Staff Profile

Qualifications

BChD (hons) Leeds 1984

PhD Edinburgh 1990

FDSRCS Edinburgh 1991

Registered Specialist in Endodontics 1999

FDSRCS (Restorative Dentistry) 2000 

Roles and Responsibilities

 School of Dental Sciences

Degree Programme Director, MClinDent in Endodontology

NHS

Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry with special interest in Endodontics

External

Immediate Past President and COO, European Society of Endodontology

Editorial Board, International Endodontic Journal

Honours

Chair, Association for Dental Education in Europe Special Interest Group for Teachers of Endodontology (2016 - 19)

Chair, Association for Dental Education in Europe Special Interest Group for Senior Pastoral Tutors (2016 - 19)

Chair, European Society of Endodontology Education & Scholarship Committee (2011 - 21)

Editor, European Society of Endodontology (2010-11)

President, British Endodontic Society (2009 - 10)

Deputy Editor, International Endodontic Journal (2000-09)

Dental Defence Union UK Dental Teacher of the Year 2005

Charles Ripon Medal for most distinguished student the in School of Dentistry (Leeds 1984)

Undergraduate Teaching

Preclinical and Clinical teacher: Restorative Dentistry, Stages 3-5 BDS (Adult Restorative Care)

Contributions to:
Key clinical skills, Stage 2 BDS
Clinical Introductory Course, Stage 3 BDS

Endodontology, Stage 3 BDS
Clinical Skills, Advanced Restoration, Stage 4 BDS
Clinical Research update course, Stage 5 BDS

Postgraduate Teaching

Degree Programme Director: MClinDent in Endodontology

Course leader: Endodontology, MClinDent in Restorative Dentistry
Course leader: Clinical endodontics, MClinDent in Restorative Dentistry

Frequent postgraduate lecture-based and hands-on courses.

Current Research Interests

1. Structural and functional studies on human dental pulp tissues

2. Mechanisms and management of Persistent Dentoalveolar Pain

3. Resilience in Dental Education

Postgraduate Supervision

Currently PhD (2) projects on acute and chronic pain mechanisms in dentistry

Esteem Indicators

Chair, European Society of Endodontology Education & Scholarship Committee (2011 - 2020)

Chair, European Society of Endodontology Undergraduate Curriculum Guidelines Committee (2013-16)

Chair, Association for Dental Education in Europe Special Interest Group for Endodontic teachers (2016-19)

Deputy Editor-in-Chief, International Endodontic Journal (2000 - 2010)

Editorial Board Member, International Endodontic Journal

Editor, European Society of Endodontology (2011)

Editorial Board, ENDO: Endodontic Practice Today

Editorial Board, Endodontic Practice

Editorial Board and Endodontic Editor, Quintessentials of Dental Practice, Quintessence Publishing

Past-President, British Endodontic Society (20

Scholarship

Contributions to numerous standard textbooks, including

Cohen's Pathways of the Pulp (10th and 11th editions),

Textbook of Endodontology, 2nd Edition (Bergenholtz, Horsted-Bindslev and Reit)

Geriatric Dentistry (Walls and Ship)

Paediatric Dentistry, multiple editions (Welbury)

Harty's Endodontics in Clinical Practice, 6th and 7th Editions.

Author: Rational Root Canal treatment in Practice (1st and 2nd Editions), Quintessence Publishing.

Editor: Managing Endodontic Failure in Practice; Managing Dental Trauma in Practice; Adhesive Restoration of Root Canal Treated Teeth - Quintessence Publishing.

