UCL Dental Public Health
@ucl-dph.bsky.social
The UCL Dental Public Health Group has an outstanding national and international reputation for high quality dental and public health research, teaching and policy.
www.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology-health-care/research/eph/research/dental-public-health
www.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology-health-care/research/eph/research/dental-public-health
ποΈ Episode 1 Oral Health Matters, Series 2 ποΈ
Series 2 opens with a powerful conversation on how political decisions, from WHO withdrawal to cuts in international aid, are affecting real communities, real services, and real lives.
π§ Watch the trailer and listen soon
Series 2 opens with a powerful conversation on how political decisions, from WHO withdrawal to cuts in international aid, are affecting real communities, real services, and real lives.
π§ Watch the trailer and listen soon
February 12, 2026 at 3:47 PM
ποΈ Episode 1 Oral Health Matters, Series 2 ποΈ
Series 2 opens with a powerful conversation on how political decisions, from WHO withdrawal to cuts in international aid, are affecting real communities, real services, and real lives.
π§ Watch the trailer and listen soon
Series 2 opens with a powerful conversation on how political decisions, from WHO withdrawal to cuts in international aid, are affecting real communities, real services, and real lives.
π§ Watch the trailer and listen soon
π§ Watch the trailer for Oral Health Matters β Series 2, Episode 1
What happens to oral health when global politics become unstable?
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#OralHealthMatters #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #OralHealth
What happens to oral health when global politics become unstable?
βΆοΈ Watch the trailer and subscribe now
Link to series trailer in comments.
#OralHealthMatters #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #OralHealth
February 10, 2026 at 4:23 PM
π§ Watch the trailer for Oral Health Matters β Series 2, Episode 1
What happens to oral health when global politics become unstable?
βΆοΈ Watch the trailer and subscribe now
Link to series trailer in comments.
#OralHealthMatters #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #OralHealth
What happens to oral health when global politics become unstable?
βΆοΈ Watch the trailer and subscribe now
Link to series trailer in comments.
#OralHealthMatters #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #OralHealth
πIn the last of our ** PODCAST REWIND ** feautres, we're looking at the final episode of series 1 of Oral Health Matters, where Richard Watt is joined by Dr Benoit Varenne and Dr Dympna Kavanagh.
Link to full episode:
open.spotify.com/episode/6IWB...
Link to full episode:
open.spotify.com/episode/6IWB...
February 5, 2026 at 11:28 AM
πIn the last of our ** PODCAST REWIND ** feautres, we're looking at the final episode of series 1 of Oral Health Matters, where Richard Watt is joined by Dr Benoit Varenne and Dr Dympna Kavanagh.
Link to full episode:
open.spotify.com/episode/6IWB...
Link to full episode:
open.spotify.com/episode/6IWB...
π In episode 5 of series 1 of Oral Health Matters, Richard Watt is joined by Professor Sharon Friel from the Australian National University, and Professor Delan Devakumar, from University College London.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:21 PM
π In episode 5 of series 1 of Oral Health Matters, Richard Watt is joined by Professor Sharon Friel from the Australian National University, and Professor Delan Devakumar, from University College London.
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open.spotify.com/episode/5sJm...
** PODCAST LAUNCH
π§ Check out the trailer for the 2nd series of the Oral Health Matters podcast
ποΈ The series features conversations with leading researchers, clinicians and public health voices from around the globe.
β Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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π§ Check out the trailer for the 2nd series of the Oral Health Matters podcast
ποΈ The series features conversations with leading researchers, clinicians and public health voices from around the globe.
β Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
open.spotify.com/episode/47uy...
Oral Health Matters Series 2 Trailer
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February 3, 2026 at 11:19 AM
** PODCAST LAUNCH
π§ Check out the trailer for the 2nd series of the Oral Health Matters podcast
ποΈ The series features conversations with leading researchers, clinicians and public health voices from around the globe.
β Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
open.spotify.com/episode/47uy...
π§ Check out the trailer for the 2nd series of the Oral Health Matters podcast
ποΈ The series features conversations with leading researchers, clinicians and public health voices from around the globe.
β Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
open.spotify.com/episode/47uy...
In episode 4 of the first series of Oral Health Matters, Richard Watt was in conversation with Dr Lisa Jamieson from the University of Adelaide, and Professor David Conway from the University of Glasgow.
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open.spotify.com/episode/4R0k...
January 30, 2026 at 4:53 PM
In episode 4 of the first series of Oral Health Matters, Richard Watt was in conversation with Dr Lisa Jamieson from the University of Adelaide, and Professor David Conway from the University of Glasgow.
open.spotify.com/episode/4R0k...
open.spotify.com/episode/4R0k...
