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Impact

How do you measure impact? For some it will be the impact of a piece of research on a global stage, for others it will be our impact on changes in society, or it will be our impact on shaping dental education. The question that shapes all our interpretations of impact is always: ‘how will this research or education help make the world a better place?'

Our research performs highly in the global Research Excellence Framework and contributes to our position near the very top of the global university rankings. We’re equally successful at finding ways to turn research into practical solutions that make a difference to society through improvements in health, economy, environment or culture.

We recognise that this isn’t something we can do alone. We aim to make as profound an impact as possible by working with partners from industry, government, policy, and health services. Not just in London, but by building global networks.

 

 

 

An in-depth look at the Alliance for a Cavity Free Future

Having been recognised in 2018 as a King's College Exemplar for Service, the Alliance for a Cavity Free Future (ACFF) continues to make waves and demonstrate impact globally. So who are the ACFF, and what do they do?

Academic Lead for Impact: Professor Nigel Pitts

"Impact is seen as an important part of the research process, but why would you do research if it wasn't ultimately important in making a difference in the wider world?"

Nigel Pitts feature

 

 

How we're making an impact

We collaborate

Dental phobia is the world’s most common phobia, affecting approx. 10% of the population worldwide. Health psychologists collaborating with King’s academics, clinicians and patients have developed a model using cognitive behavioural therapy to enable phobic and anxious patients to access dental care. The CBT service is now available at many NHS facilities across the UK.

We serve

We’re committed to service in society. Tooth disease is a huge hidden burden – not life threatening but still the most common disease in the world. Working with the Alliance for a Cavity Free Future and ICDAS Foundation charities we’re finding ways to make sure every child born after 2026 stays cavity free for life.

We partner

We have led the setting up of the Erosive Tooth Wear Foundation, a new charity in which 4 International Universities are working together with 3 multi-national oral health companies in a unique forum which allows academia and industry to work together for public benefit.

 

 

Impact stories