Aws Alani

Associate Professor Aws Alani serves at Peninsula Dental School, University of Plymouth, as course director for the MSc in Endodontics and online MSc in Restorative Dental Science, while holding an Honorary Consultant position in Restorative Dentistry.

His educational background includes:

• Qualification in Dentistry, King's College London (2003)
• MSc in Endodontics, Eastman Dental Institute
• Specialist Training in Restorative Dentistry, Newcastle
• Master’s Degree in Medical Law, Cardiff University (2017)

Alani's research centers on restorative dentistry with emphasis on endodontics, dental trauma, and congenital abnormalities like hypodontia. His work spans implantology and adhesive toothwear management, supported by grants from the British Endodontic Society and Royal College of Surgeons for novel tooth filling materials research that yielded associated patents. He integrates medical law perspectives from his Cardiff Master's degree and pioneers digital education through his globally accessed blog (400k+ hits) and clinical apps (SHO:me, Perio:brain).

His contributions are recognized through:

• British Endodontic Society grant
• Royal College of Surgeons grant
• British Society of Restorative Dentistry prize
• British Endodontic Society prize
• International Team for Implantology Scholar award

As an educator, Alani upskills primary care dentists via blended learning and chairside supervision while expanding global access through digital platforms. His grant-funded research focuses on innovative dental biomaterials, complemented by humanitarian work leading dental relief missions to Romania and Ghana with 'Young Smiles for Romania' and 'Global Brigades'.

He operates within multidisciplinary teams at King's College Hospital managing congenital/acquired defects alongside Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics specialists.