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Research Fellow within the Oral Microbiome Research Group at the University of Plymouth.
Amazon originally graduated with a BSc in Biomedical Science at the University of Plymouth, after which she gained a position studying for her PhD investigating the relationship between hypertension and periodontal disease with an examination of the oral microbiome, at the University of Plymouth. Amazon is also involved with other studies within the University of Plymouth's Oral Microbiome Research Group relating to oral health in smoking, mouthwash use, and women's health.
She is currently a Research Fellow at Peninsula Dental School within a clinical trial for the maintenance of periodontal health following non-surgical periodontal treatment with twice daily use of 67% sodium bicarbonate and fluoride daily toothpaste.
Professional memberships
Teaching interests
BDS and DTH:
- The oral microbiome and systemic health
- The oral microbiome in clinical practice
- Clinical hypertension
Academic qualifications
Medicine and dentistry, Doctorate, PhD Dental Studies, University of Plymouth
5 Jan 2022 → 24 Feb 2025
Award Date: 24 Feb 2025
Medicine and dentistry, First Degree, BSc Biomedical Science (Hons), University of Plymouth
1 Sept 2018 → 31 Jul 2021
Award Date: 31 Jul 2021
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
- 7 Article
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A pilot and feasibility study investigating the abundance and activity of nitrate-reducing bacteria in women with pre-eclampsia
du Toit, L., Offiah, I., Redondo-Rio, A., Kahawita, T., Kiernan, M., Lin, Y. M., Belfield, L. A., Montagut, G., Benavente, A., Nicholas, T., Doble, A., Dikkers, R., Freeman, R., Gabaldón, T., Brookes, Z. & Bescos Garcia, R., 14 Jan 2025, In: Pregnancy Hypertension: An International Journal of Women's Cardiovascular Health. 39, 101188.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Uncontrolled hypertension at the dentist: a case report of integrated healthcare
Doble, A., Bescos, R., Witton, R., Shivji, S. & Brookes, Z., 8 Dec 2023, In: British Dental Journal. 235, 11, p. 866-868Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Effects of Antimicrobial Mouthwashes on Systemic Disease: What Is the Evidence?
Alrashdan, M. S., Leao, J. C., Doble, A., McCullough, M. & Porter, S., 17 Oct 2023, In: International Dental Journal. 73 Suppl 2, Suppl 2, p. S82-S88Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Case-Finding Protocol for High Cardiovascular Risk in a Primary Care Dental School—Model with Integrated Care
Doble, A., Bescos, R., Witton, R., Shivji, S., Ayres, R. & Brookes, Z., 11 Mar 2023, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20, 6, p. 4959-4959Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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., 25 Mar 2026, In: International Dental Journal. 76, 3, 109518.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Media stories
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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
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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
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Mouth Organ BBC Ratio 4 by Caroline Steel & Alice Lipscombe-Southwell
19/02/25
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Theses
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The potential for diagnosing high blood pressure at the dentist: an examination of periodontal disease and the oral microbiome in raised blood pressure.
Doble, A. (Author), Brookes, Z. (Director of Studies (First Supervisor)), Bescos Garcia, R. (Other Supervisor) & Witton, R. (Other Supervisor), 2025Student thesis: PhD
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