Research output per year
Research output per year
Overview
Organisation profile
Research Group Leads: Dr Zoe Brookes and Dr Raul Bescos
School links: Peninsula Dental School and School of Health Professions
The Oral Microbiome Research Group is a multidisciplinary team of scientists investigating the mechanisms by which oral bacteria regulate health and disease. Principal Investigators within the group have interests in hypertension, mouthwashes, dietetics, neuroscience, and oral cancer; all relating to the oral microbiome.
The approach is translational, with clinical trials are underway in human participants and with human tissue, as well as laboratory-based studies utilising metagenomics, physiological analysis, molecular biology, tissue culture and tissue engineering models.
Clinical trials also involve research led by the dental team, in primary care dental clinics (PDSE), to offer a variety of health screening services at the dentists.
Research Areas
- Microbiome
- Oral health
- Diet
- Nitrate
- Nitric oxide
- Periodontal
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Profiles
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Dr Ness Avery
- Peninsula Dental School - Clinical Lecturer in Dental Education
- Mucosal Modelling Research Group
- Oral Microbiome Research Group
Person: Academic (Teaching)
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Dr Raul Bescos Garcia
- School of Health Professions - Associate Professor of Human Nutrition and Physiology
- Dietetics, Human Nutrition and Health
- Oral Microbiome Research Group
- Sustainable Food Production
Person: Academic (Research)
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A Pilot Study Assessing the Oral Microbiome in Women of Menopausal Age: Do Oral Nitrate–Reducing Bacteria Play a Role?
Muddiman, K., Doble, A., Stephen, A., Bescos Garcia, R., Illsley, C., Nicholas, T., Hanks, S., du Toit, L. & Brookes, Z., Jun 2026, In: International Dental Journal. 76, 3, 109518.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Asymmetric eruption and delayed development of permanent mandibular canine on an 11-year-old patient
Avery, N. & Saliakelli, D., 30 Jan 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Dietary and mouth cancer awareness at the Royal Cornwall Hospital
Brown, A., Lambourn, G., Thomas, K., James, K., Hallewell, L. & Jonker, C., 12 Jun 2026, In: British Dental Journal. 240, 11, p. 717-718 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Press/Media
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Dental clinic’s blood pressure check enables patient to receive life-saving heart treatment
amazon, A., Brookes, Z., Bescos Garcia, R. & Witton, R.
8/12/23
1 Media contribution
Media story
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Research from University of Plymouth Reveals New Findings on Menopause (A Pilot Study Assessing the Oral Microbiome in Women of Menopausal Age: Do Oral Nitrate-Reducing Bacteria Play a Role?)
Bescos Garcia, R., Brookes, Z., Hanks, S., Muddiman, K., Doble, A. & Illsley, C.
3/04/26
1 item of Media coverage
Media story
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Dental treatment leads to life-saving diagnosis; UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH PLAYS KEY ROLE IN PROJECT
11/12/23
1 item of Media coverage
Media story