The Dental Public Health Research Group are an international group of experts in public health, epidemiology and health services. We work collaboratively with colleagues around the world to conduct mixed methods research aiming to improve population oral health, reduce oral health inequalities, and strengthen the organisation and delivery of dental services.

Adult Oral Health Survey

The Adult Oral Health Survey (AOHS) is a major, long-running UK survey (England focus recently) collecting data on adults' teeth, mouth conditions, dental hygiene, and experiences with dental services, used by the government to plan and improve oral healthcare, covering topics like decay, missing teeth, behaviours (brushing, flossing, dentist visits), and impacts on life, with data collected via interviews and clinical exams.

The Dental Public Health Group has contributed to the AOHS, playing a key role in the national academic consortium delivering this important study, with contributions from Professor Jenny Gallagher, Professor Kirsty Hill, and Emeritus Professor Nigel Pitts.

Adult oral health survey 2021

Adult oral health survey 2023

Press release: King's College London contributes to landmark 2023 Adult Oral Health Survey