Yr Athro Ivor Chestnutt
BDS, MPH, PhD, FDS(DPH)RCSEd, FDS RCSEng, FDS RCPSGlas, FFPH, DDPH RCS ENG
Cyfarwyddwr Astudiaethau Ôl-raddedig, Uwch-ddarlithydd Clinigol ac Ymgynghorydd Anrhydeddus mewn Iechyd Cyhoeddus Deintyddol, Cadeirydd dros dro y Bwrdd Deintyddol Clinigol
Career Profile
Ivor Chestnutt is Professor and Hon. Consultant in Dental Public Health. He qualified BDS from Edinburgh University in 1985 and worked in the Hospital Dental Service in Edinburgh and Dundee before being appointed a Clinical Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow in 1988. In 1990 he gained a Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, being awarded the Dean$acirc; s medal as the most distinguished candidate. In 1992 he completed his PhD on the cariogenic potential of oral microorgansims.
In 1995 he was awarded a masters Degree in Public Health, again by the University of Glasgow. His thesis resulted in the first study published in the U.K. on the role of the dental profession in the provision of smoking cessation advice. He holds the Diploma in Dental Public Health, Royal College of Surgeons, England, awarded in 1995.
Following a period as Lecturer in Periodontology he undertook his higher specialist training in Dental Public Health within the NHS in Scotland based in Lanarkshire and Tayside Health Boards. He passed the Intercollegiate Speciality Examination in Dental Public Health in 1998.
He was awarded a Fellowship in Dental Surgery ad eundum by the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2002 and a Fellowship in Dental Surgery of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow by election in 2003. He is also a Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health of the Royal College of Physicians and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
He joined the University of Wales College of Medicine in 1999 as Senior Lecturer and Hon Consultant was promoted to a Readership in Dental Public Health in 2004 and to Professor in Dental Public Health in 2006.
Teaching Profile
- Ivor Chestnutt is responsible for the coordination of dental public health teaching in the BDS curriculum and teaches audit and clinical governance in the PCD courses.
- At postgraduate level he coordinates the Dental Modules of the Masters Programme in Public Health.
- He also teaches on the South Wales GPT schemes.
- He is co-editor of Churchill$acirc; s Pocketbook of Clinical Dentistry, the third edition of which was published in 2007.
Memberships / External Activities
- Member of Examining Board, Intercollegiate Fellowship Examination in Dental Public Health.
- Member Editorial Board, Community Dental Health.
- Consultant to WHO (Middle East Region).
- Member Child Poverty Reduction Group, Wales Assembly Government.
Anrhydeddau a Dyfarniadau
BDS University of Edinburgh, 1985
FDS Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, 1990
PhD University of Glasgow, 1993
DDPH Royal College of Surgeons, England, 1995
MPH University of Glasgow, 1995
FDS(DPH) Intercollegiate Specialty Examination in Dental Public Health, 1998
FDS ad eundem Royal College of Surgeons, England, 2002
FDS Royal College and Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, 2003
FFPH Fellow Faculty of Public Health, 2006 (Member 2003-2006)
FHEA Fellow Higher Education Academy 2006 (Member ILT 2000-2006).
