The Periodontal Research Group (PRG) is a research group of the British Society for Dental Research. The key objectives of the PRG are:
- To promote research in the physiology, pathology, immunology and microbiology of periodontal and peri-implant tissues, and of the epidemiology, clinical management and teaching of periodontal and peri-implant diseases or conditions and their management for the benefit of patients
- To provide a forum for interdisciplinary communication and the exchange of scientific information pertaining to all aspects periodontal and peri-implant research
- To assist in the dissemination of knowledge in relation to periodontal and peri-implant research to relevant bodies and the public
- To assist the BSODR in developing its scientific programme
- To foster links with other, accordant organisations
Join the our group chat on WhatsApp. An informal way to share everything to do with periodontal research in the UK.
Everyone welcome to join this group, no official memership required.
Periodontal Research Group Research Award
Current officers
Councillor, Mark Gidley
Unit – Newcastle
Year appointed – 2025
Year of renewal – 2028
Councillor, Vanaja Naik
Unit – Leeds
Year appointed – 2025
Year of renewal – 2028
Early Career Researcher, Josh Jackson
Unit – Newcastle
Year appointed – 2025
Year of renewal – 2028
Councillor, Catherine Langly-Smith
Unit – General Practice
Year appointed – 2025
Year of renewal – 2028
Councillor, Praveen Sharma
Unit – Birmingham
Year appointed – 2025
Year of renewal – 2028
Industry Representative, TBC
Unit – TBC
Year appointed – 2025
Year of renewal – 2028