Oral and Dental Health

Summary

We support and deliver research studies that include:

managing dental decay in children
developing and evaluating new technologies for the early detection of periodontal disease
strategies for managing oral cancers
understanding the links between oral and systemic diseases
medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ)
the health and cost impact of the routine dental treatments and procedures (such as the recall interval and the scale and polish)
the impact of different ways of working in providing dental care

Our studies take place in a range of settings, including hospitals, primary care, school, community environments and university research facilities.

Professor Sue Pavitt is the CRN National Specialty Lead for Oral and Dental Health.

If you’re a healthcare professional, you could be eligible for our Associate PI Scheme

Through the Clinical Research Network (CRN), you can get help with:

planning and delivering your research to achieve the greatest impact
recruiting patients for your study
costs for your study, if you are eligible. This could include money for extra staff, facilities or equipment