David Manton

Prof. David Manton is a Professor of Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences, affiliated with the Dental and Oral Hygiene School. He holds additional roles as Professorial Fellow at Melbourne Dental School (University of Melbourne) and Visiting Professor at Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA). His research focuses on paediatric dentistry, cariology, and oral health epidemiology, particularly molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) and dental caries prevention. Manton serves on editorial boards for journals like European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry and International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.

Key research interests include clinical diagnosis of carious lesions, oral care for dementia patients, and socio-economic impacts on child oral health. He collaborates internationally, with studies published in Scientific Reports, Journal of Dentistry, and others. His work emphasizes translational research to improve preventive strategies and patient outcomes in paediatric dental care.

Recent studies address resin infiltration efficacy, plaque management in orthodontics, and historical dental epidemiology. Manton’s contributions bridge clinical practice and public health, advocating for evidence-based approaches to reduce global oral health disparities.