Profiles
Professor Ewen McColl
Head of Peninsula Dental School
Peninsula Dental School (Faculty of Health)
Biography
Biography
I qualified Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Edinburgh in 1993 and on graduation was awarded the Dr Baron Ver Heyden de Lancey Memorial Award for most consistent all round graduate. Following House Officer and Senior House Officer positions in Maxillofacial Surgery, I joined the British Army as a Dental Officer in 1995. During my military career, I served as Senior Dental Officer in Afghanistan and for two years on Loan Service to The Sultan of Brunei’s Armed Forces.
After six years of General Dental Practice experience in the military, I undertook three years of Specialist Training in Periodontology at The Eastman Dental Hospital in London, passing MClinDent with distinction. Following this, I completed three years of training at Guy’s Dental Hospital in order to become an accredited Restorative Consultant. During this period, I also attended an internship in endodontics at Loma Linda University in California.
Following accreditation as a Restorative Consultant in 2009, I was then employed as a Consultant by the military, taking restorative referrals from military General Dental Practitioners. I took up my current position at Peninsula Dental School in September 2012, where I am the Director of Clinical Dentistry and Head of School.
My major interests are in implant dentistry, and all aspects of surgical and non-surgical periodontal therapy. I am an Editor of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners Standards in Dentistry and a Director of Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise.
I am the Editorial Director of Dental Update, a leading peer-reviewed clinical journal for the dentist in general practice. I am only the 3rd Editorial Director in the 50 year history of Dental Update.
I was recently awarded the prestigious Fellowship(Ad Eundem) of The Faculty Dentistry , Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland(RCSI). The award was made in recognition of an “outstanding contribution to Dentistry and significant contribution to dentistry as a teacher, clinician and researcher on a national and international level.”
After six years of General Dental Practice experience in the military, I undertook three years of Specialist Training in Periodontology at The Eastman Dental Hospital in London, passing MClinDent with distinction. Following this, I completed three years of training at Guy’s Dental Hospital in order to become an accredited Restorative Consultant. During this period, I also attended an internship in endodontics at Loma Linda University in California.
Following accreditation as a Restorative Consultant in 2009, I was then employed as a Consultant by the military, taking restorative referrals from military General Dental Practitioners. I took up my current position at Peninsula Dental School in September 2012, where I am the Director of Clinical Dentistry and Head of School.
My major interests are in implant dentistry, and all aspects of surgical and non-surgical periodontal therapy. I am an Editor of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners Standards in Dentistry and a Director of Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise.
I am the Editorial Director of Dental Update, a leading peer-reviewed clinical journal for the dentist in general practice. I am only the 3rd Editorial Director in the 50 year history of Dental Update.
I was recently awarded the prestigious Fellowship(Ad Eundem) of The Faculty Dentistry , Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland(RCSI). The award was made in recognition of an “outstanding contribution to Dentistry and significant contribution to dentistry as a teacher, clinician and researcher on a national and international level.”
Peninsula Dental School came top in the 2024 Guardian League Table for Dentistry, and recently won the Times Higher Education Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community.
Qualifications
| BSc (Hons), BDS,MFDS, FDS RCPS, FCGDENT, MRD RCS Ed, MClinDent, FDS RCS(Rest Dent), FHEA, FDTFEd, FFD(RCSI)
GDC Registered Specialist in Periodontics,Endodontics, Restorative Dentistry
Certificate in Medical Education(2004)-University of Dundee
Diploma in Medical Education (2007)-University of Dundee
Diploma in Conscious Sedation(With Merit) -Kings College London
Scholarships and Prizes Carnegie Trust Scholarship-University of Edinburgh Cross Trust Scholarship-Funded 3 months as an Undergraduate at The University of Copenhagen Winner of the 2003/2004 Broderick Prize awarded to the officer of the Army Dental Service who has made the best contribution to the “Art and Science of Dentistry” over the past two years.
Royal Society of Medicine Presidents Prize(2004)-Winner- Clinical Case Presentation
Winner of the 2009/2010 Broderick Prize awarded to the officer of the Army Dental Service who has made the best contribution to the “Art and Science of Dentistry” over the past two years.
Association of Consultants and Specialists in restorative Dentistry Travelling Fellowship TC White Travelling Fellowship(Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow)-Funded 3 months Endodontic Externship-Loma Linda University, California
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Professional membership
British Dental Association (BDA)
Faculty of Dental Trainers(Fellowship)
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow(Fellowship)
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh(Fellowship)
College of General Dentistry(Fellowship)
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland(Fellowship-Ad Eundem)
Faculty of Dental Trainers(Fellowship)
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow(Fellowship)
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh(Fellowship)
College of General Dentistry(Fellowship)
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland(Fellowship-Ad Eundem)
Roles on external bodies
Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise(CIC)-Director and Board MemberAssociation of Dental Hospitals(UK and Ireland) Executive Board Member (Chair )
College of General Dentistry-Council Member
Member of the FGDP(UK) Academy.
