Staff Profile

Introduction

I am clinical academic with a focus on translational research. Clinically I provide specialist level care in the disciplines of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry as a honorary consultant. I am involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

My publications are detailed on the publications tab. 

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 Qualifications

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery, University of Sheffield. Honours, distinction in Oral Anatomy, Human Diseases, Practice/Clinical section. 
• Membership of Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) of Edinburgh. MFDS RCS(Ed) 
• MFDS an eundem, RCS of England. MFDS an eundem RCS(Eng)
• Masters in Clinical Research, Newcastle University, MClinRes
• Membership in Periodontics, RCS Edinburgh. M Perio RCSEd
• Doctorate of Philosophy, Newcastle of University. PhD
• Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exam in Restorative Dentistry. RCS Glasgow. ISFE

Awards/ Prizes

• British Society of Periodontology Poster (Research) Prize 2017
• Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT) Travel Prize 2017
• Research Impact Competition First Prize. (Centre for Oral Health Research, Newcastle University, 2015)
• British Society of Periodontology Poster (Research) Prize 2014
• SRRDG Poster Prize 2012. (Senior Registrars in Restorative Dentistry Group)
• John Smith Medal for MFDS part 1 (October 2009 diet), RCSEd. (Awarded for single highest score) 
• New Graduate Award 2011. British Society for the Study of Prosthetic Dentistry (BSSPD).
• BDS prize in Restorative Dentistry (University of Sheffield, 2008)
• Roger Ball prize in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (University of Sheffield, 2008)
• First prize- Audit Competition 2010- British Society of Oral Surgery (BAOS)
• Highly commended (2nd prize), open paper award. BAOS/ European Federation of Oral Surgery Societies (EFOSS) joint meeting 2010.
• Premier Award 2009. Second prize in the Postgraduate section.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Councillor, British Society for Oral and Dental Research (BSODR); 2019-2022. 
• Director, Northern Dental Practice Based Research Network; 2018-present.
• Deputy Theme Lead, Oral Health and Epidemiology Research Theme, School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University; 2019-present.
• Academic representative for Senior Registrars in Restorative Dentistry Group (SRRDG); 2014/2015. 
• Honorary Treasurer for SRRDG; 2015-2018.
• Conference organiser for SRRDG; 2016.
• SRRDG representative on The British Society of Periodontology (BSP) Council; 2014/2015.
• Restorative StR representative on the Early Career Group of BSP; 2016-2018.
  

Memberships

• British Dental Association (BDA)
• The British Society of Periodontology (BSP)
• British Society of Prosthodontics (BSSPD)
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng)
• British Society for Oral and Dental Research (BSODR)
• International Association for Dental Research (IADR)
• Specialty Registrar in Restorative Dentistry Group (SRRDG)
• Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT)

Area of expertise

• Periodontology
• Restorative Dentistry
• Tobacco
• Smoking
• E-cigarettes
• Nicotine

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My research interests focus on understanding and reducing periodontal diseases through investigations in two distinct, but interrelated areas: subgingival dental plaque and risk factors such as smoking (in particular electronic cigarettes).

My primary area of research is on tobacco, nicotine and e-cigarettes relative to oral health, particularly periodontal diseases. Tobacco smoking is the largest environmental risk factor for periodontitis, the sixth most prevalent disease worldwide. My interests range from the interventions dental professionals can deliver to reduce smoking in their patients, to the effect of nicotine on periodontal fibroblasts.

A particular interest of mine is e-cigarettes, on which I have published several papers. I have recently completed a prestigious NIHR Doctoral Research Fellowship to conduct a feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation or harm reduction within periodontal therapies. The RCT finished in the summer of 2018 and the results are currently being prepared for publication. I also have ongoing projects investigating the role of nicotine in periodontal pathogenesis and dental staining.   

As part of my Masters in Clinical Research, I conducted a clinical trial (NIHR Portfolio Study. UKCRN ID: 16964) involving ultrastructural analysis of subgingival dental plaque biofilm using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy. The particular focus of this work was to enhance our understanding of the biofilm extra-cellular matrix, in particular the role of extra-cellular DNA (eDNA).