2019
- Barnes, E.et al. 2019. Dental Therapists in General Dental Practice. A literature review and case study analysis to determine what works, why, how and in what circumstances. European Journal of Dental Education, pp. -. (10.1111/eje.12474)
- Mohd Nor, N. A.et al. 2019. The prevalence of enamel and dentine caries lesions and their determinant factors among children living in fluoridated and non-fluoridated areas. Community Dental Health 36(3), pp. 229-236. (10.1922/CDH_4522Nor08)
- Marshman, Z.et al. 2019. Brushing RemInder 4 Good oral HealTh (BRIGHT) trial: does an SMS behaviour change programme with a classroom-based session improve the oral health of young people living in deprived areas? A study protocol of a randomised controlled trial. Trials 20(1), pp. -., article number: 452. (10.1186/s13063-019-3538-6)
- Morgan-Trimmer, S.et al. 2019. The acceptability of fluoride varnish and fissure sealant treatments in children aged 6-9 delivered in a school setting. Community Dental Health 36(1), pp. 33-38. (10.1922/CDH_4263Morgan-Trimmer06)
- Cope, A.et al. 2019. Exploring the feasibility of using routinely collected data to produce antibiotic prescribing profiles for general dental practitioners in Wales. Community Dental Health 36(3), pp. 177-180. (10.1922/CDH_4211Cope04)
2018
- Cope, A., Butt, K. and Chestnutt, I. 2018. Why might patients in the UK consult a general medical practitioner when experiencing dental problems? A literature review of patients’ perspectives. Community Dental Health 35(4), pp. 235-240. (10.1922/CDH_4369Cope06)
- Cope, A.et al. 2018. Patients' reasons for consulting a GP when experiencing a dental problem: a qualitative study. British Journal of General Practice 68(677), pp. e877-e883. (10.3399/bjgp18X699749)
- Conway, D. I., Purkayastha, M. and Chestnutt, I. 2018. The changing epidemiology of oral cancer: definitions, trends, and risk factors. British Dental Journal 225, pp. 867-873. (10.1038/sj.bdj.2018.922)
- Mohd Nor, N. A.et al. 2018. The impact of a reduction in fluoride concentration in the Malaysian water supply on the prevalence of fluorosis and dental caries. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology 46(5), pp. 492-499. (10.1111/cdoe.12407)
- Cope, A.et al. 2018. Systemic antibiotics for symptomatic apical periodontitis and acute apical abscess in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 9, article number: CD010136. (10.1002/14651858.CD010136.pub3)
- Lynch, C. D.et al. 2018. Reasons for placement and replacement of crowns in general dental practice. British Dental Journal 225(3), pp. 229. (10.1038/sj.bdj.2018.541)
- Lynch, C.et al. 2018. No more amalgams: Use of amalgam and amalgam alternative materials in primary dental. British Dental Journal 225, pp. 171-176. (10.1038/sj.bdj.2018.538)
- Barnes, E.et al. 2018. General dental practices with and without a dental therapist: a survey of appointment activities and patient satisfaction with their care.. British Dental Journal 225, pp. 53-58. (10.1038/sj.bdj.2018.522)
- Bullock, A.et al. 2018. Skill-mix in the dental team: future directions and support mechanisms. Dental Health: The Journal of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy 57, pp. 29-31.
2017
- Chestnutt, I. G.et al. 2017. Fissure seal or fluoride varnish? A randomised trial of their relative effectiveness. Journal of Dental Research 96(7), pp. 754-761. (10.1177/0022034517702094)
- Chestnutt, I. G.et al. 2017. Seal or Varnish? A randomised controlled trial to determine the relative cost and effectiveness of pit and fissure sealant and fluoride varnish in preventing dental decay. Health Technology Assessment 21(21) (10.3310/hta21210)
- Trubey, R., Moore, S. and Chestnutt, I. 2017. Parental decisions about children's oral health behaviour - relative or absolute?. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology 45(1), pp. 35-42. (10.1111/cdoe.12256)
2016
- Chadwick, B., Chestnutt, I. and Mohd Nor, N. A. 2016. Examiner reliability in fluorosis scoring: a comparison of photographic and clinical methods. Community Dental Health 33(2), pp. 145-150. (10.1922/CDH_3873Nor06)
- Cope, A.et al. 2016. Dental consultations in UK general practice and antibiotic prescribing rates: a retrospective cohort study. British Journal of General Practice, pp. e329-e336. (10.3399/bjgp16X684757)
- Cope, A.et al. 2016. Antibiotic prescribing in UK general dental practice: a cross-sectional study. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology 44(2), pp. 145-153. (10.1111/cdoe.12199)
2015
- Cope, A.et al. 2015. General practitioners' attitudes towards the management of dental conditions and use of antibiotics in these consultations: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 5(10), article number: e008551. (10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008551)