General Dental Council-Registration Assessment Panel Member since 2010
Defence Primary Health Care-Restorative Dentistry Managed Clinical Network accreditation Board
Defence Primary Health Care-Periodontal Specialist
College of General Dentistry-Council Member
Member of the FGDP(UK) Academy.
General Dental Council-Registration Assessment Panel Member since 2010
Defence Primary Health Care-Restorative Dentistry Managed Clinical Network accreditation Board
Defence Primary Health Care-Periodontal Specialist
Key publications
(2023) 'Blended learning in undergraduate dental education: a global pilot study' Medical Education Online 28, (1) , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Does prophylactic application of doxycycline at the implant-abutment interface improve clinical outcomes of dental implants?' Evidence-Based Dentistry 23, (4) 158-159 , DOI
(2022) 'Necrotising periodontal diseases: an update on classification and management' British Dental Journal 233, (10) 855-858 , DOI
(2022) 'An individual-level approach to stress management in dentistry' BDJ Team 9, (10) 13-16 , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Oral microbes and the formation of cerebral abscesses: a single-centre retrospective study' Journal of Dentistry , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Dental Pain in Care Homes: Is It a Phenomenon? A Systematic Review of the Literature' Geriatrics 7, (5) 103-103 , DOI Open access
Teaching
Teaching
Teaching interests
I have been in Senior Clinical and Academic Leadership positions since 2004 when I was selected to be Director of the Defence Dental Services Training Establishment and School of Dental Hygiene, finishing this post in December 2005.I am currently Module Lead for 5th BDS Exit cases and a module Lead on the Restorative Dentistry Masters degree. I have lectured and assessed nationally and internationally mainly on Periodontology but all other aspects of Restorative Dentistry.
Staff serving as external examiners
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh-Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy External Examiner( 2004)
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh-MFDS Examiner(2004-Current)
University of Birmingham-BSc in Dental Therapy (2009-2011)
Royal College of Surgeons- Diploma in Implant Dentistry(2009-2016)
GDC Overseas Registration examination(2009-current)
University of Glasgow-4th BDS-(2015-2020)
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh-Membership in Periodontics-Current
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh-MFDS Examiner(2004-Current)
University of Birmingham-BSc in Dental Therapy (2009-2011)
Royal College of Surgeons- Diploma in Implant Dentistry(2009-2016)
GDC Overseas Registration examination(2009-current)
University of Glasgow-4th BDS-(2015-2020)
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh-Membership in Periodontics-Current
Research
Research
Research interests
In addition to being an active clinician, I have a broad based primary research portfolio, investigating links between Periodontal (gum) disease and Alzheimers disease, and oral bacteria and brain abscesses as part of the Dental Schools oral microbiome research group.I am currently involved in a Global trial investigating the natural history of oral infection with Human Papilloma Virus, a virus which has been linked to a significant rise on oropharyngeal cancer.
In close collaboration with Professor Patricia Schofield in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, we have been successful in obtaining a significant Grant from the Pearn Charitable Trust in order to investigate undiagnosed Dental Pain in care homes.
In close collaboration with Professor Patricia Schofield in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, we have been successful in obtaining a significant Grant from the Pearn Charitable Trust in order to investigate undiagnosed Dental Pain in care homes.
