Dentistry PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students in the UK

We have 26 Dentistry PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students in the UK

Immune-dysregulation in chronic inflammatory muco-cutaneous disorders

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

This exciting PhD project provides a rare opportunity to discover novel mechanisms of immune-dysregulation in under-researched but clinically important… Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Hijazi, Dr R Abu Eid, Prof D J Blackbourn

18 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Developing an in silico method for endodontic restoration of human molar teeth

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

The proposed PhD project seeks to address the complex, multi-factorial issue of dental caries and its implications for endodontic treatment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr RR Readioff, Dr A Sharp, Dr N Longridge, Prof FJ Jarad, Dr EM Moawad

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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How does glycolysis influence the oral environment during caries and periodontitis?

University of Sheffield School of Clinical Dentistry

Glycolysis plays a pivotal role during energy metabolism and cellular responses in oral health and pathology. It is a crucial metabolic pathway for energy production, especially in inflammation or infection scenario, that is essential for maintaining tissue integrity and function in the gingiva and dental pulp. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C M Neves, Prof G Stafford

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Erosive Wear of the Teeth: Characterisation of a subsurface layer formed on eroded enamel. Characterising Subsurface Eroded Enamel (CHASE)

King’s College London London Interdisciplinary Biosciences Consortium (LIDo)

Are you interested in pursuing a PhD in a cutting-edge topic that combines dental research and industrial innovation? Do you want to join a world-class… Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Bartlett, Dr R Austin, Dr S O'Toole, Dr G Owens

13 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Multiscale biomechanics of scarless wound healing

Queen Mary University of London School of Engineering and Materials Science

Description. Wounding of the skin dermis triggers a well-coordinated repair program involving biological, chemical, as well as physical events. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Pensalfini

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Alterations in reparative dentinogenesis with ageing, gender and genetic predisposition

University of Liverpool Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease Department of Musculoskeletal Biology

Dental pulp exposure caused by tooth decay or injury can lead to life-threatening infections. Following injury, reparative dentinogenesis serves a vital purpose through the accelerated generation of tertiary dentine, comprising mineral and type I collagen. Read more

Supervisors: Dr EG Laird, Dr N Longridge, Prof FJ Jarad

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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The self-perception of adults with orofacial clefting

University of Dundee Dental School

Introduction. Orofacial clefting (OFC) is one of the most common congenital anomalies worldwide and the most common of all facial birth defects. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G McIntyre, Prof P Mossey

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PI3K-Akt expression in dysplastic oral lesions and implications for recurrence and malignant transformation

University of Dundee Dental School

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

Supervisors: Prof M Macluskey, Dr I Ellis, Dr M Islam, Dr S. J. Jones

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Is there a role for Fusobacterium nucelatum, candida or HV16 in oral disease progression?

University of Dundee Dental School

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

Supervisors: Prof M Macluskey, Dr D H Edwards

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Is there a Role for Activated Akt in Palatogenesis?

University of Dundee Dental School

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

Supervisors: Dr S. J. Jones, Dr M Islam

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Predicting future health outcomes using multi-omics

University of Birmingham School of Dentistry

EPSRC CASE Studentship. University of Birmingham and Unilever. Large multidimensional data sets with longitudinal aspects present challenges for data analysis. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Kebschull, Dr M Grant, Mr P Sharma

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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4-year PhD Studentship: Osseointegrative and antimicrobial surfaces for dental implant with designed micro/nano-topographies

University of Bristol Bristol Dental School

The use of dental implants has become a common treatment for the replacement of missing or damaged teeth. It is estimated that 10% of the world’s population will need a dental implant in their lifetime. Read more

Supervisors: Prof B Su, Dr J Armstrong, Dr A Nobbs

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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4-year PhD Studentship: A novel, bacterial quorum sensor-infused nanocarrier drug delivery system to tackle antimicrobial resistant fungi

University of Bristol Bristol Dental School

Healthcare associated infections (HAI) remain an unresolved clinical issue that significantly impacts patients’ lives and global economies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Bandara, Dr A Nobbs

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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The Impact of vitamin D supplementation on Wnt activity in the development of periodontitis

King’s College London Centre for Oral Clinical Translational Sciences

Vitamin D deficiency is a widespread problem in the UK. Vitamin D plays a protective role against a myriad of chronic diseases. Periodontal disease is the number one cause of tooth loss in the UK. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Lu, Dr Jonathan P Richardson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Development and characterisation of multifunctional surfaces for durable infection prevention treatments on dental prosthetic device

University of Portsmouth School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences and will be supervised by Dr Marta Roldo, Professor Gordon Blunn and Dr Mahdi Mutahar. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Roldo, Prof G Blunn, Dr M Mutahar

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We have 26 Dentistry PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students in the UK

Dentistry PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students in the UK

We have 26 Dentistry PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students in the UK

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