Shalini Kanagasingam

Dr. Shalini Kanagasingam is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). She specializes in Endodontics, holding Specialist Endodontist registration with the General Dental Council (UK) since 2009. She leads the part-time MSc Endodontology and full-time MClinDent Endodontology programs, emphasizing dental education and clinical training. Her research focuses on the intersection of oral health and systemic diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease, exploring links between periodontal pathogens like Porphyromonas gingivalis and neurodegenerative processes. She has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications and co-authored chapters in textbooks such as Pitt Ford's Problem-Based Learning in Endodontology. Key areas of investigation include dental radiology accuracy, endodontic treatment planning, and medico-legal aspects of root canal therapy. Dr. Kanagasingam also actively engages in public health initiatives, including studies on older adults' oral health priorities and the impact of dental technologies like electric toothbrushes.

Her work spans interdisciplinary collaborations, notably with Dr. Simarjit Singhrao and Prof. Richard Welbury on oral microbiome-Alzheimer's connections. She advises dental students and postgraduates while maintaining clinical practice at the UCLan Dental Clinic. Notable outputs include systematic reviews on regenerative endodontic procedures and interdental plaque removal efficacy. Awards and recognitions are not explicitly listed, though her prolific publication record and leadership roles reflect her academic standing.