βΌοΈ Come to study with us! UCLβs internationally renowned MSc in Dental Public Health is the longest-running course of its kind in the UK π©π»βπ» π
To find out more, book your place at our open event:
www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h...
To find out more, book your place at our open event:
www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h...
Graduate Open Events: Public Health and Epidemiology
Explore Masterβs degrees in Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Psychology. Join our virtual open events to meet Programme Directors and plan your next career step.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:46 PM
βΌοΈ Come to study with us! UCLβs internationally renowned MSc in Dental Public Health is the longest-running course of its kind in the UK π©π»βπ» π
To find out more, book your place at our open event:
www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h...
To find out more, book your place at our open event:
www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h...
In episode 3 of Oral Health Matters we discuss the meaning and value of community engagement in research and ways to promote meaningful partnership working with communities.
Series 2 launches on 3rd Feb
#OralHealth #AcademicPodcasting #OralHealthMatters
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Series 2 launches on 3rd Feb
#OralHealth #AcademicPodcasting #OralHealthMatters
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January 29, 2026 at 5:39 PM
In episode 3 of Oral Health Matters we discuss the meaning and value of community engagement in research and ways to promote meaningful partnership working with communities.
Series 2 launches on 3rd Feb
#OralHealth #AcademicPodcasting #OralHealthMatters
open.spotify.com/episode/3mMr...
Series 2 launches on 3rd Feb
#OralHealth #AcademicPodcasting #OralHealthMatters
open.spotify.com/episode/3mMr...
In episode 2 of the first series of our podcast, Oral Health Matters, we discussed the challenges and opportunities for oral health research in the Global South.
Listen here open.spotify.com/episode/1T7b...
Series 2 launches on Tuesday 3 February.
#AcademicPodcasting #OralHealth #GlobalSouth
Listen here open.spotify.com/episode/1T7b...
Series 2 launches on Tuesday 3 February.
#AcademicPodcasting #OralHealth #GlobalSouth
January 28, 2026 at 5:04 PM
In episode 2 of the first series of our podcast, Oral Health Matters, we discussed the challenges and opportunities for oral health research in the Global South.
Listen here open.spotify.com/episode/1T7b...
Series 2 launches on Tuesday 3 February.
#AcademicPodcasting #OralHealth #GlobalSouth
Listen here open.spotify.com/episode/1T7b...
Series 2 launches on Tuesday 3 February.
#AcademicPodcasting #OralHealth #GlobalSouth
ποΈ PODCAST REWIND ποΈ
Series 2 of our podcast Oral Health Matters is coming soon!
So what better time to take a listen back to series 1, originally published in the Spring of 2024 π§
Link to full episode in comments
#DentalPublicHealth #Podcasting #AcademicPodcasting #OralHealth #Research
Series 2 of our podcast Oral Health Matters is coming soon!
So what better time to take a listen back to series 1, originally published in the Spring of 2024 π§
Link to full episode in comments
#DentalPublicHealth #Podcasting #AcademicPodcasting #OralHealth #Research
January 27, 2026 at 11:04 AM
ποΈ PODCAST REWIND ποΈ
Series 2 of our podcast Oral Health Matters is coming soon!
So what better time to take a listen back to series 1, originally published in the Spring of 2024 π§
Link to full episode in comments
#DentalPublicHealth #Podcasting #AcademicPodcasting #OralHealth #Research
Series 2 of our podcast Oral Health Matters is coming soon!
So what better time to take a listen back to series 1, originally published in the Spring of 2024 π§
Link to full episode in comments
#DentalPublicHealth #Podcasting #AcademicPodcasting #OralHealth #Research
π Professor Richard Watt and Michelle Stennett are co-authors on a scoping review mapping global evidence on upstream interventions which promote oral health & reduce socioeconomic qualities in oral health β¬
Link to full review in comments.
#oralhealth #globaloralhealth #publichealth #inequalities
Link to full review in comments.
#oralhealth #globaloralhealth #publichealth #inequalities
January 23, 2026 at 4:24 PM
π Professor Richard Watt and Michelle Stennett are co-authors on a scoping review mapping global evidence on upstream interventions which promote oral health & reduce socioeconomic qualities in oral health β¬
Link to full review in comments.
#oralhealth #globaloralhealth #publichealth #inequalities
Link to full review in comments.
#oralhealth #globaloralhealth #publichealth #inequalities
Meet Michelle Stennett, Lecturer (Teaching) in Dental Public Health and member of the Dental Public Health Group.
Michelle defines dental public health as preventing dental disease for populations rather than individuals.
She splits her time beween clincial work, research and teaching.
Michelle defines dental public health as preventing dental disease for populations rather than individuals.
She splits her time beween clincial work, research and teaching.
