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The focus of research for UCL Dental Public Group includes:
- Exploring the determinants and patterns of oral health inequalities in the UK and internationally.
- Development and evaluation of complex community interventions to tackle oral health inequalities.
- Development and evaluation of preventive interventions in general dental practices.
- Development and testing of oral health-related quality of life measures.
- Exploring shared aetiological pathways between oral and general health.
- Exploring oral health determinants and outcomes over the life-course.
Research grant success
Adult Oral Health Survey
The UCL Dental Public Health group is a key partner in the consortium that was awarded the national Adult Oral Health Survey 2021 for England. The survey was commissioned by Public Health England and the overall contract is £608,000. Led by NatCen, the consortium also includes Newcastle University, KCL, University of Birmingham and the Office for National Statistics. We will follow a mixed-mode methodological approach (known as a 'push-to-web' strategy), using self-completion online and paper questionnaires, and will be collecting data between 18th February and 23rd March, with the aim of producing a data set in April 2021.
Current Projects
The impact of COVID-19 on oral health and use of dental services
This national study aims to explore the oral health experiences of adults during the COVID-19 pandemic and in particular their use of dental services in the first UK national COVID-19 lockdown, via an anonymous online survey.
Together aims to assess if, how and when the Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities (SFSC) parenting programme improves the mental well-being of parents and their children. Together aims to assess if, how and when the Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities (SFSC) parenting programme improves the mental well-being of parents and their children
The TOPIC study aims to promote the oral health of older adults living in care homes. We are a team of academics, practitioners and members of the public who are focused on assessing the feasibility of promoting oral hygiene and preventing oral diseases in older people in care homes, following the NICE guideline recommendations.
Recently Completed Projects
- DART
Project Title
An exploratory trial of brief alcohol advice in dental surgeries
Project Funder
National Institute of Health Research
Sponsor
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Principal Investigator
Professor Richard Watt
email: r.watt@ucl.ac.uk
Aim
The aim of this study was to assess the views of both dentist and patients about whether the idea of alcohol advice given by dentists is acceptable and how it could best be done.
Key Contact
Professor Richard Watt
Study Co-ordinator
Dr. Antiopi Ntouva
email: a.ntouva@ucl.ac.uk
- SWITCH
Project Title
An exploratory obesity prevention intervention trial in young people attending dental surgeries across Islington, Camden and Haringey
Project Funder
National Institute of Health Research (NIHR)
Principal Investigator
Professor Richard Watt
Aim
The aim of this study was to test the feasibility of an intervention in a dental care setting using a motivational interviewing technique in young aged 11-16 who were overweight or obese and consumed at least one soft drink per day
Key Contact
Professor Richard Watt
email: r.watt@ucl.ac.uk
Study Active Period
March 2010 - March 2013
- CHERRY
Project Title
Exploratory and developmental trial of a family centred nutrition intervention delivered in Children's Centres in Islington and Cornwall
Project funder
Department of Health
Principal Investigator
Professor Richard Watt
Aim
The aim of the study was to develop and pilot a family centred nutrition intervention to be delivered in children's centres.
Key Contact
Professor Richard Watt
email: r.watt@ucl.ac.uk
Study Active Period
May 2009 - October 2012
ICOHIRP
The International Centre for Oral Health Inequalities Research and Policy (ICOHIRP) was formed in 2013 and over the last four years has successfully raised the profile of oral health inequalities amongst academics, policy makers and clinicians across the globe.
To find out more please visit:
ICOHIRP Website