Co-Editor, Textbook of Endodontology, 3rd Edition, with Lars Bjorndal and Lise-Lotte Kirkevang

Invited keynote lectures include:

Swiss Endodontic Society (2019)

European Society of Endodontology Symposium Chair (2011, 2013, 2015, 2015, 2017)

Danish Dental Association (2017)

Flemish Dental Association (2014)

British Endodontic Society (2012, 2013)    

British Society for Paediatric Dentistry (2013)   

British Society for Gerodontology (2012)

European Society of Endodontology (1993, 2001, 2003, 2009, 2011)   

Australia/New Zealand Association of Endodontists (2009)

American Association of Endodontists (2008, 2009)

Academy of Operative Dentistry (Chicago Mid-Winter 2009)

Netherlands Society of Endodontology (2008)

Flemish Dental Association (2008, 2014)

European Society of Microscope Dentistry (2008)

Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (2006)

Tirolean Dental Association (2006)

• Articles

  • Edwards D, Rasaiah S, Kirkevang L, Vaeth M, Stone S, Durham J, Whitworth J. The use of medicaments in the management of symptomatic irreversible pulpitis: a community-based cohort study. International Endodontic Journal 2024, 57(4), 416-430.
  • Edwards D, Rasaiah S, Ahmed S, Breckons M, Stone SJ, Currie CC, Durham J, Whitworth J. The financial and quality of life impact of urgent dental presentations: A cross-sectional study. International Endodontic Journal 2023, Epub ahead of print.
  • Essam O, Boyle EL, Whitworth JM, Jarad FD. The Endodontic Complexity Assessment Tool (E-CAT): A digital form for assessing root canal treatment case difficulty. International Endodontic Journal 2021, 54(7), 1189-1199.
  • Bailey OS. Cracked tooth syndrome management part 2: Integrating the old with the new. Dental Update 2020, 47(7), 570-582.
  • Bailey OS, Whitworth JM. Cracked tooth syndrome diagnosis part 1: Integrating the old with the new. Dental Update 2020, 47(6), 494-499.
  • Mahdee A, Eastham J, Whitworth JM, Gillespie JI. Evidence for changing nerve growth factor signalling mechanisms during development, maturation and ageing in the rat molar pulp. International Endodontic Journal 2019, 52(2), 211-222.
  • Mahdee A, Eastham J, Whitworth JM, Gillespie JI. Evidence for programmed odontoblast process retraction after dentine exposure in the rat incisor. Archives of Oral Biology 2018, 85, 130-141.
  • Al-Musawi M, Durham J, Whitworth JM, Stone SJ, Nixdorf DR, Valentine RA. Effect of topical neuromodulatory medications on oral and skin keratinocytes. Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine 2017, 46(2), 134-141.
  • Mahdee A, Alhelal A, Eastham J, Whitworth J, Gillespie JI. Complex cellular responses to tooth wear in rodent molar. Archives of Oral Biology 2016, 61, 106-114.
  • Khabeer A, Whitworth JM, Rolland SL. Polymerization kinetics of resin cements after light activation through fibre posts: an in vitro study. International Endodontic Journal 2015, 48(3), 261-267.
  • Vernazza CR, Wildman JR, Steele JG, Whitworth JM, Walls AWG, Perry R, Matthews R, Hahn P, Donaldson C. Factors affecting patient valuations of caries prevention: using and validating the willingness to pay method. Journal of Dentistry 2015, 43(8), 981-988.
  • Vernazza CR, Steele JG, Whitworth JM, Wildman JR, Donaldson C. Factors affecting direction and strength of patient preferences for treatment of molar teeth with non-vital pulps. International Endodontic Journal 2015, 48(12), 1137-1146.
  • Ellis JS, Bateman H, Thomason JM, Whitworth J. Concerns about raising concerns. Medical Education 2015, 49(5), 514–515.
  • Nunez CMC, Bosomworth HJ, Field C, Whitworth JM, Valentine RA. Biodentine and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Induce Similar Cellular Responses in a Fibroblast Cell Line. Journal of Endodontics 2014, 40(3), 406-411.
  • Currie CC, Meechan JG, Whitworth JM, Corbett IP. Is Mandibular Molar Buccal Infiltration a Mental and Incisive Nerve Block? A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Endodontics 2013, 39(4), 439-443.
  • Jaber A, Whiworth JM, Corbett IP, Al-Baqshi B, Jauhar S, Meechan JG. Effect of massage on the efficacy of the mental and incisive nerve block. Anesthesia Progress 2013, 60(1), 15-20.