- Johnson, I. G.et al. 2015. Approaches for adult nursing and residential care homes on promoting oral health, preventing dental health problems and ensuring access to dental treatment: Draft Review 3: Barriers and Facilitators. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Cardiff University. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/GID-PHG62/documents/evidence-review-4
- Morgan, F.et al. 2015. Approaches for adult nursing and residential care homes on promoting oral health, preventing dental health problems and ensuring access to dental treatment. Draft Review 2: Best Practice. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Cardiff University. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/GID-PHG62/documents/evidence-review-3
- Weightman, A. L.et al. 2015. Approaches for adult nursing and residential care homes on promoting oral health, preventing dental health problems and ensuring access to dental treatment. Draft Review 1: Effectiveness. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Cardiff University. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/GID-PHG62/documents/evidence-review
- Trubey, R. J., Moore, S. C. and Chestnutt, I. G. 2015. Children's toothbrushing frequency: the influence of parents' rationale for brushing, habits and family routines. Caries Research 49(2), pp. 157-164. (10.1159/000365152)
2014
- Cope, A. and Chestnutt, I. 2014. Inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics in primary dental care: reasons and resolutions. Primary Dental Journal 3(4), pp. 33-37. (10.1308/205016814813877333)
- Cope, A.et al. 2014. General dental practitioners' perceptions of antimicrobial use and resistance: a qualitative interview study. British Dental Journal 217(5), pp. 653-660., article number: E9. (10.1038/sj.bdj.2014.761)
- Chestnutt, I. 2014. Summary of: An alternative marker for the effectiveness of water fluoridation: hospital extraction rates for dental decay, a two-region study. British Dental Journal 216(5), pp. 249. (10.1038/sj.bdj.2014.160)
- Chestnutt, I. 2014. School-based dental programs prevent dental caries in children at high risk for caries from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice 14(1), pp. 36-38. (10.1016/j.jebdp.2014.01.009)
- Trubey, R. J., Moore, S. C. and Chestnutt, I. G. 2014. Parents' reasons for brushing or not brushing their child's teeth: a qualitative study. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 24(2), pp. 104-112. (10.1111/ipd.12034)
2012
- Chestnutt, I. G.et al. 2012. Protocol for 'Seal or Varnish' (SoV) trial: A randomised controlled trial to measure the relative cost and effectiveness of pit and fissure sealants and fluoride varnish in preventing dental decay. BMC Oral Health 12(1), pp. 51-62. (10.1186/1472-6831-12-51)
- Johnson, I. G., Hunter, L. M. and Chestnutt, I. G. 2012. Undergraduate students? experiences of outreach placements in dental secondary care settings.. European Journal of Dental Education 16(4), pp. 213-217. (10.1111/j.1600-0579.2012.00744.x)
- Cope, A.et al. 2012. Systemic antibiotics for symptomatic apical periodontitis and acute apical abscess in adults.. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews(10), article number: CD010136. (10.1002/14651858.CD010136)
2011
- Chestnutt, I. G. 2011. Appropriate dispensing [Letter]. British Dental Journal 210(2), pp. 52-53. (10.1038/sj.bdj.2011.11)
- Gill, P.et al. 2011. Children's understanding of and motivations for toothbrushing: a qualitative study. International Journal of Dental Hygiene 9(1), pp. 79-86. (10.1111/j.1601-5037.2010.00442.x)
- Karki, A. J., Thomas, D. R. and Chestnutt, I. G. 2011. Why has oral health promotion and prevention failed children requiring general anaesthesia for dental extractions?. Community Dental Health 28(4), pp. 255-258. (10.1922/CDH_2596Karki04)
2010
- Clareboets, S., Sivarajasingam, V. and Chestnutt, I. G. 2010. Smoking cessation advice: knowledge, attitude and practice among clinical dental students. British Dental Journal 208(4), pp. 173-177. (10.1038/sj.bdj.2010.158)
- Adey, G. E., Moore, S. C. and Chestnutt, I. G. 2010. Dose-response expectancies for alcohol: Validation and implications for brief interventions. Drug and Alcohol Review 29(6), pp. 662-668. (10.1111/j.1465-3362.2010.00229.x)
- Chestnutt, I. G. 2010. Implications of the quality agenda for NHS primary dental care. Faculty Dental Journal 1, pp. 52-57.
- Chestnutt, I. G. 2010. Tobacco usage: the role of the dental team in smoking cessation. Dent Update 37(1), pp. 55-6, 59.
- Johnson, I. G., Chestnutt, I. G. and Smith, A. P. 2010. Dental Decisions - An emotional experience?. Dental Update 37(10), pp. 700-705.
