Periodontal Disease Therapeutics & Vaccines Research Group

Investigating the processes and impacts of infections by oral microorganisms found in the periodontal pockets of humans and animals.

Antimicrobials, Cancer Therapeutics & Vaccine Research Group

Leading the frontier of peptide-based nanomaterials in combating multidrug-resistant'superbugs' and cancer.

Oral Microbes in Neurodegeneration and Inflammation Group

Elucidating the role of oral microbes in the causation of brain inflammation and neurodegeneration in diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Type IX Secretion System (T9SS) Group

Unravelling the molecular organisation and mechanisms of the Type IX Secretion System.

Periodontics

Integrating immunology, microbiology and advanced imaging to advance periodontal and implant research.

Tissue Engineering Group

Focusing on the development of novel 3D models for tissue repair of soft and hard tissues.

Regenerative Endodontics

Focusing on regenerative applications in dentistry, particularly in endodontics and regenerative endodontic treatment (RET).

Prosthodontics

Advancing prosthodontic care through clinical trials, laboratory research and modern treatment technologies.

Digital Design

Advancing digital design in dentistry through research in imaging, virtual treatment planning and education.

BioMaterial Science

Forensic Odontology

Orofacial Anthopology

Cariology Research Group

Advancing caries and erosion research through microbial science and innovative remineralisation therapies.

Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research Group

Focused on 3D outcomes of orthodontic treatments, stability after orthodontic treatment, digital workflows, and aesthetic appliances.

Access and Equity Research Group

Addressing oral health inequities by advancing research, advocacy and access for marginalised communities.

Oral Medicine and Oral Cancer (OMOC) Group

Advancing early detection, prevention and precision care in oral mucosal disease and oral cancer.

Rural, Remote and Indigenous Oral Health Equity

Addressing inequalities in oral health in underserved communities, including Indigenous peoples, migrants, people living with mental illnesses, low income, and rural communities.

Paediatric Oral Health Research Group

Advancing paediatric oral health through longitudinal and interventional research partnerships.

Population Oral Health Group

Advancing equitable, person-centred models of oral health care through population and implementation research.

Dental Data and Artificial Intelligence (D2AI) Research Group

Applying data science and artificial intelligence to dentistry through improved data quality, multimodal data integration and AI benchmarking to support research translation, clinical decision-making and health system planning.

Dental Therapeutics Group

Transforming dental prescribing practices to improve patient safety and public health.

Precision Oral Systemic Health Group

Investigating how circadian rhythms, immune function, the microbiome and lifestyle factors interact to influence chronic disease, integrating precision health approaches to better understand and address oral–systemic health challenges.

Dental Education Research

Advancing dental education through research into assessment, learning design and technology-enhanced learning.