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DESCRIPTION
The Dental Institute is an international leader in the development of novel teaching methods. Research work in this area is focused at evaluating such novel techniques as well as investigating ways to improve teaching and assessment. Current project areas include:
- Threshold concepts and construction of curricula Use of technology (haptics) in assessment and feedback for dental students
- Use of online learning resources
- Developing novel assessment methods Issues for, and advantages of, graduate-entrants to dentistry
- Use of the clinical aptitude test for entry to dentistry
- Online testing of students
- Running high stakes examinations in dentistry Haptics as teaching and learning tools in dentistry
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Associated staff research interests
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Immune responses to heat shock proteins in oral and systemic disease.
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Education
Clinical Outcomes & Environment Theme
Clinical Outcomes & Environment Theme
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020 7188 1835
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Elastomeric impression materials; glass ionomers; resin bonded restorations; ceramic inlays; adhesive dentistry; dental education.
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Radiation protection and education in dental radiology.
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Education and the development of professional expertise.
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020 7188 1603
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Information technology in education; haptics for teaching dentistry;attitudes to new technologies; researching IT in education; institutionalising e-learning in dental education; the uptake and use of technology media in education.
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020 7188 1307
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020 7848 3182
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Education
Clinical Outcomes & Environment Theme
Clinical Outcomes & Environment Theme
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020 3299 3584
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Clinical trials involving restorative dental materials, in particular ceramics; education research.
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ICT in education research; flexible learning including e-learning and blended learning. International Virtual Dental School (IVIDENT).
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020 7848 1517
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020 7848 1366
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Child oral health; dental public policy; oral health inequalities.
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Clinical trials, educational research.
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CONTACTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Mark Woolford
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