Professor Francis Hughes
Emeritus Professor of Periodontology
Research interests
- Dentistry
Contact details
Biography
Professor Hughes has recently retired but maintains links with the faculty. His research and academic interests are focused mainly on the biology of periodontal regeneration, systemic and genetic risk factors for periodontal disease, and periodontal biomarkers. He continues to study in these areas, and teaches the research methodologies course to Masters Students, as well as contributing to a number of other educational programmes within the faculty.
In addition to generations of undergraduates, Professor Hughes has contributed to postgraduate and specialist level training in Periodontology for well over 100 students from around the world. He has also supervised a total of 23 PhD students through to successful completion of their theses.
He was Chair of the Annual Session Committee for the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) from 2018-2019, and served as an EFP-nominated delegate to the 2017 World Workshop on Classification of Periodontal Diseases, Chair of the EuroPerio 8 (London 2015), President of the British Society of Periodontology (2009-10) and Chair of Pan European Federation of IADR (2007-08).
Research
Periodontology and Periodontal Medicine
Research into periodontal and peri-implant diseases with the aim to improve patient care and quality of life.
Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions
Millions of microorganisms live in and on our bodies forming microbiomes on different surfaces. Researchers in the Centre for Host Microbiome Interactions study our relationship with these bacteria and fungi in health or in oral and systemic diseases such as periodontitis, candidiasis, oral cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
News
Colleagues recognised in King's Birthday Honours 2023
King's colleagues and alumni have been recognised in the King's 2023 Birthday Honours List, for their extraordinary contributions and service.
Annual Dental Alumni Association weekend takes place in London
The prestigious event welcomed current and former staff and students to meet and network over a two day programme in March 2023.
Professor Francis Hughes – celebrating 20 years since cancer diagnosis
20 years ago Professor Francis Hughes was diagnosed with metastatic kidney. To mark the occasion and his successful recovery, Professor Hughes recently held...
Research
Periodontology and Periodontal Medicine
Research into periodontal and peri-implant diseases with the aim to improve patient care and quality of life.
Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions
Millions of microorganisms live in and on our bodies forming microbiomes on different surfaces. Researchers in the Centre for Host Microbiome Interactions study our relationship with these bacteria and fungi in health or in oral and systemic diseases such as periodontitis, candidiasis, oral cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
News
Colleagues recognised in King's Birthday Honours 2023
King's colleagues and alumni have been recognised in the King's 2023 Birthday Honours List, for their extraordinary contributions and service.
Annual Dental Alumni Association weekend takes place in London
The prestigious event welcomed current and former staff and students to meet and network over a two day programme in March 2023.
Professor Francis Hughes – celebrating 20 years since cancer diagnosis
20 years ago Professor Francis Hughes was diagnosed with metastatic kidney. To mark the occasion and his successful recovery, Professor Hughes recently held...