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KDP Barnfather is a Specialist in Prosthodontics at the School of Dentistry, University of Leeds, within the Faculty of Medicine and Health. He has been providing clinical tuition since 2004 in Restorative Dentistry, Periodontology, and Prosthodontics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He serves as MClinDent subject lead for Periodontology and as a Finals Examiner.
His research interests are centered on Periodontology and Restorative Dentistry. In Periodontology, he investigates the role of antioxidants, lifestyle factors, systemic health, tobacco use, and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) in periodontal disease. In Restorative Dentistry, his focus is on the clinical utility and effectiveness of all-ceramic restorations in reconstructive dental procedures.
The available information does not include recent publications, but his research themes suggest a strong translational focus on improving clinical outcomes through biomaterials and understanding the interplay between oral and systemic health.
He is an active member of several professional organizations and has delivered lectures internationally at major dental research conferences, including the International Association of Dental Research and Perio/Cardiology meetings.
- British Society of Periodontology
- British Society of Restorative Dentistry
- British Society of Prosthodontics
- Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh)
- General Dental Council (GDC) - Specialist Status in Prosthodontics
He is involved in significant educational leadership, serving as Clinical Tutor for undergraduate Years 4 and 5, Postgraduate Tutor for the MClinDent (Advanced GDP) program, and as an examiner. There is no indication of external grant funding or student supervision in the provided text.
He is affiliated with the School of Dentistry at the University of Leeds, where he contributes to both clinical training and academic leadership in periodontal education.
