Research in the School of Dentistry
The Department of Dentistry at the University of Birmingham advances oral and general health through high-quality, patient-centred research that delivers measurable impact across the UK and globally. Infectious, inflammatory and malignant diseases of the oral cavity are among the most common human diseases worldwide and cause significant morbidity, reduce quality of life and come at a high economic cost. We generate and translate innovative scientific knowledge to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral diseases, and to understand disease mechanisms.
Our research environment
Our interdisciplinary approach integrates laboratory discovery, clinical research, bioinformatics and population health to address complex healthcare. Through strong partnerships with the NHS, industry, and policymakers, we ensure our research informs clinical practice and public policy. Our internationally-leading teams work to develop a comprehensive understanding of disease mechanisms alongside novel diagnostic, tissue regenerative and engineering therapeutic strategies for oral diseases including but not limited to periodontitis, caries and oral cancer.
We are committed to research excellence, integrity, inclusivity, and the development of future clinical academics. At the Department of Dentistry, we foster a collaborative environment, including local, national and worldwide partnerships with other research institutes, universities, industry partners and learned societies. Our collaborations between non-clinical and clinical scientists as well as NHS healthcare professionals provide broad expertise. Our modern laboratories and associated dental clinics, together with University of Birmingham research core facilities house cutting-edge equipment enabling a wide range of research projects.
Our research themes
Postgraduate research programmes within Dentistry
Our Dentistry PhD/MSc by Research will equip you with the skills needed to contribute to research that focuses on the scientific basis of oral and dental diseases, providing innovative solutions to important problems.