Our research

Our research

Research at the School of Dentistry 

As a research-intensive school, the School of Dentistry offers opportunities to deepen your expertise and broaden your career through diverse areas of oral health research. Through research you’ll help enhance people’s confidence, wellbeing and quality of life by promoting good oral health and preventing disease. From innovative treatment approaches to community-based prevention strategies, we’re advancing knowledge that supports healthier smiles and healthier lives. 

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Population Oral Health

We’re home to the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health (ARCPOH), the Dental Practice Education and Research Unit (DPERU) and the Indigenous Oral Health Unit (IOHU) and have proven expertise and a dedicated focus towards improving oral health in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 

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Clinical Oral Research

Covering a breadth of research focuses including Oral Health, Endodontics, Forensic Odontology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Orthodontics, Periodontics and Special Needs Dentistry.

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Biological Basis of Disease

Exploring Oral Microbiology and Immunology, and Craniofacial Biology to drive better outcomes and better predict health challenges.

Engage with us

The School of Dentistry brings together a diverse and accomplished team of specialists. If you are interested in partnering with us, please get in touch.

Contact us

School of Dentistry

Location

Location
Level 10, Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building
Corner of North Terrace and George Street
Adelaide SA 5000

Telephone

Phone: +61 8 8313 5256