Browse research from the Peninsula Dental School.
Submissions from 2019
A service evaluation of the “Open Wide and Step Inside” school oral health programme, Robert Witton and Wendy Smith
Dean's Update, I Mills
Strategies to reduce the risk of reinfection and cross-contamination in endodontics, M Giovarruscio, S Sauro, I Makeeva, and F Foschi
Management of gag reflex for patients undergoing dental treatment, Prashanti Eachempati, Nagraj S Kumbargere, Kumar Krishanappa S Kiran, Renjith P. George, Htoo Htoo Kyaw Soe, and Laxminarayan Karanth
How Does Dyslexia Impact on the Educational Experiences of Healthcare Students? A Qualitative Study, K Ali, J Kisielewska, F Subhan, and C Tredwin
Twenty years after the launch of Bologna?process – What is the status of harmonization of dental education?, B Kirnbauer and K Ali
What are the long-term survival and complication rates of complete-arch fixed implant rehabilitation in edentulous patients?, K Ali and EJ Kay
Notch Coordinates Periodontal Ligament Maturation through Regulating Lamin A, B. J. Denes, C. Bolton, C. S. Illsley, W. L. Kok, J. V. Walker, A. Poetsch, C. Tredwin, S. Kiliaridis, and B. Hu
Cytoplasmic DAXX drives SQSTM1/p62 phase condensation to activate Nrf2-mediated stress response, Yi Yang, Thea L. Willis, Robert W. Button, Conor J. Strang, Yuhua Fu, Xue Wen, Portia R.C. Grayson, Tracey Evans, Rebecca J. Sipthorpe, Sheridan L. Roberts, Bing Hu, Jianke Zhang, Boxun Lu, and Shouqing Luo
Transit amplifying cells coordinate mouse incisor mesenchymal stem cell activation, Jemma Victoria Walker, Heng Zhuang, Donald Singer, Charlotte Sara Illsley, Wai Ling Kok, Kishor K. Sivaraj, Yan Gao, Chloe Bolton, Y Liu, Mengyuan Zhao, Portia Rebecca Clare Grayson, Shuang Wang, Jana Karbanová, Tim Lee, Stefano Ardu, Qingguo Lai, J Liu, Moustapha Kassem, Shuo Chen, Kai Yang, Yuxing Bai, Christopher Tredwin, Alexander C. Zambon, Denis Corbeil, Ralf Adams, Basem M. Abdallah, and Bing Hu
Underprivileged in Plymouth receive dental care, Martha Paisi, Colin Massey, Lyndsey Withers, Robert Witton, and Christina Worle
A dental student view on learning gained through Inter-Professional Engagement with people experiencing homelessness, Leah Webb, Sumeet Sandhu, Luke Morton, Robert Witton, Lyndsey Withers, Christina Worle, and Martha Paisi
Atypical Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Responses to Topographic Modifications of Titanium Biomaterials Indicate Cytoskeletal- and Genetic Plasticity-Based Heterogeneity of Cells, Mohammad R. Khan, Nicola Mordan, Mohamed Parkar, Vehid Salih, Nikolaos Donos, and Peter M. Brett
Inconsistent approach in schools, R. Witton
Impact of Dyslexia on the Education Experiences of Undergraduate Students in Medicine, Dentistry, and Biomedical Sciences: A Qualitative Study, K Ali, J Kisielewska, F Subhan, and C Tredwin
Fully guided placement of orthodontic miniscrews-a technical report, B Kirnbauer, P Rugani, E Santigli, P Tepesch, K Ali, and N Jakse
Is there an association between past dental visits and the incidence of cancers of the head and neck (HN), upper aerodigestive tract (UADT), and oral cavity?, K Ali and EJ Kay
Monitoring erosive toothwear: BEWE, a simple tool to protect patients and the profession, David Bartlett, Soha Dattani, Ian Mills, Nigel Pitts, Raj Rattan, Diane Rochford, Nairn H.F. Wilson, Shamir Mehta, and Saoirse O’Toole
Dean'S Update, Ian Mills
Effects of Ions-Releasing Restorative Materials on the Dentine Bonding Longevity of Modern Universal Adhesives after Load-Cycle and Prolonged Artificial Saliva Aging, S Sauro, I Makeeva, V Faus-Matoses, F Foschi, M Giovarruscio, Pires P Maciel, Moura M Martins, Neves A Almeida, and V Faus-Llácer
Dental practice in the UK in 2015/2016. Part 4: changes since 2002?, FJT Burke, NHF Wilson, PA Brunton, and S Creanor
