Periodontology
The work performed in this topic covers a wide range of research from basic cell biology and immunology to the development and evaluation of novel treatments for periodontal disease. Specific areas of current activity include:
Diagnostic and Prognostic Factors in Periodontology :
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Salivary and GCF biomarker discovery through proteomic, genetic and other analytical technologies;
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prognostic factors associated with periodontal treatment outcomes;
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Behavioural and psychosocial factors in periodontal disease
Periodontal Disease and Systemic Inflammation
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Regulation of systemic inflammatory markers in disease and during treatment responses
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Disease association studies
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Biology of Tissue Regeneration
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Cell biology of bone and periodontal regeneration
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Role of growth factors and other biological response molecules in bone regeneration
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Tissue engineering and dental stem cells in tissue regeneration
Host-Microbial interactions
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The role of the oral microbiota in periodontal diseases
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Innate and acquired immune responses and disease
Clinical Trials in Periodontology
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The Department has extensive experience, infrastructure and wide patient base in conducting clinical trials including RCTS both in house and with external sponsors.
Is there a link between maternal gum disease and poor pregnancy outcome?
Report on a review of the literature as part of the 2012 European/American Periodontology Workshop
Staff members
Dr Veronica Booth
Dr Mandeep Ghuman
Professor Francis Hughes
Dr Mark Ide
Professor Richard Palmer
Dr Mena Soory
Dr Ron Wilson
Research Topic contact
Professor Francis.Hughes
Email:francis.hughes@kcl.ac.uk