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dentistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Choosing Wisely in Dentistry: Sustainable Oral Health
In recent years there has been increased interest in sustainability in healthcare, and specifically in dentistry. Sustainability is described as encompassing three pillars. Read more
A mixed methods study to explore under-representation in undergraduate dental education and the barriers to access to dental schools in the UK
Background. There is a scarcity of research examining how under-representation is specifically produced in UK dental schools, despite the well-established body of research exploring barriers to access to higher education (1). Read more
Postgraduate Research Opportunities at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
To deliver our research strategy of ‘Better Health for All' and our aspiration to train the research leaders of the future, the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (top 10% faculties of medicine in the world, QS2022) has opened opportunities for self-funded PhD students in multiple areas of biomedical and translational research across six internationally recognised Research Institutes. Read more
The self-perception of adults with orofacial clefting
Introduction. Orofacial clefting (OFC) is one of the most common congenital anomalies worldwide and the most common of all facial birth defects. Read more
PI3K-Akt expression in dysplastic oral lesions and implications for recurrence and malignant transformation
There are around 12,400 new head and neck cancer cases in the UK every year, that's 34 every day (2016-2018) with 4,143 deaths each year. Read more
Is there a role for Fusobacterium nucelatum, candida or HV16 in oral disease progression?
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) accounts for over 90% of all oral cancers and is generally considered the 8th most common cancer worldwide [1]. Read more
Is there a Role for Activated Akt in Palatogenesis?
Main Aim. The project will use a medial edge epithelial (MEE) cell line as an in vitro model. These cells will be used to investigate the effects of exogenous TGFβ-3 and activation of Akt on cell migration, epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and apoptosis. Read more
Tackling antibiotic seeking in behaviour in veterinary and dental practices
Antimicrobial resistance is a global health and patient safety emergency driven by the unnecessary use of antimicrobial drugs. Dentistry is responsible for around 10% of antibiotics globally, with up to 80% unnecessary of inappropriate use. Read more
The effect of stress on head and neck cancer patients: laboratory and clinical aspects.
The aim of the lab part of this project is to further investigate. Read more
Smile4life National Oral Health Improvement Programme: Inclusive Evaluation to Assess the Impact of Co-designed Resources for a Community-based Oral Health and homelessness intervention.
Project background. United Nations Habitat estimates that 150 million people are affected by homelessness worldwide. The Covid-19 pandemic further aggravated this scenario of health and social inequalities. Read more
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Archival Parchments Rejuvenation
Background. Parchment was widely used across Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Horn of Africa as a writing medium from the 2nd century BC until the 17th CE. Read more
Predictable long-term care for dental implant maintenance
Applications are invited for a 3-year self-funded PhD Studentship to research antimicrobial coatings for implant abutments. These coated abutments will be part of a long-term care plan for dental implant maintenance. Read more
PhD & MPhil Admission 2024-25 @ The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
HKU is the oldest university in Hong Kong. As an English-medium university with a history that stretches back more than 110 years, it has grown with and helped shape the city from which it takes its name. Read more
Quality of life of smokers with periodontal disease: impact of Covid-19 lockdowns
Across the UK, since 2010, there has been a gradual decrease in the number of smokers from 20.1% to 14.1% (1). Smoking cessation has a positive impact in patients with periodontal disease, and current smokers present an increased risk of tooth loss in comparison to former smokers (2). Read more
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