January 6, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Meet Michelle Stennett, Lecturer (Teaching) in Dental Public Health and member of the Dental Public Health Group.
Michelle defines dental public health as preventing dental disease for populations rather than individuals.
She splits her time beween clincial work, research and teaching.
Michelle defines dental public health as preventing dental disease for populations rather than individuals.
She splits her time beween clincial work, research and teaching.
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Most US cities have rings of isolation in suburban areas and segregated pockets of near the urban core, shaped by race, wealth, and proximity to downtown, finds a new study of 383 American cities, led by Andrew Renninger @casaucl.bsky.social @thebartlettucl.bsky.social
Hidden patterns of isolation and segregation found in all American cities
A comprehensive analysis of 383 U.S. cities reveals a striking pattern: most have rings of isolation in suburban areas and segregated pockets of near the urban core, that are shaped by race, wealth, and proximity to downtown, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Most US cities have rings of isolation in suburban areas and segregated pockets of near the urban core, shaped by race, wealth, and proximity to downtown, finds a new study of 383 American cities, led by Andrew Renninger @casaucl.bsky.social @thebartlettucl.bsky.social
βThese findings are deeply alarming. Earlier oral health gains have been reversed, and we are now back to the levels of untreated tooth decay last seen in 1998."
Professor Georgios Tsakos quoted in The Telegraph
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12...
#AOHS #AdultOralHealthSurvey #oralhealth
Professor Georgios Tsakos quoted in The Telegraph
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12...
#AOHS #AdultOralHealthSurvey #oralhealth
December 12, 2025 at 11:29 AM
βThese findings are deeply alarming. Earlier oral health gains have been reversed, and we are now back to the levels of untreated tooth decay last seen in 1998."
Professor Georgios Tsakos quoted in The Telegraph
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12...
#AOHS #AdultOralHealthSurvey #oralhealth
Professor Georgios Tsakos quoted in The Telegraph
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12...
#AOHS #AdultOralHealthSurvey #oralhealth
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Professor George Tsakos @ucl-dph.bsky.social said: "These findings are deeply alarming. Earlier oral health gains have been reversed, and we are now back to the levels of untreated tooth decay last seen in 1998."
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
English teeth are worse than they have been for 25 years
Experts said the findings are βdeeply alarmingβ
www.independent.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Professor George Tsakos @ucl-dph.bsky.social said: "These findings are deeply alarming. Earlier oral health gains have been reversed, and we are now back to the levels of untreated tooth decay last seen in 1998."
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Coverage from LBC for the Adult Oral Health Survey (AOHS), published earlier this week.
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Professor Georgios Tsakos and Dr Anja Heilmann from The UCL Dental Public Health Group are authors on the report.
#AOHS #AdultOralHealthSurvey #dentalhealth #publichealth #oralhealth
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Professor Georgios Tsakos and Dr Anja Heilmann from The UCL Dental Public Health Group are authors on the report.
#AOHS #AdultOralHealthSurvey #dentalhealth #publichealth #oralhealth
December 11, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Coverage from LBC for the Adult Oral Health Survey (AOHS), published earlier this week.
lnkd.in/ev62EfeT
Professor Georgios Tsakos and Dr Anja Heilmann from The UCL Dental Public Health Group are authors on the report.
#AOHS #AdultOralHealthSurvey #dentalhealth #publichealth #oralhealth
lnkd.in/ev62EfeT
Professor Georgios Tsakos and Dr Anja Heilmann from The UCL Dental Public Health Group are authors on the report.
#AOHS #AdultOralHealthSurvey #dentalhealth #publichealth #oralhealth
Professor Georgios Tsakos and @anjaheilmann.bsky.social from @ucl_dentalpublichealth are two of the authors of this landmark report on the the health of adults' teeth and mouths and the need and access of treatment in England.
#ucldentalpublichealth #oralhealth #adultoralhealthsurvey #AOHS
#ucldentalpublichealth #oralhealth #adultoralhealthsurvey #AOHS
Today, the Adult Oral Health Survey 2023 has been published providing the first clinical picture of adult oral health in England for more than a decade.
Read the full report here: natcen.ac.uk/publications...
Read the full report here: natcen.ac.uk/publications...
December 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Professor Georgios Tsakos and @anjaheilmann.bsky.social from @ucl_dentalpublichealth are two of the authors of this landmark report on the the health of adults' teeth and mouths and the need and access of treatment in England.
#ucldentalpublichealth #oralhealth #adultoralhealthsurvey #AOHS
#ucldentalpublichealth #oralhealth #adultoralhealthsurvey #AOHS
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Happy to announce that I'll give a talk on how we can make rigorous causal inference more mainstream π
You can sign up for the Zoom link here: tinyurl.com/CIIG-JuliaRo...
