Rosalind Alexander

Biography

Role NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow in General Dental Practice, Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry. Qualifications BSc (Hons) -1999 in Biochemistry and Physiology- University of Dundee BDS- 2004- University of Dundee MFDS RCs (Ed)- 2007- Royal College of Surgeons- Edinburgh PhD-2014- Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth FHEA - 2015- Postgraduate certificate in clinical education- University of Plymouth

Research Interest

I am interested in the holistic aspects of dentistry and this lead to me completing a PhD at the Diabetes and Vascular Research Centre, Exeter entitled "investigation of the links between periodontal disease and clinical and functional indicators of microvascular dysfunction". I have an interest in evidence based dentistry and have previously worked as a clinical adviser and research fellow for the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme which provides up to date accessible information for dental practitioners and ensures good patient care. I contributed to a number of guidance documents which have been published including ‘Drug Prescribing in Dentistry’,‘Prevention and Management of Dental Caries in Children', ‘Practice Support Manual’, and ‘Guidance on Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment’.