Continue with FacebookLooking to list your PhD opportunities? Log in here.
oral PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 250 oral PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
PhD saved successfully
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
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
(WIS) Exploring macrophage function in oral health and inflammation
The project will be undertaken at two locations - the University of Manchester and Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel. The time spent at each institution is flexible and will be determined by project progression. Read more
Do Altered host-microbial interactions promote oral inflammation during ageing?
As we age, the systems of our bodies become less able to function; rendering people increasingly infirm. Ageing affects our immune system, impeding our ability to both fight infection and maintain tolerance. 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
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
Early life factors and childhood oral health
Background. A life course approach to chronic disease epidemiology recognises how exposures across the lifespan of individuals influence their disease risk and health later in life. Read more
Characterisation and activity of oral fibroblast extracellular vesicles on skin cells to improve wound healing potential
This project is an industrial CASE studentship, based at KCL in collaboration with Unilever, to investigate mechanisms driving differences in scarring and wound healing between the oral cavity and skin. In contrast to the skin, oral wound healing proceeds with minimal, usually imperceptible, or even no scar formation. Read more
Uncovering novel molecular targets for cancer chemoprevention in oral squamous cell carcinoma
Background. Oral epithelial dysplasia (OED) is a potentially malignant condition with a 15% transition rate into oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) (1). Read more
Determining the biocompatibility of, novel, nano-silica coated surfaces on oral and gastrointestinal immune barriers
The interaction of nanoparticles with cells, particularly those that are immune-competent, may affect their biocompatibility, particularly when applied in long-term situations. Read more
Decision-making in the intestinal immune system – what makes an oral antigen and immunogen?
The mammalian large intestine is home to several hundred bacterial species, forming the bacterial part of the intestinal microbiota, as well as being exposed to a vast array of xenoantigens via our food and to pathogenic bacteria, viruses and eukaryotic parasites. Read more
Formulation and biopharmaceutical characterisation of novel pro-antibiotics for improved oral permeability
Research Group:
Medicines Development and Pharmaceutical Sciences
This project is focused on the formulation, synthesis, and biopharmaceutical characterisation of novel pro-antibiotics for improved oral bioavailability. Read more
Data-driven Geographical investigation into health care inequality
With NHS dental services free for ages up to 18 years old, over the past few decades UK oral health has improved dramatically. However, oral health inequalities still exist. 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