You can sign up for the Zoom link here: tinyurl.com/CIIG-JuliaRo...
October 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Happy to announce that I'll give a talk on how we can make rigorous causal inference more mainstream π
You can sign up for the Zoom link here: tinyurl.com/CIIG-JuliaRo...
You can sign up for the Zoom link here: tinyurl.com/CIIG-JuliaRo...
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π₯ Missed UCLβs Health Equity Event 2025?
The recording is now available!
Experts from UCL & beyond explored progress, challenges & next steps in tackling health inequalities.
Watch here π www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
#HealthEquity #UCL
The recording is now available!
Experts from UCL & beyond explored progress, challenges & next steps in tackling health inequalities.
Watch here π www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
#HealthEquity #UCL
July 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
π₯ Missed UCLβs Health Equity Event 2025?
The recording is now available!
Experts from UCL & beyond explored progress, challenges & next steps in tackling health inequalities.
Watch here π www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
#HealthEquity #UCL
The recording is now available!
Experts from UCL & beyond explored progress, challenges & next steps in tackling health inequalities.
Watch here π www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
#HealthEquity #UCL
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Webinar 1 produced by our Brazilian team titled 'The Importance of Critical Racial Literacy in Advancing Health Equity' featuring discussions with Professor MΓ‘rcia Alves and Professor Alexandro de Jesus is now available on the CORE YouTube channel - youtu.be/ikoIJJ7Qkp0
Brazil Webinar 1 - The Importance of Critical Racial Literacy in Advancing Health Equity
YouTube video by The CORE Programme
youtu.be
July 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Webinar 1 produced by our Brazilian team titled 'The Importance of Critical Racial Literacy in Advancing Health Equity' featuring discussions with Professor MΓ‘rcia Alves and Professor Alexandro de Jesus is now available on the CORE YouTube channel - youtu.be/ikoIJJ7Qkp0
Many congratulations to our MSc Course Rep Hussain Alali, for making the Roll of Honour for the Academic Rep of the Year Award!
A great acknowledgement of all the support Hussain has given to the students he represents π ππ
studentsunionucl.org/academic-rep...
@ucliehc.bsky.social
A great acknowledgement of all the support Hussain has given to the students he represents π ππ
studentsunionucl.org/academic-rep...
@ucliehc.bsky.social
Academic Rep of the Year 2025 - Shortlist & Roll of Honour
The Academic Rep of the Year Awards celebrate those Reps who went the extra mile to represent students, and have worked with staff to make students' academic experience better. An Academic Rep of the ...
studentsunionucl.org
May 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Many congratulations to our MSc Course Rep Hussain Alali, for making the Roll of Honour for the Academic Rep of the Year Award!
A great acknowledgement of all the support Hussain has given to the students he represents π ππ
studentsunionucl.org/academic-rep...
@ucliehc.bsky.social
A great acknowledgement of all the support Hussain has given to the students he represents π ππ
studentsunionucl.org/academic-rep...
@ucliehc.bsky.social
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Book your place on our upcoming online information sessions!
Participating programmes:
Population Health MSc
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Master of Public Health MPH (online)
Health Psychology MSc
Dental Public Health MSc
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Book your place on our upcoming online information sessions!
Participating programmes:
Population Health MSc
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Master of Public Health MPH (online)
Health Psychology MSc
Dental Public Health MSc
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UCL Epidemiology and Health Care Information Sessions
Join us online to learn more about studying a Master's degree at the UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care.
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May 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Want to study a Master's degree with us?
Book your place on our upcoming online information sessions!
Participating programmes:
Population Health MSc
Social Epidemiology MSc
Master of Public Health MPH (online)
Health Psychology MSc
Dental Public Health MSc
www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h...
Book your place on our upcoming online information sessions!
Participating programmes:
Population Health MSc
Social Epidemiology MSc
Master of Public Health MPH (online)
Health Psychology MSc
Dental Public Health MSc
www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h...
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Today, we've published new @healthfoundation.bsky.social / @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social showing the public supports bolder policy approaches to tackle alcohol, tobacco and unhealthy food. 1/n
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April 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Today, we've published new @healthfoundation.bsky.social / @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social showing the public supports bolder policy approaches to tackle alcohol, tobacco and unhealthy food. 1/n
www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/art...
www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/art...
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Webinar 3 produced by our Colombian team titled 'Commercial Determinants of Health in Colombia' is now out on the CORE YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxo8... - Please like, comment and subscribe!
Colombia Webinar 3 - Commercial Determinants of Health in Colombia
YouTube video by The CORE Programme
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April 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Webinar 3 produced by our Colombian team titled 'Commercial Determinants of Health in Colombia' is now out on the CORE YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxo8... - Please like, comment and subscribe!