Improving the adoption of clinical guidelines for the treatment of gum disease in primary dental care
We invite NHS dental patients with gum disease to join our advisory group to contribute to research
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Full description:
This study explores the factors that make it easier or harder to adopt new periodontal (gum disease) guidelines in NHS primary care dental services. It will help to understand how to improve the process. The study will also co-develop a strategy to address these factors, improving the delivery of high-quality treatment for gum disease. Improving guideline uptake will benefit patients with gum disease.
Opportunity Deadline
25th November 2025
Payment:
You will be paid £25 per hour of your time. This will include a range of activities, such as developing recruitment materials, creating content for the project-related website, and writing lay summaries.
Expenses:
Coverage for travel costs. Mobile data plans to facilitate remote access to meetings.
Organisation
Queen Mary University of London, Institute of Dentistry
Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is a prominent research university situated in East London. QMUL is a member of the Russell Group of UK research universities and the Association of Commonwealth Universities, and it is part of UCL Partners, the world's largest academic health science centre. The Dental Public Health and Primary Care Research Centre at QMUL specialises in life course epidemiology, health inequalities, and preventive strategies to improve the population’s quality of life.
Details
Topic:
Oral health and dentistry
Location:
London
Involvement type:
Undertaking
Disseminating
Reviewing
What support is offered?
Informal training will be provided based on parents’ specific support needs. Meetings (whether online or in-person) and activities will be scheduled at a convenient time for all participants. Support with childcare costs for parents with young children.
Can the work be done from home?
Yes
Suitable for a beginner?
Yes