2009
- Chestnutt, I. G. 2009. Commentary on: Dental patients' use of the Internet. British Dental Journal 207(12), pp. 575-575. (10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.1158)
- Chestnutt, I. G., Davies, L. and Thomas, D. R. 2009. Practitioners' perspectives and experiences of the new National Health Service dental contract. British Dental Journal 206(9) (10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.354)
- Chestnutt, I. G., Davies, L. and Thomas, D. R. 2009. Summary of: Practitioners' perspectives and experiences of the new National Health Service dental contract. British Dental Journal 206(9), pp. 476-477. (10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.393)
- Gill, P., Chestnutt, I. G. and Channing, D. 2009. Opportunities and challenges to promoting oral health in primary schools. Community Dental Health 26(3), pp. 188-192. (10.1922/CDH_2289Gill05)
2008
- Bennett, P.et al. 2008. A reaction-time study of social, health, and personal attributions in relation to fluorosed teeth. Psychology, Health & Medicine 13(1), pp. 75-86. (10.1080/13548500701294523)
- Davies, L.et al. 2008. Factors influencing the career aspirations and preferred modes of working in recent dental graduates in Wales. Primary Dental Care 15(4), pp. 157-63. (10.1308/135576108785891042)
2007
- Richmond, S.et al. 2007. The relationship of medical and dental factors to perceived general and dental health. Community Dentistry And Oral Epidemiology 35(2), pp. 89-97. (10.1111/j.1600-0528.2007.00296.x)
- Durning, P.et al. 2007. The relationship between orofacial clefts and material deprivation in Wales. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal 44(2), pp. 203-207. (10.1597/06-004.1)
2006
- Chestnutt, I. G.et al. 2006. The orthodontic condition of children in the United Kingdom, 2003. British Dental Journal 200(11), pp. 609-612. (10.1038/sj.bdj.4813640)
- Williams, D. M.et al. 2006. Attitudes to fluorosis and dental caries by a response latency method. Community dentistry and oral epidemiology 34(2), pp. 153-159. (10.1111/j.1600-0528.2006.00275.x)
- Chestnutt, I. G. and Reynolds, K. 2006. Perceptions of how the Internet has impacted on dentistry. British Dental Journal 200(3), pp. 161-165. (10.1038/sj.bdj.4813195)
2005
- Morgan, M. Z., Chestnutt, I. G. and Treasure, E. T. 2005. Summary measures of caries prevalence to describe high-risk communities. Community Dental Health 22(4), pp. 246-252.
- Kau, C. H.et al. 2005. Reliability of measuring facial morphology with a 3-dimensional laser scanning system. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 128(4), pp. 424-430. (10.1016/j.ajodo.2004.06.037)
2004
- Chestnutt, I. G.et al. 2004. A comparison of a computer-based questionnaire and personal interviews in determining oral health-related behaviours. Community Dentistry And Oral Epidemiology 32(6), pp. 410-417. (10.1111/j.1600-0528.2004.00160.x)
Ivor Chestnutt leads teaching in Dental Public Health and teaches at all levels from Primary BDS to Intercollegiate Fellowship. As Associate Dean for Postgraduate Studies he has responsibility for Postgraduate courses in the School of Dentistry and a specific remit for Postgraduate Taught Courses.
He has extensive experience as an External Examiner at Universities across the United Kingdom and has examined on behalf of all three UK Royal Colleges. He is a past Chair of the Intercollegiate Specialty Examination in Dental Public Health. He is Specialty Advisor in Dental Public Health for Wales.
Research Projects
- The quality of information aimed at the public on the World Wide Web
- The use of computers in the determination of oral hygiene habits
- Factors influencing infant feeding practices in areas of social and economic disadvantage in Cardiff.
- The limitations of the Significant Caries Index in the determination of healthcare priorities.
- An investigation of the public perception of dental enamel defects
- UK Child Dental Health Survey, 2003
- The readability of patient information on the Internet
- Sociological determinants of access to healthcare
- The career aspirations of specialist dental trainees in the U.K.
- Perceptions of how the Internet has impacted on dentistry
- Skill-mix in primary dental care
- Why do primary school children think they are brushing their teeth?
