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Alan Mighell

Alan Mighell

  • Position: Professor of Oral Medicine
  • Areas of expertise: Amelogenesis Imperfecta; Genetics; Oral Medicine; Managed Clinical Networks; Specialty Training; Medical Emergencies in the Dental Setting.
  • Email: A.J.Mighell@leeds.ac.uk
  • Location: 6.102 Worsley Building

Profile

Alan Mighell completed his Bachelor and Doctorate degrees at the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ prior to completing his specialty clinical training in Oral Medicine and appointment as Honorary Consultant leading the NHS Oral Medicine clinical service in 2004. Past positions held include President of the British Society for Oral Medicine (2011-13), Chair of the Specialty Advisory Committee for the Additional Dental Specialties (2013-16), Chair of the Advisory Board for Specialty Training in Dentistry (2017-20), Dean of the School of Dentistry (2019-26) and Non-Executive Director, Mid-Yorkshire Hospoitals NHS Trust (2022-25).

Education and training interests focus on Oral Medicine, clinical medical sciences in dentistry and medical emergencies to undergraduates and registered practitioners. The Medical Emergencies Simulation Suite was established in 2008 and links a blended learning approach to training and academic activity. External Examiner appointments have been held at several UK Universities and also overseas.

Research interests

Primary research theme:

Genetics of Enamel Formation and Impact on General Health. The genetic changes causing Amelogenesis Imperfecta – the hereditary failure of enamel formation – is the main research focus. The multi-disciplinary research team has collaborated with UK and overseas partners to contribute to the understanding of biomineralisation and the biology of other tissues and organs through its discoveries. Research findings supported the successful case to establish a NHS panel test for Amelogenesis Imperfecta for use in clinical care; this is the first instance of this in Dentistry. Establishment of the UK Amelogenesis Imperfecta Clinical Excellence Network (AI CEN) in ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ (2018) has supported integration of Amelogenesis Imperfecta genetic testing in to specialist Paediatric Dentistry. This aligns with the national policy for precision diagnosis and supports informed future development of clinical services.

Qualifications

  • BSc BChD MBChB
  • PhD
  • FDSRCS(England)
  • FDSRCS(Oral Medicine)
  • FHEA

Professional memberships

  • British Dental Association
  • British Medical Association
  • British Society for Oral Medicine
  • European Association for Oral Medicine

Research groups and institutes

  • Biomineralisation
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Research outputs

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