Patrice James

Patrice James is a Researcher at the Oral Health Services Research Centre within the Cork University Dental School and Hospital at University College Cork. With a BDS in Dentistry from UCC (2000), an MSc in Epidemiology (2009) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Epidemiology (2006) from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, their work focuses on preventive dentistry, particularly children's oral health, systematic reviews, and GIS mapping of oral health data. Current projects include the HRB-funded FACCT (Fluoride and Caring for Children's Teeth) and Mapping the Divide (geographic access to oral healthcare).

Education:

• BDS - Dentistry, University College Cork (2000)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2006)
• MSc in Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2009)

Research Interests: Preventive dentistry for children, systematic review methodologies, GIS applications in oral health, and epidemiological studies. Key projects include developing national oral health guidelines and evaluating fluoride's role in pediatric dental care.

Scientific Awards:

• HRB Cochrane Fellowship (2009)

Grants & Projects:

• HRB-funded FACCT study (children's oral health)
• Mapping the Divide (geographic access to oral healthcare)

Teaching: Dental Public Health with emphasis on evidence-based practice.

Professional Contributions: Reviewer for International Journal of Dental Hygiene, member of the International Association for Dental Research.