In this interview, Janine Yazdi-Doughty FCGDent, clinical lecturer at the University of Liverpool and Primary Care Dentistry Research Champion for the North West Clinical Research Network, discusses the challenges facing dental and oral health research in the UK.
The conversation explores the findings and recommendations of Clinical Researchers in the UK: Reversing the Decline, a report led by the Office for the Strategic Coordination of Health Research (OSCHR), which examines how to address the decline in the UK’s clinical research workforce and strengthen research capacity. With her experience spanning clinical practice, dental public health and academic research, Janine shares insights into the importance of supporting dental researchers and building a sustainable future for oral health research.