Dr. Shauna Culshaw

Professor

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Biography

Shauna Culshaw is a Professor in Periodontology and Immunology at the University of Glasgow, where she leads the Dental Clinical Research Facility and is involved in undergraduate teaching in Periodontics. She completed specialist training in Periodontics and treats patients with advanced periodontal diseases referred to the Glasgow Dental Hospital. Her research team investigates the immune response in the oral cavity and its relationship with systemic inflammatory diseases. With a focus on patient-public involvement in dental research, Shauna has worked on various grants and studies that evaluate interventions in dental settings and explore the microbiome in relation to non-surgical periodontal therapy. She has received multiple awards during her tenure at the University of Glasgow and has contributed significantly to understanding the interplay between dental health and broader health concerns, such as arthritis and the impact of smoking cessation.

Research Interests

Experience

Lead

2018-01-01 — Present

Dental Clinical Research Facility, University of Glasgow • Glasgow

Overseeing research initiatives and clinical training in periodontics.

Deputy Head

2015-01-01 — Present

Dental School, University of Glasgow • Glasgow

Supporting the administration and teaching within the dental faculty.