His investigations have explored areas such as the treatment and assessment of dentine sensitivity, the intricate links between periodontal health and systemic conditions, and the role of inflammation in outcomes such as pregnancy. He has also focused on advancing methods for monitoring and assessing periodontal tissues in both health and disease.
Professor Ide’s recent research has increasingly centred on the links between periodontal and systemic diseases, exploring inflammation, disease measurement, epidemiology, and microbiome associations. A significant part of his diabetes-related work includes his study on the cost-effectiveness of non-surgical periodontal therapy for patients with type 2 diabetes, which played a key role in shaping NICE guidelines. Additionally, Professor Ide has investigated psychologically informed oral health interventions for pregnant women with type 2 diabetes, as well as the potential of repurposing metformin as a treatment for periodontal disease. His research on barriers to oral health care uptake among women with gestational diabetes aims to improve access to oral health services in this group.
With over 25 years in dental education, Professor Ide has contributed extensively to undergraduate, postgraduate, and specialist training. He served as Discipline Lead for Periodontology for 14 years and has led postgraduate and specialist programmes for a decade. He has been an external examiner for institutions worldwide, offering his expertise at undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD levels.
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