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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Foresterhill Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
3 Year
At the Institute of Dentistry, we offer postgraduate research degrees under the supervision of experts in the fields of Clinical & Population Health, Dental Education and Experimental & Translational Research. Oral health is an integral element of general health and well-being. Oral diseases are among the most prevalent diseases in humans and claim a heavy toll in terms of morbidity and mortality. At the Institute of Dentistry we are carrying out research projects aimed at further understanding of the etiopathogenesis of oral diseases and to develop innovative preventive and therapeutic strategies.