Research in the School of Dentistry

Light dispersion from a dental curing unitThe School is internationally leading in a number of areas of its research, reflecting our goal to provide a robust and innovative scientific base for clinical application and translation of our research.

We have worked hard to successfully establish a strong profile of researchers in Dentistry through strategic management of activity and rigorous research training programmes. A number of researchers have leading international reputations resulting from their published outputs and broader research activities and many are establishing such reputations.

Focus on management of research activity, infrastructural development, robust training through basic-clinical scientist partnerships and emphasis on translation of our research and relevance to end-users has ensured a strong future for oral and dental research at Birmingham.

Research themes in the School

Biomaterials

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The Biomaterials research theme explores a diverse range of research topics, ranging from dental biomaterials through to microbiological responses to biomaterials and the tissue engineering of bone and oral mucosa.

Primary Dental Care

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topics focussing on the needs, provision and delivery of oral healthcare at the primary care interface and assessing the effectiveness of treatment modes within this setting.

Tissue Injury, Inflammation & Repair

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Within this theme, we draw upon a network of interdisciplinary medical and dental clinical researchers and basic scientists to explore a range of research topics, ranging from dental regenerative processes and neutrophil and cancer cell biology through to dental ultrasound and novel biomedical imaging techniques.

Join the Research Teams at Birmingham

We are happy to consider EU and international scientists wishing to join our research force at the School of Dentistry through the of Marie Curie EIF or IIF programmes (funded for up to two years). Please contact us to discuss the possibilities available.