Dental practice in the UK in 2015/2016. Part 3: aspects of indirect restorations and fixed prosthodontics., AA Jum'ah, S Creanor, NHF Wilson, FJT Burke, and PA Brunton
Incidence of and risk factors for major haemorrhage in patients treated with ibrutinib: An integrated analysis., JR Brown, J Moslehi, MS Ewer, and et al
Systematic review and evidence synthesis of non-cervical human papillomavirus-related disease health system costs and quality of life estimates, KJ Ong, M Checchi, L Burns, C Pavitt, MJ Postma, and M Jit
A novel, integrated curriculum for dental hygiene-therapists and dentists, C McIlwaine, ZLS Brookes, D Zahra, K Ali, S Zaric, G Jones, and LA Belfield
Contemporary dental practice in the UK. Part 1: demography and practising arrangements in 2015, FJT Burke, NHF Wilson, PA Brunton, and S Creanor
Dental practice in the UK in 2015/2016. Part 2: aspects of direct restorations, bleaching, endodontics and paediatric dentistry., NHF Wilson, FJT Burke, PA Brunton, and et al
A qualitative exploration of promoting oral health for infants in vulnerable families, Elizabeth J. Kay, Cath Quinn, Alex Gude, Adrian Taylor, and Jo Erwin
Freestage session: Developing a national group to support dental professionalism teaching and teachers, S Hanks and I Johnson
To accept or decline academic remediation: What difference does it make?, Catherine Coelho, Daniel Zahra, Kamran Ali, and Christopher Tredwin
Submissions from 2018
Sepsis: the applicability to dental care professionals., C Coelho and M Mead
Dental Public Health in Action: Understanding oral health care needs and oral health-related quality of life in vulnerable adults in Plymouth, R Patel, R. Witton, R. Potterton, W. Smith, and I. Kaimi
Impact of Progress testing on the learning experiences of students in medicine, dentistry and dental therapy, Kamran Ali, Josephine Cockerill, Daniel Zahra, Christopher Tredwin, and Colin Ferguson
Inspiring the next generation. Dental team awarded grant to train children as 'Dental Buddies', R Potterton
L2 Bone Quality in Osteoporosis: BIOMED 1 Revisited, A Cresswell-Boyes, D Mills, GR Davis, and A Boyde
Self-perceived preparedness of final year dental students in a developing country-A multi-institution study., Kamran Ali, Josephine Cockerill, Daniel Zahra, Haroon S. Qazi, Ulfat Raja, and Khurram Ataullah
The role of ergonomic saddle seats and magnification loupes in the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. A systematic review, A Plessas and Delgado M Bernardes
Prepared for practice and equipped for employment: what do dental foundation trainers think of their trainees?, S. Hanks, C. Coelho, and R. Coster
Developing sustainability in a dental practice through an Action Research approach, Lorna Burns, J. Grose, R. Mukonoweshuro, J. Richardson, I. Mills, M. Nasser, and D. Moles
Development and characterization of a 3D oral mucosa model as a tool for host-pathogen interactions, Carvalho Dias K de, Sousa DL de, Paula Aboud Barbugli, Paulo Sérgio Cerri, Vehid Max Salih, and Carlos Eduardo Vergani
Self-perceived preparedness of New Dental Graduates, K Ali, J Cockerill, and D Zahra
Does the gender of the subject affect perceived smile aesthetics when varying the dimensions of maxillary lateral incisors?, D Tan, R Playle, AJ Harris, C Tredwin, and L Addy
Injectable local anaesthetic agents for dental anaesthesia, G St George, A Morgan, J Meechan, DR Moles, and et al
Do students on different programmes use different resources to prepare for the progress test?, J Cockerill and K Ali
Oral Care of Palliative Care Patients - Carers' and Relatives' Experiences. A Qualitative Study., Delgado M Bernardes, L. Burns, C. Quinn, D. R. Moles, and E. J. Kay
Radiographic bone loss in a Scottish non-smoking Type 1 Diabetes mellitus population; a Bitewing Radiographic Study., A Plessas, DP Robertson, and PJ Hodge
