Professor Justin Durham appointed new BDA chief scientific advisor

Professor Durham is currently head of the School of Dental Sciences at Newcastle University and holds a personal chair in Orofacial Pain. He has wide-ranging research experience from early-stage biosciences research through translational studies and into applied health research. On top of providing high level advice to underpin BDA policy and campaign work, he will now be a lead voice on matters relating to evidence-based practice and public health.

On taking up the appointment, Professor Durham said, “I am delighted to take up this privileged position and hope to be able to use this as a springboard to help further develop oral health related research, its implementation and its presence in the consciousness of decision-makers, the public and our profession.”