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Prof Ian Needleman

  • Telephone:

    004420 345 62340

  • Extension:

    020 3456 2340

  • Fax:

    004420 345 61137

  • Email:

    i.needleman@ucl.ac.uk

  • Webpage:

    http://www.ucl.ac.uk/eastman

  • Address:

    Unit of Periodontology UCL Eastman Dental Institute,
    256 Gray's Inn Road,
    London,
    WC1X 8LD

  • Appointments:

    Professor of Restorative Dentistry and Evidence-Based Healthcare, Restorative Dental Sciences, Eastman Dental Institute
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Research Activities

  • Impact of oral health on general health & wellbeing, evidence-based healthcare and research synthesi

Recent Publications

Displaying 50 most recent publications. For the full list please visit UCL Discovery

  1. Nibali L,Tatarakis N,Needleman I,Tu YK,D'Aiuto F,Rizzo M,Donos N (2013) Clinical review: Association between metabolic syndrome and periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 98(3), 913 - 920. 10.1210/jc.2012-3552.
  2. Horváth A,Mardas N,Mezzomo LA,Needleman IG,Donos N (2013) Alveolar ridge preservation. A systematic review. Clin Oral Investig, 17(2), 341 - 363. 10.1007/s00784-012-0758-5.
  3. Horváth A,Mardas N,Mezzomo LA,Needleman IG,Donos N (2013) Alveolar ridge preservation. A systematic review Clinical Oral Investigations, 17(2), 341 - 363.
  4. Needleman I,Clarkson J,Worthington H (2013) A practitioner's guide to developing critical appraisal skills: Reviews of research. J Am Dent Assoc, 144(5), 527 - 530.
  5. Needleman I,Hyun-Ryu J,Brealey D,Sachdev M,Moskal-Fitzpatrick D,Bercades G,Nagle J,Lewis K,Agudo E,Petrie A,Suvan J,Donos N,Singer M (2012) The impact of hospitalization on dental plaque accumulation: an observational study. J Clin Periodontol, 39(11), 1011 - 1016. 10.1111/j.1600-051X.2012.01939.x.
  6. Needleman I,Chin S,O'Brien T,Petrie A,Donos N (2012) Systematic review of outcome measurements and reference group(s) to evaluate and compare implant success and failure Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 39(SUPPL.12), 122 - 132.
  7. Tu YK,Needleman I,Chambrone L,Lu HK,Faggion CM (2012) A Bayesian network meta-analysis on comparisons of enamel matrix derivatives, guided tissue regeneration and their combination therapies. J Clin Periodontol, 39(3), 303 - 314.
  8. Tu Y-K,Needleman I,Chambrone L,Lu H-K,Faggion CM (2012) A bayesian network meta-analysis on comparisons of enamel matrix derivatives, guided tissue regeneration and their combination therapies Journal of Clinical Periodontology.
  9. Terezakis E,Needleman I,Kumar N,Moles D,Agudo E (2011) The impact of hospitalization on oral health: A systematic review Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 38(7), 628 - 636.
  10. Needleman IG,Hirsch NP,Leemans M,Moles DR,Wilson M,Ready DR,Ismail S,Ciric L,Shaw MJ,Smith M,Garner A,Wilson S (2011) Randomized controlled trial of toothbrushing to reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia pathogens and dental plaque in a critical care unit. J Clin Periodontol, 38(3), 246 - 252. 10.1111/j.1600-051X.2010.01688.x.
  11. Ramseier CA,Warnakulasuriya KAAS,Needleman IG,Gallagher JE,Lahtinen A,various O (2010) Consensus report: 2nd European Workshop on Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation for Oral Health Professionals International Dental Journal, 60(1), 3 - 6.
  12. Usborne S,Needleman IG,Carter N,Batchelor P (2010) How flossing can save your life Independent, 2010(18th May), 53 - 53.
  13. Needleman IG (2010) How long do multirooted teeth with furcation involvement survive with treatment? Evidence-Based Dentistry, 11(2), 38 - 39.
  14. Needleman IG,Binnie VI,Ainamo A,Carr AB,Fundak A,Koeber A,Öhrn K,Rosseel J (2010) Improving the effectiveness of tobacco use cessation (TUC) International Dental Journal, 60(1), 50 - 59.
  15. Simpson TC,Needleman I,Wild SH,Moles DR,Mills EJ,Cullinan MP (2010) Treatment of periodontal disease for glycaemic control in people with diabetes Australian Dental Journal, 55(4), 472 - 474.