Use of Progress Testing in a UK Dental Therapy and Hygiene Educational Program, Kamran Ali, Daniel Zahra, Christopher Tredwin, Claire Mcilwaine, and Gill Jones
Assisting communication in the dental setting: a student team working initiative with stroke patients, Robert Witton, Cathy Coelho, and Wendy Smith
Submissions from 2017
Correlations Between Final-Year Dental Students’ Performance on Knowledge-Based and Clinical Examinations, Kamran Ali, Matthew Jerreat, Daniel Zahra, and Christopher Tredwin
The importance of recording mental health history – a case report, IJ Mills, S Barker, and T Renton
Application of Rasch analysis in the development and psychometric evaluation of dental undergraduates preparedness assessment scale, K. Ali, A. Slade, E. J. Kay, D. Zahra, A. Chatterjee, and C. Tredwin
Student-led promotion of evidence-based healthcare, M Daldry and L Burns
‘I have never experienced patients so keen to receive dental care’, R Potterton
A person-centred approach to holistic assessment, Ian James Mills
Exposure to Porphyromonas gingivalis LPS during macrophage polarisation leads to diminished inflammatory cytokine production, Louise A. Belfield, Jon H. Bennett, Wondwossen Abate, and Simon K. Jackson
The effect of hospital biocide sodium dichloroisocyanurate on the viability and properties of Clostridium difficile spores., L. T. Joshi, A. Welsch, J. Hawkins, and L. Baillie
An evaluation of a two-site pilot model for dental foundation training, K Ali, S Khan, P Briggs, and E Jones
Progress Testing: A tool for Integrated Learning and Assessment in Undergraduate Dental Education, K Ali, D Zahra, and C Tredwin
Using patients as educators for communication skills: Exploring dental students' and patients' views., C. Coelho, J. Pooler, and H. Lloyd
Orienting digital radiographs, K Ali and P Ward
Communities in action: developing a dental ambassador training programme for adults with learning disability., R. Witton, R. Potterton, and W. Smith
Sialylation of Porphyromonas gingivalis LPS and its effect on bacterial-host interactions., SS Zaric, MJ Lappin, CR Fulton, FT Lundy, WA Coulter, and CR Irwin
Preparedness of undergraduate dental students in the United Kingdom: a national study, K. Ali, A. Slade, E. Kay, D. Zahra, and C. Tredwin
Academic performance of undergraduate dental students with learning disabilities, K. Ali, D. Zahra, C. Coelho, G. Jones, and C. Tredwin
Impact of early clinical exposure on the learning experience of undergraduate dental students, K. Ali, D. Zahra, E. McColl, V. Salih, and C. Tredwin
Submissions from 2016
Motivational interviewing in general dental practice: A review of the evidence, E. J. Kay, D. Vascott, A. Hocking, and H. Nield
Progress Testing as a tool to assess growth in applied dental knowledge, K Ali and D Zahra
Alveolar osteitis: What's in a name?, K Ali
The regulation of bone turnover in ameloblastoma using an organotypic in vitro co-culture model, Tuula M. Eriksson, Richard M. Day, Stefano Fedele, and Vehid M. Salih
Exploring uses of the UK Clinical Aptitude Test-situational judgement test in a dental student selection process, P Lambe, E Kay, and D Bristow
Impact of Early Clinical Exposure on the Learning Experiences of Undergraduate Students at a Dental School in the United Kingdom, K Ali, V Salih, and E McColl
Application of Rasch Analysis in the Development and Psychometric Evaluation of Dental Undergraduates Preparedness Assessment Scale, K Ali, C Tredwin, EJ Kay, and A Slade
Comparison of graduate-entry and direct school leaver student performance on an applied dental knowledge test, K. Ali, D. Zahra, and C. Tredwin
Student perceptions of a spiral curriculum, CS Coelho and DR Moles
A surprisingly poor correlation between in vitro and in vivo testing of biomaterials for bone regeneration: results of a multicentre analysis, G. Hulsart-Billström, J. I. Dawson, S. Hofmann, R. Müller, M. J. Stoddart, M. Alini, H. Redl, Haj A El, R. Brown, V. Salih, J. Hilborn, S. Larsson, and Richard O.C. Oreffo