Publications
Publications
Key publications
(2023) 'Blended learning in undergraduate dental education: a global pilot study' Medical Education Online 28, (1) , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Does prophylactic application of doxycycline at the implant-abutment interface improve clinical outcomes of dental implants?' Evidence-Based Dentistry 23, (4) 158-159 , DOI
(2022) 'Necrotising periodontal diseases: an update on classification and management' British Dental Journal 233, (10) 855-858 , DOI
(2022) 'An individual-level approach to stress management in dentistry' BDJ Team 9, (10) 13-16 , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Oral microbes and the formation of cerebral abscesses: a single-centre retrospective study' Journal of Dentistry , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Dental Pain in Care Homes: Is It a Phenomenon? A Systematic Review of the Literature' Geriatrics 7, (5) 103-103 , DOI Open access
Key publications are highlighted
Journals
Articles
(2024) 'Top tips for managing medical emergencies in primary care' BDJ Team 11, (3) 102-106 Publisher Site , DOI
(2024) 'Top tips for endodontic access' British Dental Journal 236, (5) 364-368 Publisher Site , DOI
(2024) 'Investigating the technical quality of undergraduate endodontic treatment in a primary care-based dental school' British Dental Journal Publisher Site , DOI
(2024) 'The realities of amalgam teaching' British Dental Journal 236, (3) 147-147 Publisher Site , DOI
(2024) 'Top tips for management of dry mouth in primary care' British Dental Journal 236, (3) 150-152 Publisher Site , DOI
(2024) 'Top tips for managing medical emergencies in primary care' British Dental Journal 236, (1) 14-17 , DOI
(2023) 'Top tips for effective use of periodontal instruments in primary care' British Dental Journal 235, (12) 918-922 , DOI Open access
(2023) 'Top tips for the immediate replacement of teeth' British Dental Journal 235, (11) 846-849 , DOI
(2023) 'Top tips on staying up to date in primary care' British Dental Journal 235, (10) 768-770 , DOI
(2023) 'Top tips for managing oral surgery complications in primary care' British Dental Journal 235, (9) 672-675 , DOI
(2023) 'Top tips for management of patients with dementia in primary care: Part 2' British Dental Journal 235, (7) 452-453 , DOI
(2023) 'Top tips for management of patients with dementia in primary care: Part 1' British Dental Journal 235, (6) 366-372 , DOI
(2023) 'Top tips for managing implant complications in primary care' British Dental Journal 235, (5) 299-301 , DOI
(2023) 'Top tips for managing orthodontic emergencies in primary care' British Dental Journal 235, (4) 236-239 , DOI
(2023) 'Top tips for minimally invasive dentistry in primary care' British Dental Journal 235, (2) 84-86 , DOI Open access
(2023) 'Top tips for managing enamel infractions, cracks and fractures - Part 2: Management' British Dental Journal 234, (12) 848-850 , DOI
(2023) 'Top tips for managing enamel infractions, cracks and fractures - Part 1: Diagnosis' British Dental Journal 234, (11) 787-790 , DOI
(2023) 'Top tips for effective clinical communication' British Dental Journal 234, (10) 716-718 , DOI Open access
(2023) 'Top tips for the dental team: people with learning disabilities and autism' British Dental Journal 234, (9) 640-641 , DOI
(2023) 'Practical tips on wellbeing for dental professionals' British Dental Journal 234, (8) 560-562 , DOI
(2023) 'Top tips for removable partial dentures: Part 3 - distal extension saddle dentures' British Dental Journal 234, (6) 364-366 , DOI
(2023) 'Top tips for removable partial dentures: Part 2 - acrylic removable partial dentures' British Dental Journal 234, (5) 296-298 , DOI
(2023) 'Top tips for removable partial dentures: Part 1 - fundamentals of success' British Dental Journal 234, (4) 202-206 , DOI
(2023) 'Necrotising periodontal diseases: an update on classification and management' BDJ Team 10, (2) 22-25 , DOI
(2023) 'Top tips for optimising surgical flap design in primary care' British Dental Journal 234, (3) 138-140 , DOI
(2023) 'Blended learning in undergraduate dental education: a global pilot study' Medical Education Online 28, (1) , DOI Open access
(2023) 'Top tips for resin-retained bridge construction in primary care' British Dental Journal 234, (2) 76-78 , DOI
(2023) 'Top tips for effective clinical communication' British dental journal 234, (10) 716-718
(2022) 'Does prophylactic application of doxycycline at the implant-abutment interface improve clinical outcomes of dental implants?' Evidence-Based Dentistry 23, (4) 158-159 , DOI
(2022) 'Top tips for leading a team in primary care dentistry' British Dental Journal 233, (12) 986-987 , DOI
(2022) 'Necrotising periodontal diseases: an update on classification and management' British Dental Journal 233, (10) 855-858 , DOI
(2022) 'Top tips for restoration of root-filled teeth: Part 3: posterior teeth' British Dental Journal 233, (10) 830-832 , DOI
(2022) 'An individual-level approach to stress management in dentistry' BDJ Team 9, (10) 13-16 , DOI Open access
(2022) 'The importance of developing a growth mindset for the dental team' BDJ Team 9, (10) 24-27 , DOI
