Research
We also conduct industry-sponsored and other clinical trials in our Eastman Clinical Investigation Centre (ECIC) and engage with elite athletes via our Centre for Oral Health and Performance.
As part of UCL, students and staff have the opportunity to work with some of the greatest intellects in the world, access state-of-the-art facilities and collaborate with colleagues across multiple fields and disciplines.
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Research Excellence Framework 2021 results
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Blog: Beyond the mouth
Examining the the link between periodontitis and other chronic conditions such as diabetes.
Professor Francesco D'Aiuto writes about our pioneering research
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The new industrial revolution?
Colleagues from across UCL join us to explore how 3D printing is changing health care
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Investigating Oral Biofilms
Can OCT and AFM be used in a multiscale approach to investigate structure-property relationships?