 2024.
- Time to Revisit COTPA as Herbs Become Perilous, Indian Journal of Public Health, 2024.
Awards & Achievements
- Recipient of Patent Gem Award (2025).
- Recipient of Best Public Health Dentist Award (2023).
- Received multiple Best Paper Awards at national and international scientific conferences.
- Received Champions Award at National Tobacco or Health Conference 2024.
- Received ICMR Travel Grant for presenting research at an international tobacco conference in Ireland.
- Led outreach programs receiving 1st Place Awards from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India for World Oral Health Day and World No Tobacco Day campaigns.
Research Impact
The research and healthcare innovations developed by Noopur Kokane have substantial social and public health relevance. Her tobacco cessation initiatives and community-based oral healthcare interventions have directly benefited thousands of individuals, especially tribal students and underserved communities. Her translational research integrates preventive healthcare, behavioral science, and digital health innovation to create scalable healthcare solutions.
Her contributions toward oral healthcare accessibility for differently-abled individuals through Braille-based and sign-language-assisted educational tools demonstrate strong commitment to inclusive healthcare. The combination of academic research, grassroots implementation, innovation, and public health advocacy significantly enhances the practical impact of her work.
Award Suitability
Noopur Kokane’s academic achievements, healthcare innovations, public health contributions, and research activities strongly align with the objectives of the Excellence in Research Award under the Indian Scientist Awards framework. Her work combines scientific research, healthcare innovation, preventive dentistry, and community engagement with measurable social impact.
Her extensive contributions through patents, copyrights, publications, outreach programs, and tobacco cessation interventions demonstrate excellence in translational healthcare research and preventive public health initiatives. Her dedication toward improving healthcare accessibility and oral health awareness among vulnerable populations further strengthens her suitability for recognition in research excellence.
Conclusion
Noopur Kokane is an accomplished researcher and public health dentist whose work significantly contributes to tobacco cessation, oral cancer prevention, community oral healthcare, and healthcare innovation in India. Through interdisciplinary research, preventive healthcare interventions, educational innovation, and community outreach, she continues to advance accessible and socially impactful healthcare solutions that benefit underserved and vulnerable populations.
External Links
References
- Association of ABO Blood Group and Rh Factor with Periodontal Disease in Adult Population of Greater Noida: A Cross Sectional Study. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 17(3), 65–69, 2018.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349669602
- K.J. Kokane N., Kokane V., Uttarwar V., Burad P. Patients Awareness, Perception, and Willingness toward Dental Treatment During COVID-19 Pandemic in India. Journal of Global Oral Health, 5(1), 25–31, 2022.
https://doi.org/10.25259/JGOH_55_2021
- N. Kokane, V. Kokane, J. Kaur. Perceived Risk of COVID-19 in Central Indian Population. 2021.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349997884