  16. Needleman I (2010) RE: Commentary 'Weak evidence to support benefit of periodontal maintenance therapy in prevention of tooth loss'. Evidence-Based Dentistry (2010) 11, 75-76. Evid Based Dent, 11(4), 123. 10.1038/sj.ebd.6400763.
  17. Baker P,Needleman I (2010) Risk management in clinical practice. Part 10. Periodontology. Br Dent J, 209(11), 557 - 565. 10.1038/sj.bdj.2010.1084.
  18. Simpson TC,Needleman I,Wild SH,Moles DR,Mills EJ (2010) Treatment of periodontal disease for glycaemic control in people with diabetes COCHRANE DB SYST REV(5). 10.1002/14651858.CD004714.pub2.
  19. Needleman I (2010) Letters to EBD news Evidence-Based Dentistry, 11(4), 123 - 123.
  20. Lesaffre E,Philstrom B,Needleman I,Worthington H (2009) The design and analysis of split-mouth studies: what statisticians and clinicians should know. Stat Med, 28(28), 3470 - 3482. 10.1002/sim.3634.
  21. Savage A,Eaton KA,Moles DR,Needleman IG (2009) A systematic review of definitions of periodontitis and methods that have been used to identify this disease Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 36(6), 458 - 467.
  22. Savage A,Eaton KA,Moles DR,Needleman IG (2008) A systematic review of definitions and identification indices in periodontitis Journal of Dental Research, 87(Special Issue C), 1 - 1.
  23. Winning T,Needleman I,Rohlin M,Carrassi A,Chadwick B,Eaton K,Hardwick K,Ivancakova R,Jallaludin RL,Johnsen D,Kim JG,Lekkas D,Li D,Onisei D,Pissiotis A,Reynolds P,Tonni I,Vanobbergen J,Vassileva R,Virtanen J,Wesselink P,Wilson N (2008) The first five years. A framework for undergraduate dental education EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION, 12, 48 - 63.
  24. Fenwick J,Needleman I,Moles DR (2008) Effect of Allocation Concealment and Examiner Masking on Magnitude of Clinical Outcomes - a Pilot Study.
  25. Winning T,Needleman IG,Rohlin M,Carrassi A,Chadwick B,Eaton KA,Hardwick K,Ivancakova R,Jallaludin RL,Johnsen D,Kim J-G,Lekkas D,Li D,Onisei D,Pissiotis A,Reynolds P,Tonni I,Vanobbergen J,Vassileva R,Virtanen J,Wesselink P,Wilson N (2008) Evidence-based care and the curriculum European Journal of Dental Education, 12(Suppl. 1), 48 - 63.
  26. Eberhard J,Jepsen S,Jervøc-Storm P-M,Needleman IG,Worthington HV (2008) Full-mouth disinfection for the treatment of adult chronic periodontitis (Review) Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2008(1), 1 - 42.
  27. Eberhard J,Jepsen S,Jervøe-Storm PM,Needleman I,Worthington HV (2008) Full-mouth disinfection for the treatment of adult chronic periodontitis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev(1), CD004622. 10.1002/14651858.CD004622.pub2.
  28. Eberhard J,Jervøc-Storm P-M,Needleman IG,Worthington H,Jepsen S (2008) Full-mouth treatment concepts for chronic periodontitits: a systematic review Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 35(7), 591 - 604.
  29. Needleman IG,Moher D,Altman DG,Schulz KF,Moles DR,Worthington H (2008) Improving the clarity and transparency of reporting health research: a shared obligation and responsibility Journal of Dental Research, 87(10), 894 - 895.
  30. Needleman IG,Worthington H,Moher D,Schulz K,Altman DG (2008) Improving the completeness and transparency of reports of randomized trials in oral health: the CONSORT Statement American Journal of Dentistry, 21(1), 7 - 12.
  31. Suvan JE,Moles DR,Needleman IG,Kraehenmann M,Tonetti MS,Donos N (2008) Local delivery antimicrobials for chronic periodontitis Journal of Dental Research, 87(Special Issue C), 1 - 1.
  32. Weston P,Yaziz YA,Moles DR,Needleman IG (2008) Occlusal interventions for periodontitis in adults Dental Update, 35(9), 645 - 645.
  33. Weston P,Yaziz YA,Moles DR,Needleman IG (2008) Occlusal interventions for periodontitis in adults (review) Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2008(3), 1 - 14.
  34. Ong CTT,Ivanovski S,Needleman IG,Retzepi M,Moles DR,Tonetti MS,Donos N (2008) Systematic review of implant outcomes in treated periodontitis subjects Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 35(5), 438 - 462.
