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Professor Gerry McKenna

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Dr Gerry McKenna

Professor Gerry McKenna

School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences

Professor McKenna’s research is centred on optimising treatment options for older patients which positively impact their dental and overall health. His current position combines research, clinical teaching and specialist patient care.  He is the immediate past President of the Irish Division of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) and past President of the European College of Gerodontology (ECG) as well as the Vice President of the Geriatric Oral Research Group (GORG) at IADR.  

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  • +44 (0)28 9097 6311, +44 (0)28 9097 6311, +44 (0)28 9097 8999

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Open to PhD applications in the field of

  • Improving oral health for care home residents
  • Exploring links between oral health and nutritional well being
  • Improving care for head and neck oncology patients

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PhD Title The impact of a tailored dietary intervention coupled with oral rehabilitation on the nutritional status of older adults
Country UK
   
PhD Title  Biomarkers of nutritional well-being in older people
Country  UK
   
PhD Title  Factors affecting dietary change and micronutrient bioavailability in older patients: impact of oral health status
Country  UK

 


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