Autophagy in dental tissues: a double-edged sword, H. Zhuang, K. Ali, S. Ardu, C. Tredwin, and B. Hu
Transition of new dental graduates into practice: a qualitative study, K Ali, C Tredwin, E Kay, and A Slade
Exploring attitudes and knowledge of climate change and sustainability in a dental practice: A feasibility study into resource management, Jane Grose, Ian Mills, David R. Moles, Mona Nasser, and Janet Richardson
Oral health promotion: the economic benefits to the NHS of increased use of sugarfree gum in the UK, L Claxton, M Taylor, and E Kay
Poly(propylene glycol) and urethane dimethacrylates improve conversion of dental composites and reveal complexity of cytocompatibility testing, Nick J. Walters, Wendy Xia, Vehid Salih, Paul F. Ashley, and Anne M. Young
Submissions from 2015
Use of Progress Testing in Undergraduate Dental Education, K Ali and D Zahra
An Integrated Continuous Class-${\rm F} ^{-1}$ Mode Power Amplifier Design Approach for Microwave Enhanced Portable Diagnostic Applications, Azeem Imtiaz, Jonathan Lees, Heungjae Choi, and Lovleen Tina Joshi
Local anesthetics induce autophagy in young permanent tooth pulp cells, H Zhuang, D Hu, D Singer, JV Walker, RB Nisr, K Tieu, K Ali, C Tredwin, S Luo, S Ardu, and B Hu
The Effect of Initial Etching Sites on the Morphology of TiO2 Nanotubes on Ti-6Al-4V Alloy, U Danookdharree, HR Le, and C Tredwin
Eradication of Gastric Helicobacter pylori Ameliorates Halitosis and Tongue Coating, S Zaric, B Bojic, B Popovic, and J Milasin
Eradication of gastric Helicobacter pylori ameliorates halitosis and tongue coating., S Zaric, B Bojic, B Popovic, and J Milasin
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) with Immediate Feedback in Early (Preclinical) Stages of the Dental Curriculum, S Zaric and LA Belfield
The Impact of Subject Age, Gender, and Arch Length on Attitudes of Syrian Dentists towards Shortened Dental Arches, MZ Nassani, TI Al-Nahhal, O Kujan, B Tarakji, and EJ Kay
Titanium phosphate glass microcarriers induce enhanced osteogenic cell proliferation and human mesenchymal stem cell protein expression, Nilay J. Lakhkar, Day R M, Hae Won Kim, Katarzyna Ludka, Nicola J. Mordan, Vehid Salih, and Jonathan C. Knowles
Submissions from 2014
Penetrating toothbrush injury in a child: an unusual presentation, MU Akhtar and K Ali
Extraction and Sensitive Detection of Toxins A and B from the Human Pathogen Clostridium difficile in 40 Seconds Using Microwave-Accelerated Metal-Enhanced Fluorescence, Lovleen Tina Joshi, Buddha L. Mali, Chris D. Geddes, and Les Baillie
The impact of foreign postings on accompanying military spouses: an ethnographic study, G Blakely, C Hennessy, MC Chung, and H Skirton
Biological effects of soft denture reline materials on L929 cells in vitro, Carolina A.L. Chaves, Carlos E. Vergani, Dominique Thomas, Anne Young, Carlos A.S. Costa, Vehid M. Salih, and Ana L. Machado
Hydroxyapatite, fluor-hydroxyapatite and fluorapatite produced via the sol–gel method: dissolution behaviour and biological properties after crystallisation, CJ Tredwin, AM Young, EA Abou Neel, G Georgiou, and JC Knowles
Submissions from 2013
Barriers and facilitators that influence the delivery of prevention guidance in health service dental practice: a questionnaire study of practising dentists in Southwest England., RV Witton and DR Moles
Submissions from 2012
Contribution of Spores to the Ability of Clostridium difficile To Adhere to Surfaces, Lovleen Tina Joshi, Daniel S. Phillips, Catrin F. Williams, Abdullah Alyousef, and Les Baillie
Osteochondral tissue engineering: scaffolds, stem cells and applications., Patcharakamon Nooeaid, Vehid Salih, Justus P. Beier, and Aldo R. Boccaccini
An unusual case of chronic suppurative osteomyelitis of the mandible, K Ali, A Akram, and MU Akhtar
