Wendy Thompson

Dr. Wendy Thompson is a Clinical Senior Lecturer in the Division of Dentistry at the University of Manchester, focusing on urgent dental care and antimicrobial resistance. She leads the FDI World Dental Federation’s antimicrobial stewardship program and chairs its task team on preventing AMR and infections. Her research spans Sub-Saharan Africa, addressing noma and antibiotic overprescribing. She holds adjunct roles at Cardiff University and Universitas Airlangga, alongside leadership in organizations like the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy and the College of General Dentistry.

Education: PhD in Antibiotic Prescribing from the University of Leeds (2019), Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Liverpool (2012), and BSc in Microbiology from Warwick (1994).

Her research interests center on reducing antibiotic misuse, infection prevention, and global health equity. Notable collaborations include work with the WHO and IADR. She has received awards such as the Antibiotic Guardian Award (2020 and 2023) and contributes to policy via roles in NHS England and NICE.

Her articles highlight AMR in dentistry, pandemic impacts on prescribing, and quality improvement strategies. She actively promotes AMR awareness through educational programs and media engagement.