  • Kanaa MD, Whitworth JM, Meechan JG. A prospective randomized trial of different supplementary local anesthetic techniques after failure of inferior alveolar nerve block in patients with irreversible pulpitis in mandibular teeth. Journal of Endodontics 2012, 38(4), 421-425.
  • Kanaa MD, Whitworth JM, Meechan JG. A comparison of the efficacy of 4% articaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine and 2% lidocaine with 1:80,000 epinephrine in achieving pulpal anesthesia in maxillary teeth with irreversible pulpitis. Journal of Endodontics 2012, 38(3), 279-282.
  • Meechan JG, Jaber AA, Corbett IP, Whitworth JM. Buccal versus lingual articaine infiltration for mandibular tooth anaesthesia: a randomized controlled trial. International Endodontic Journal 2011, 44(7), 676-681.
  • Whitworth JM, Kanna MD, Corbett IP, Meechan JG. Influence of Injection Speed on the Effectiveness of Incisive/Mental Nerve Block: A Randomized, Controlled, Double-blind Study in Adult Volunteers. Journal of Endodontics 2007, 33(10), 1149-1154.
  • Ellis JS, Hobson RS, Waterhouse PJ, Meechan JG, Hogg SD, Whitworth JM, Thomason JM. Tutor perceptions of the use of a reflective portfolio within a pastoral tutor system to facilitate undergraduate personal development planning. European Journal of Dental Education 2006, 10(4), 217-225.
  • Kanaa MD, Meechan JG, Corbett IP, Whitworth JM. Speed of Injection Influences Efficacy of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Blocks: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial in Volunteers. Journal of Endodontics 2006, 32(10), 919-923.
  • Meechan JG, Kanaa MD, Corbett IP, Steen IN, Whitworth JM. Pulpal anaesthesia for mandibular permanent first molar teeth: A double-blind randomized cross-over trial comparing buccal and buccal plus lingual infiltration injections in volunteers. International Endodontic Journal 2006, 39(10), 764-769.
  • Whitworth JM. Methods of filling root canals: principles and practices. Endodontic Topics 2006, 12(1), 2-24.
  • Kanaa MD, Whitworth JM, Corbett IP, Meechan JG. Articaine and lidocaine mandibular buccal infiltration anesthesia: A prospective randomized double-blind cross-over study. Journal of Endodontics 2006, 32(4), 296-298.
  • Whitworth JM, Ramlee RAM, Meechan JG. Pressures generated in vitro during Stabident intraosseous injections. International Endodontic Journal 2005, 38(5), 291-296.
  • Whitworth JM, Myers PM, Smith J, Walls AWG, McCabe JF. Endodontic complications after plastic restorations in general practice. International Endodontic Journal 2005, 38(6), 409-416.
  • Rahman S, Whitworth JM, Dummer PMH. Carisolv™: An alternative to NaOCl in immature root canals?. International Endodontic Journal 2005, 38(7), 448-455.
  • Vakalis SV, Whitworth JM, Ellwood RP, Preshaw PM. A pilot study of treatment of periodontal-endodontic lesions. International Dental Journal 2005, 55(5), 313-318.
  • Whitworth JM, McCabe JF, Walls AWG. Reasons for restoration placement in a stable general dental practice population. Operative Dentistry 2004. In Press.
  • Whitworth JM, McCabe JF, Walls AWG. Pulp complications following plastic dental restorations in practice. Journal of Dentistry 2004, (submitted).
  • Smith JA, Whitworth J, Myers P, Walls A, Mccabe J. New and replacement fillings in UK general practice: Who gets them and why?. Journal of Dental Research 2003, 82(special issue B), B32 abstract no. 0158.
  • Vakalis S, Preshaw PM, Whitworth JM. Evaluation of a standardized treatment protocol for periodontal-endodontic lesions. Journal of Dental Research 2003, 82(special issue B), B227 abstract no. 1729.
  • McCabe JF, Whitworth JM, Wain RK, Smith JA. Sensitivity after cavity lining or etching and sealing in practice. Journal of Dental Research 2002, 81(special issue 1), A254 abstract no. 1960.
  • Waterhouse PJ, Nunn JH, Whitworth JM. Prostaglandin E2 and treatment outcome in primary molar pulp therapy. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 2002, 12(2), 116-123.
  • Whitworth J. Dimensions of stabident intraosseous perforators and needles. Journal of Endodontics 2001, 27(9), 581-583.

