Research and innovation
Our research
Our internationally recognised research creates specialist insight into an array of dental disciplines. We deliver groundbreaking research to improve dental care and deliver real impact.
Dental educational research
Dental education research at Leeds looks into the way that dental education and scholarship is developing and encourages a reflective approach to dental education.
MoreDental public health and health services research
Our Dental Public Health and Health Services research group focuses on research across oral health issues related to public health, oral migration and inequalities, and oral health in the UK and overseas.
MoreBiomaterials and tissue engineering
The Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering research group aims to better understand the repair, regeneration or replacement of skeletal tissues. Its focus is primarily in bone, cartilage, teeth and complex tissue.
MoreBiomineralisation
The Biomineralisation research theme encompasses skeletal tissue biology from formation to destruction and genotype to phenotype at all stages of the translational pipeline.
MoreMicrobiology and cell biology
The Microbiology and Cell Biology research group aims to understand the roles that microbes and host responses play in infectious disease.
MoreTranslational and clinical research
The Translational and Clinical Research Unit is a £1.7m clinical academic centre combining the School of Dentistry (University of Leeds) with the Leeds Dental Hospital (Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust). It provides world-class research equipment and resources to enable expert insight.
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Research impact
We use interdisciplinary expertise to understand the fundamental mechanisms of oral and other diseases, particularly musculoskeletal, in order to improve treatment, restore function and support prevention. Our leading research spans both basic dental sciences and clinical dental sciences, producing insightful and innovative research through world-leading staff and state of the art facilities. This results in positive impact both for our research partners and for dental health in society.
Working with us
We have an excellent track record of delivering impactful research findings for our partners in dental care and industry. We aim to make a difference to oral and dental health as well as providing research and development value to our commercial partners. Read about how we work in partnership.
Our facilities
We work with world-class research facilities in order to provide vital insight into our areas of speciality. These include the £1.7m dental translational research unit, which houses state-of-the-art equipment, as well as our skeletal tissue research bank, a vital resource for our research and collaboration work. Learn more about the facilities we work with.
Our research projects
Discover more about the research projects undertaken by our academic staff at the School of Dentistry by looking at our staff profiles. For more information about any of these projects, please contact the relevant staff member.
Research & Innovation Brochure
Our online brochure showcases examples of current case studies and links to short videos demonstrating the depth, breadth and expertise that contribute to the quality and impact of our research.