King's Dental Research Society

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming online talk with Dr Daniel Stonehouse-Smith, Specialist Orthodontist and Clinical Academic.

Dr Stonehouse-Smith has followed an academic specialty training pathway, including completion of an MRC-funded PhD. His research explores the cellular mechanisms involved in palate development, and how changes in cell behaviour can contribute to both normal development and conditions such as cleft palate.

In this session, he’ll be sharing insights into the different pathways into clinical academia and specialty training, as well as the benefits and challenges of this career. He’ll also reflect on how fundamental basic science, including embryology, remains highly relevant to everyday clinical practice and patient care.

📅 22 April 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
💻 Online via MS Teams

KURF research titles are out NOW! Swipe to find out more information on how to get involved with research as a undergraduate dental student!

This years research competitions by FoDOCS have released! We would love for as many people to be involved as possible! See which titles inspire you!

Ever wondered how to get your work published?

Women in Dentistry x Dental Research Society are excited to present How to Get Published with BDJ Editors David Westgarth and Dani Yates.

If you want to understand how the publication process works, this session will break it down clearly and practically for students.

📅 Wednesday 18th February
⏰ 5:30pm
📍 Starling Lecture Theatre
Open to all years

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insight directly from a leading dental journal editor.

All attendees will receive points to climb the leaderboard for the WID x PIKD competitions (free loupes! details out on insta soon)

Can successful root canal treatment improve overall health?

A new clinical study from King’s College London suggests that effective endodontic treatment may reduce inflammation linked to cardiovascular disease and improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Researchers followed 65 patients with apical periodontitis and analysed their blood chemistry 2 years after successful root canal treatment using NMR technology.

This research has received global media attention, with coverage across 810 outlets worldwide. Highlighting the growing recognition of the oral–systemic health connection.

📄 Read the full paper:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-025-07110-0

Huge congratulations to Dr Sadia Niazi and the KCL team for this impactful research!

The Dental Research Society presents:

✨ BDSA Research Summit Info talk ✨
Led by the BDSA Academic Officer Mohammed Ayub

Why come along?

🧠 Find out what the competition entails

✍️ Learn how to write a winning abstract

💭 Q&A session with the summit organisers

This is the _perfect_ opportunity to get involved in research as an undergraduate and make your CV stand out to future employers!

📅 Date: Thursday, 4th December 2025
🕕 Time: 18:00
📍 Location: Tower Lecture Theatre

Meet our 2025/26 committee!! 🧑‍🔬👩‍🔬🔬

Meet our 2025/26 committee 🧑‍🔬👩‍🔬🔬

📢 Introduction to Academic DFT

Ever wondered how to keep doing research after you graduate or what it’s like to combine research with Foundation Training?

We’ve got two Academic DFTs joining us to share their experiences - how they balanced clinical work with research, what the application process was like, and tips for securing a DFT post.

The Academic DFT is a prestigious and competitive pathway that allows you to undertake your DFT while also developing in research, teaching, or education - a great way to stay involved in academic dentistry beyond dental school.

📅 Date: Thursday 16th October
🕒 Time: 19.30

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YzFlMGMwNjMtMTExMi00YjM4LWE5OTgtY2MyZjQxYmJmZGMz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%228370cf14-16f3-4c16-b83c-724071654356%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ba904581-db68-471d-a020-70f470338244%22%7d

Meeting ID: 379 215 022 961 7
Passcode: vV6qp36T

Perfect for anyone interested in research, teaching, or just wanting to hear some real DFT insights from those who’ve done it!

🎉 Huge congratulations to our KURF students, who recently had their work published in the British Dental Journal!
Read it here or with the link in our bio: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-025-8324-0

At DRS, we want to showcase the fantastic research our students are producing 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

If you’ve:
📄 Published in a journal, or
🎤 Presented at a conference

…we’d love to feature your work on our social media!

📩 Send us your name + publication/conference details.
Let’s celebrate and share the achievements of KCL dental students 🚀