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Oral health research group

Our interdisciplinary team comprises dedicated researchers from various fields, uniting the expertise of clinical dentistry, health psychology, and biostatistics.

Together, we are committed to advancing oral health research through collaborative and person-focused research, with a primary goal of enhancing health outcomes and addressing health inequalities. One of our strengths is engaging with our patients in many ways, as a group we strive to involve the local communities in our research from its inception to dissemination and implementation.   Our researchers are interested of investigating and reducing health inequalities.

Research focus areas

  • Innovative interventions for children's oral health: Our group is at the forefront of developing and evaluating innovative interventions aimed at improving children's oral health. Through cutting-edge research, we seek to identify effective strategies that positively impact oral health practices and outcomes in the paediatric population.
  • Holistic approach to oral health: Embracing a holistic perspective, we investigate the role of all members of the healthcare team in improving oral health. By understanding and optimising the collaborative efforts of various healthcare professionals, we aim to enhance the overall quality of oral HealthCare delivery.
  • General dental practice in health screening and patient wellbeing: Exploring the vital role of the dental team, our research delves into health screening and initiatives to improve patient wellbeing. We aim to uncover opportunities for preventive measures, early detection, and holistic patient care within the realm of general dentistry.

Examples of current projects

Children growing up in Liverpool (C-Gull) longitudinal birth cohort study: oral health component. Oral health theme lead : Professor Sondos Albadri

The Children Growing up in Liverpool (C-GULL) Longitudinal Birth Cohort Study aims to enhance health and address inequalities in Liverpool by investigating early life pathways to chronic diseases. The study incorporates an Oral Health Component, focusing on the development of validated tools, assessments, and datasets to understand risk factors for poor oral health and broader health outcomes in children.  

 

Oral health parent champion programme evaluation PROTECT

Beyond CYP Transformation Programm in Cheshire and Merseyside introducing an innovative peer support and parent champion model to empower communities in Liverpool to change oral health behaviours. The programme aimed at most deprived communities. Our team has been awarded the funding to evaluate the implementation, effectiveness and sustainability of the programme.

 

Group members: Prof Sondos Albadri, Dr. Alexander Montasem, Dr. Janine Yazidi–Doughty, Dr. Lamis El-Sharkasi, Dr. Lorriane Molyneux, Dr. Judi Humphreys, Dr. Jayne Harrison, Dr. Gary Lowrey, Dr. Laura Gartshore

Associate members: Mrs Lisa Allen (NIHR ACF), Dr. Girvan Burnside, Dr. Madhavi Seshu (NIHR ARC NW intern)

PhD Students: Miss Emma Morgan (NIHR ACF), Miss Sarah McKernon, Mrs. Nada Al Hafidh, Garry Lowery, Amaar Hassan