• Authored Book

  • Whitworth JM. Rational Root Canal Treatment in Practice. London: Quintessence, 2002.

• Book Chapters

  • Stone SJ, Whitworth JM, Wassell RW. Viability of Posts and Cores. In: Wassell, RW; Nohl, FSA; Steele, JG; Walls, AWG, ed. Extra Coronal Restorations. Springer, 2018, pp.115-133.
  • Welbury R, Whitworth JM, Stone SJ, Dugal MS. Traumatic Dental Injuries. In: Welbury, R; Dugal, MS; Hosey, MT, ed. Paediatric Dentistry. Oxford University Press, 2018, pp.227-256.
  • Stone SJ, Whitworth JM, Wassell RW. Preserving Pulp Vitality. In: Wassell, RW; Nohl, FSA; Steele, JG; Walls, AWG, ed. Extra Coronal Restorations. Springer, 2018, pp.93-98.
  • Stone S, Whitworth JM, Wassell RW. Endodontic considerations. In: Wassell, RW; Nohl, FSA; Steele, JG; Walls, AWG, ed. Extra-Coronal Restorations. Cham: Springer, 2018, pp.59-65.
  • Field CA, Stone SJ, Whitworth JM, Wassell RW. Core Build-Ups and Post Placement. In: Wassell, RW; Nohl, FSA; Steele, JG; Walls, AWG, ed. Extra-Coronal Restorations. Cham: Springer, 2018, pp.295-327.
  • Stone SJ, Whitworth JM. Instrumentation in Endodontics. In: Chong, BS, ed. Harty's Endodontics in Clinical Practice. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2016, pp.87-112.

• Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstracts)

  • Gharib I, Whitworth J, Abdulmohsen B. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Endodontic Gatekeeper Exercise in enhancing student learning experience. In: 2019 Learning and Teaching Conference. 2019, Newcastle University.
  • Elsherbini R, Whitworth J, Gharib I. Dimensional stability of gutta-percha with different root canal sealer cements. In: British Society for Oral and Dental Research Conference (BSODR 2019). 2019, Leeds.
  • Al-Musawi M, Sayeed Z, Colley H, Murdoch C, Whitworth J, Stone S, Nixdorf D, Durham J, Valentine R. In Vitro Effects of Topical Neuromodulatory Medication on Orofacial Tissue. In: IADR/PER General Session. 2018, London, England: IADR.
  • Al-Musawi MJ, Durham J, Whitworth JM, Stone SJ, Valentine RA. In Vitro Effects of Topical Neuromodulatory Medication on Orofacial Tissue. In: IADR/AADR/CADR 93rd General Session and Exhibition 2015. 2015, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Currie CC, Meechan JG, Whitworth JM, Carr A, Corbett IP. Using Panoramic Radiographs to Aid Mental and Incisive Nerve Blocks. In: IADR/AADR/CADR General Session and Exhibition 2013. 2013, Seattle, WA, USA.
  • Waterhouse PJ, Whitworth JM, Nunn JH. Prostaglandin E-2 and treatment outcome in primary molar pulp therapy. In: British Society for Dental Research : Annual Scientific Session. 2000, University of Lancaster, UK: Sage Publications.

• Edited Book

  • Whitworth JM, ed. Managing Endodontic Failure in Practice. London, UK: Quintessence Publishing Co. Ltd, 2004.

• Review

  • Edwards DC, Whitworth JM. Does an interim dressing with calcium hydroxide reduce endotoxins between endodontic appointments?. Evidence-Based Dentistry 2021, 22(3), 96-97.