Nigel Johnson

Dr Nigel Johnson is a Senior Lecturer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland (UQ). He is actively involved in research and supervision of higher-degree students. His affiliations include the UQ Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences and the Centre for Orofacial Regeneration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (COR3).

Dr Johnson’s research focuses on Maxillofacial Trauma, Temporomandibular Joint Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, and Regenerative Medicine. His work often involves systematic reviews and clinical studies on fracture management, surgical techniques, and tumor pathology. Notable projects include investigations into mandibular angle fractures, orbital reconstruction, and the application of bioprinting in regenerative therapies.

His publications highlight trends in trauma management, such as the impact of e-scooter-related injuries and advancements in fixation techniques. Dr Johnson has secured grants from the Australia and New Zealand Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (ANZAOMS) for studies on maxillofacial trauma and benign jaw lesions.

He currently supervises two students: one exploring Evolving trends in the surgical management of maxillofacial trauma (PhD) and another investigating Epidemiology of benign intraosseous jaw pathology (MPhil). No awards are explicitly listed, though his research contributions reflect significant scholarly activity.