  35. Fenwick J,Needleman IG,Moles DR (2008) The effect of bias on the magnitude of clinical outcomes in periodontology: a pilot study Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 35(9), 775 - 782.
  36. Fenwick J,Needleman IG,Moles DR (2008) Allocation concealment and examiner masking on magnitude of clinical outcomes Journal of Dental Research, 87(Special Issue B), 1 - 1.
  37. Needleman I,Suvan J,Gilthorpe MS,Tucker R,St George G,Giannobile W,Tonetti M,Jarvis M (2007) A randomized-controlled trial of low-dose doxycycline for periodontitis in smokers. J Clin Periodontol, 34(4), 325 - 333. 10.1111/j.1600-051X.2007.01058.x.
  38. Ong CTT,Needleman IG,Moles DR,Retzepi M,Tonetti MS,Donos N (2007) Effect of treated periodontitis on implant outcomes in partially-dentate individuals Journal of Dental Research, 86(Special Issue A), 1 - 1.
  39. Needleman IG,Worthington H,Fernandez-Gonzalez L,Brunton P,Clarkson J,Coulthard P,Esposito M,Glenny A-M,Hooper L,Marinho V,Moles DR,Shaw W (2007) High quality, less bias British Dental Journal, 203(10), 561 - 561.
  40. St George G,Hussain S,Meechan JG,Moles DR,Needleman IG (2007) Injectable local anaesthetic agents for operative dental anaesthesia (protocol) Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2007(2), 1 - 9. 10.1002/14651858.CD006487.
  41. Lesaffre E,Garcia Zattera M-J,Redmond C,Huber H,Needleman IG (2007) Reported methodological quality of split mouth studies Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 34(9), 756 - 761.
  42. Needleman IG,Hirsch N (2007) Oral health and respiratory diseases Evidence-Based Dentistry, 8(4), 116 - 116.
  43. Needleman I,Hirsch N (2007) Oral health and respiratory diseases. Is there an association between oral health and pneumonia or other respiratory diseases? Evid Based Dent, 8(4), 116. 10.1038/sj.ebd.6400532.
  44. Ferreira S,Needleman IG,Moles DR,Cunningham SJ (2007) Patient reported outcomes following periodontal therapy: a systematic review Journal of Dental Research, 86(Special Issue B), 1 - 1.
  45. Needleman IG,Shaw M,Garner A,Moles DR,Wilson M,Hirsch N,Wilson S,Smith M,Kraehenmann M (2007) Plaque control to reduce ventilator associated pneumonia Journal of Dental Research, 86(Special Issue B), 1 - 1.
  46. Preiskel H,Floyd P,Needleman I (2007) John Saville Zamet - Obituary BRIT DENT J, 203(4), 222 - 222.
  47. Needleman I,Wisson M (2006) Antimicrobial resistance in the subgingival microflora in patients with adult periodontitis. A comparison between The Netherlands and Spain. J Clin Periodontol, 33(2), 157. 10.1111/j.1600-051X.2005.00894_1.x.
  48. Ramseier CA,Mattheos N,Needleman IG,Watt R,Wickholm S,various O (2006) Consensus report: First European Workshop on Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation for Oral Health Professionals Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry, 4(1), 7 - 10.
  49. Ramseier CA,Mattheos N,Needleman I,Watt R,Wickholm S (2006) Consensus report: First European Workshop on Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation for Oral Health Professionals. Oral Health Prev Dent, 4(1), 7 - 18.
  50. Needleman I,Wilson M (2006) Erratum: Letter to the editor: (Journal of Clinical Periodontology (2006) 33, (157) DOI: doi 10.1111/j.1600-051x.2005.00894.x Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 33(3), 239 - 239.

Qualifications

  • 1996: Doctor of Philosophy, University of London
  • 1987: Master of Science, University of London
  • 1983: Bachelor of Dental Surgery, University of London

Keywords

  • Biofilms
  • Clinical research methodology
  • Clinical trials
  • Cost effectiveness
  • Epidemiology research
  • Evidence-based healthcare
  • Gingivitis
  • Long term conditions
  • Meta-analysis
  • Meta-analysis
  • Observational Systematic review
  • Oral
  • Oral health
  • Oral health and society
  • Oral microbiology
  • Periodontal diseases
  • Primary health care
  • Psychosocial research
  • Public health
  • Qualitative Mixed methods: Qualitative & Quantitative
  • Research synthesis
  • Ventilator associated pneumonia
  • Ventilator associated pneumonia