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PhD opportunities: Dentistry

Compare 3 doctoral research opportunities connected with Dentistry, including project summaries, funding and application deadlines.

Dentistry

Exploring the relationship between school and home brushing behaviour

The University of Manchester

About the Project Childhood tooth decay remains one of the most common preventable health conditions worldwide and disproportionately affects children living in deprived communities. Supervised toothbrushing programmes (STPs), delivered in nurseries and schools, are increasingly used as a public health strategy to improve oral hygiene and reduce dental decay.

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: 15 October 2026
Funding: Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Dentistry

Dental implications of GLP-1 receptor obesity medicines

University of Aberdeen

About the Project The study of the oral effects of medications is of utmost importance in an aging multi-morbid yet dentate population. Obesity treatment medicines such as GLP-1 receptor agonists Wegovy and Mounjaro are now widely prescribed due to the high prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the UK and beyond. Scant knowledge of the oral effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists exists, but it is largely based on small and low quality studies.

Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Dentistry

Nanocarrier formulations of antimicrobial agents as treatment for odontogenic infections

University of Birmingham

About the Project Odontogenic infections – those which occur within a tooth or in tissue closely surrounding a tooth, such as dental caries – affect approximately 2 billion people globally, including approximately 500 million children. They lead to pain, tooth loss, and a reduced quality of life. Additionally, nearly 50% of adults suffer from periodontal diseases, contributing to significant global healthcare costs estimated at over $400 billion annually.

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Self-Funded PhD Students Only