Adetunji Otemade

BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy, MSc Public Health

Research

My research interest focuses on the transformative impact of digital technologies in dental education and practice. I am particularly interested in how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and remote dentistry can revolutionise dental training and improve patient clincal outcomes. This intersection of digital innovation and dental health is not only a cornerstone of modern dental practice but also pivotal in shaping the future of dental education.

Teaching

I am currently the lead for the following courses:

Year 2 Diploma Dental Hygiene: Preparation for Practice

Year 3 BSc Dental Hygeien and Dental Therapy: Preparation for Practice

Teaching

Year 3 BDS Periodontics Course

Year 2 Diploma Dental Hygiene: Preparation for Practice

Year 3 BSc Dental Hygeien and Dental Therapy: Preparation for Practice

Clinical Supervision

Year 1, 2, 3 Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Clinic

Year 3 BDS Clinical Practice

Biography

I am a Lecturer in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy at Cardiff University, focusing on undergraduate teaching, curriculum innovation, and integrating digital technologies in dental education. My work at Cardiff aims to enhance educational methodologies and outcomes through pioneering research.

Previously, I was Deputy and Acting Degree Programme Director at King’s College London, where I advanced the Dental Therapy and Hygiene Programme with a strong emphasis on academic quality and clinical excellence. My efforts were instrumental in elevating educational standards and integrating rigorous quality assurance processes.

Before King’s College, I served as an academic lecturer at Newcastle University, leading significant curriculum developments for the BSc ODHS and BDS degree programs. My role included overseeing the Board of Examiners, enhancing course delivery, and conducting impactful research on temporomandibular disorders.

My clinical foundation was built through varied roles in both NHS and private dental practices, providing a solid base in clinical dentistry, patient care, and community health. This experience has been pivotal in informing my educational strategies and research focus.

I hold a Master of Science in Public Health and a BSc in Dental Hygiene and Therapy from Teesside University. My educational background and ongoing professional development are critical in bridging clinical practice with academic theory, continually shaping my approach to dental education.

Honours and awards

• 2018: Best student- MSc Public Health, Teesside University
• Distinction- MSc Public Health, Teesside University

Professional memberships

• British Association of Dental Therapist
• British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists