At the Institute of Dentistry, we offer postgraduate research degrees under the supervision of experts in the fields of Clinical & Population Health, Dental Education and Experimental & Translational Research.
Oral health is an integral element of general health and well-being. Oral diseases are among the most prevalent diseases in humans and claim a heavy toll in terms of morbidity and mortality. At the Institute of Dentistry we are carrying out research projects aimed at further understanding of the etiopathogenesis of oral diseases and to develop innovative preventive and therapeutic strategies.
Research at the Institute of Dentistry is conducted within several research groups, the work of which builds on areas of research excellence at the Institute of Dentistry and complementary expertise at the University of Aberdeen and NHS Grampian.
Public Health & Health Services
Contact: Dr Ekta Gupta
The aim of this theme is to conduct high quality research in oral health utilising the principles of Dental Public Health to improve the oral health of individuals and populations. Areas of research in the Public Health & Health Services include: the study of Oral health in Vulnerable/High Risk groups and Older People, Dental Health Services Research and, Evidence-Based Dentistry.
Contact: Dr Rasha Abu-Eid
The aim of cancer research at the Institute of Dentistry is contribute to the body of knowledge to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Areas of research include: Head and Neck Cancer Immunology, Digital Pathology for the Classification and Grading of Oral Lesions and Early Detection of Oral Cancer.
Contact: Dr Karolin Hijazi
Microbial Diseases research at the Institute of Dentistry aims to advance mechanistic knowledge that will inform the development of new strategies to control infective diseases as well as immune disease driven by microbes. Areas of research include: Antimicrobial Resistance, HIV-1, Oral Opportunistic Pathogens and Oral Mucosal Inflammatory Disease.
Eligible self-funded international Postgraduate Research Masters' students starting in September 2025 will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship. Explore this Global Scholarship, including eligibility details, on our dedicated page.
Aberdeen Global ScholarshipPlease refer to our Tuition Fees page for fee information for this Research Area.
Eligible self-funded international Postgraduate Research Masters' students starting in September 2025 will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship. Explore this Global Scholarship, including eligibility details, on our dedicated page.
To see our full range of scholarships, visit our Funding Database.
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