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Pauline Ford is a Professor and Deputy Provost at The University of Queensland (UQ). Previously, she served as the first woman Head of the School of Dentistry in the Australia New Zealand region. She graduated from UQ with a BDSc (Hons) in 1989, followed by a PhD in 2005. She holds additional qualifications in Higher Education and Public Health. Her research focuses on oral health equity, particularly for marginalized groups such as those with mental illness and the homeless. She investigates social determinants of oral health, tobacco use, and healthcare accessibility.
Education: BDSc (Hons), PhD, Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, Master of Public Health— all from UQ.
Research Interests: Oral Health Equity, Social Determinants, Healthcare Access, Tobacco Use, Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Her work emphasizes translating research into practice through partnerships with academia and health sectors.
Grants: Includes NHMRC IDEAS Grants on fluoridation programs, ARC Discovery Projects on child dental policies, and multiple grants addressing oral health in vulnerable populations.
Key Collaborations: Dentistry, Medicine, Psychiatry, Public Health sectors. Focuses on bridging research and community impact.
Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary projects on oral health policy, equity, and clinical practice improvements.