(2022) 'Using the Mental Health Wellness Framework in dental practice' BDJ Team 9, (10) 10-12 , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Top tips for restoration of root-filled teeth: Part 2 - management of broken-down anterior teeth' British Dental Journal 233, (9) 704-707 , DOI
(2022) 'Oral microbes and the formation of cerebral abscesses: a single-centre retrospective study' Journal of Dentistry , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Top tips for restoration of root-filled teeth: Part 1 - minimally invasive techniques for anterior teeth' British Dental Journal 233, (8) 592-594 , DOI
(2022) 'Top tips for the application of dental materials in primary dental care' British Dental Journal 233, (7) 522-524 , DOI
(2022) 'Dental Pain in Care Homes: Is It a Phenomenon? A Systematic Review of the Literature' Geriatrics 7, (5) 103-103 , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Top tips in digital dentistry for primary care' British Dental Journal 233, (6) 446-447 , DOI
(2022) 'Top tips for team working - effective utilisation of dental therapists' BDJ Team 9, (8) 28-32 , DOI
(2022) 'Endodontic treatment complexity and undergraduate training in primary care' BDJ Student 29, (3) 22-24 , DOI
(2022) 'Dental education in primary care: 14 years of Peninsula Dental School' British Dental Journal 233, (3) 227-231 , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Top tips for team working - effective utilisation of dental therapists' British Dental Journal 233, (2) 74-78 , DOI
(2022) 'Top tips for clinical governance in primary care' British Dental Journal 232, (12) 846-848 , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Necrotising periodontal disease - A shared care approach to management' BDJ Team 9, (6) 18-20 , DOI
(2022) 'Top tips for paediatric dentistry - Part 3: operative care, stainless steel crowns and management of molar incisor hypomineralisation' British Dental Journal 232, (11) 764-767 , DOI
(2022) 'Dentistry where there is no Dentist: A retrospective analysis of urgent dental care reported through the British Antarctic Survey Medical Unit (BASMU), 2015 – 2020' Primary Dental Journal 11, (2) 62-66 , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Top tips for paediatric dentistry - Part 2: prevention and the whole team approach to primary care practice' British Dental Journal 232, (10) 680-682 , DOI
(2022) 'Top tips for paediatric dentistry - Part 1: examination and treatment planning for primary care' British Dental Journal 232, (9) 596-598 , DOI
(2022) 'Top tips for complete denture prosthetics in primary care' British Dental Journal 232, (8) 498-500 , DOI
(2022) 'Top tips for incorporating research' British Dental Journal 232, (7) 427-429 , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Enamel Matrix Derivative Use in Dentistry: An Update' Dental Update 49, (4) 301-306 , DOI Open access
(2022) 'Advancing Dental Care - Utilising the dental therapist workforce to optimise patient outcomes' BDJ Team 9, (2) 16-18 , DOI
(2022) 'Top tips for incorporating research' British dental journal 232, (7) 427-429
(2021) 'The dental therapist's role in a 'shared care' approach to optimise clinical outcomes' BDJ Team 8, (8) 38-42 , DOI Open access
(2021) 'The dental therapist's role in a 'shared care' approach to optimise clinical outcomes' British Dental Journal (BDJ) 231, (2) 104-108 , DOI Open access
(2021) 'Addressing racial inequalities in dental education: decolonising the dental curricula' British Dental Journal 230, (3) 165-169 Publisher Site , DOI Open access
(2017) 'Impact of early clinical exposure on the learning experience of undergraduate dental students' European Journal of Dental Education , DOI Open access
(2010) 'Summary of: Third molar-related morbidity in deployed Service personnel' British Dental Journal 209, (4) 178-179 , DOI
(2010) 'Third molar-related morbidity in deployed Service personnel' British Dental Journal 209, (4) E6-E6 , DOI
(2006) 'Supportive periodontal therapy using mechanical instrumentation or 2% minocycline gel: a 12 month randomized, controlled, single masked pilot study' J Clin Periodontol 33, (2) 141-150 , DOI
(1994) 'THE DETECTION OF BLOOD ON DENTAL SURGERY SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT FOLLOWING DENTAL HYGIENE TREATMENT' BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL 176, (2) 65-67 , DOI
(1989) 'The effects of acute exercise on pulsatile LH release in high-mileage male runners' Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 31, (5) 617-621 , DOI
Books
Moles D; Tredwin C; McColl E; Robert W; Burns L (2018) Standards in Dentistry. London, England Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (UK)
Chapters
(2022) 'Periodontal Restorative Interface' Practical Periodontics - E-Book Elsevier Health Sciences
(2016) 'The gingiva' in Creanor S Essential Clinical Oral Biology John Wiley & Sons 72-79
(2015) 'Periodontal Restorative Interface' in Eaton K Practical Periodontics Elsevier Health Sciences
Presentations and posters
'Impact of Early Clinical Exposure on the Learning Experiences of Undergraduate Students at a Dental School in the United Kingdom' Open access
Other Publications
(2023) 'Connecting and compassion matters in dental care'. Springer Science and Business Media LLC , DOI Open access