  Funding

• Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. 2020, £9562
• British Endodontic Society. 2020, £9000
• National Institute for Heath Research Health Technology Assessment. 2020, £2,286,666 (with NHS support and treatment costs of £537,146)
• Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Small Pump Priming Grant. 2018, £9900. 
• Centre for Oral Health Research, Newcastle University, Research Grant. 2018, £5000.
• British Society of Periodontology Research Grant. 2013, £3,700.
• Centre for Oral Health Research, Newcastle University, Research Grant. 2013, £3,700. 
• Innovative engagement grant, Newcastle University. 2013, £500.
• National Institute for Health Research, Doctoral Research Fellowship, 2015-2018, 'Electronic cigarettes as a smoking cessation and harm reduction tool in patients with periodontitis: A mixed methods feasibility study.' 2015, £323,713. 
• British Society of Periodontology Clinical Travel Fellowship. 2016, £4000. 
• Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT) Travel Award. 2017, $500. 

Postgraduate Supervision

Current:

PhD – Zella Sayeed

A comparative in vitro study to investigate the effects of novel nicotine products on cells and tissue models; 2019 – present.

PhD – Anthony Weke

Comparative Analysis of electronic cigarette policies in the UK and US: the road map for policy development in Nigeria; January 2020 start.

MClinDent – Alaa Elhassan

Identification of clinical care pathways for adult patients with periodontitis: application to novel diagnostic strategies; 2019 – present.

MClinDent - Rijula Karanjkar

Developing patient-related outcome measures for tooth wear - patients' perspectives; 2018 - present.

Previously:

Masters in Public Health – Anthony Weke

University students’ understanding of the potential benefits and risks of electronic cigarettes; 2018 - 2019.

MClinDent – Sobia Khan

Staining effects of tobacco smoke and e-cigarette aerosol exposure on resin composite; 2017 - 2019.

MClinDent - Nabiya Shahroz

Staining effects of inhaled traditional and novel nicotine products on resin composites; 2017 - 2019.

Masters in Public Health – Rosa Evans

E-cigarette use in young adults in the UK: the views, opinions and motivations of 18-25 year old users; 2017 - 2018.

MClinDent – Zohaib Ahmed

• Rasool S, Holliday R, Dobbie F, Bauld L. Behaviour change intervention for smokeless tobacco (ST) cessation delivered through dentists within a dental setting: a feasibility study protocol. BDJ Open 2022, 8, 12.
• Karanjkar RR, Prehsaw PM, Ellis JS, Holliday R. Effect of tobacco and nicotine in causing staining of dental hard tissues and dental materials: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Clinical and Experimental Dental Research 2022, epub ahead of print.
• Weke A, Holliday R. Electronic cigarettes: an update on products, regulation, public health approaches and oral health. Community Dental Health 2022, 39(1), 68-73.
• O'Connor C, Bridges-Smith F, Docherty C, Northern Dental Practice Based Research Network, Holliday R. General dental practitioner views on the current and future provision of advanced NHS restorative dentistry services: a cross-sectional survey in England. British Dental Journal 2022, Epub ahead of print.
• Allison JR, Dowson C, Pickering K, Cervinskyte G, Durham J, Jakubovics N, Holliday R. Local Exhaust Ventilation to Control Dental Aerosols and Droplets. Journal of Dental Research 2022, 101(4), 384-391.
• Zemouri C, Beltrán EO, Holliday R, Jakubovics NS, Allison JR. Monkeypox: what do dental professionals need to know?. British Dental Journal 2022, 233, 569-574.
• Allison JR, Dowson C, Jakubovics NS, Nile C, Durham J, Holliday R. Waterline Disinfectants Reduce Dental Bioaerosols: A Multitracer Validation. Journal of Dental Research 2022, 101(10), 1198-1204.
• Holliday R, Chaffee BW, Jakubovics NS, Kist R, Preshaw PM. Electronic Cigarettes and Oral Health. Journal of Dental Research 2021, 100(9), 906-913.
• Llandro H, Allison JR, Currie CC, Edwards DC, Bowes C, Durham J, Jakubovics N, Rostami N, Holliday R. Evaluating aerosol and splatter during orthodontic debonding: implications for the COVID-19 pandemic. British Dental Journal 2021, (ePub ahead of Print).
• Allison JR, Currie CC, Edwards DC, Bowes C, Coulter J, Pickering K, Kozhevnikova E, Durham J, Nile CJ, Jakubovics N, Rostami N, Holliday R. Evaluating aerosol and splatter following dental procedures: Addressing new challenges for oral health care and rehabilitation. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 2021, 48(1), 61-72.
• Holliday R, Allison JR, Currie CC, Edwards DC, Bowes C, Pickering K, Reay S, Durham J, Lumb J, Rostami N, Coulter J, Nile CJ, Jakubovics N. Evaluating contaminated dental aerosol and splatter in an open plan clinic environment: Implications for the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Dentistry 2021, 105, 103565.
• Holliday R, Hong B, McColl E, Livingstone-Banks J, Preshaw PM. Interventions for tobacco cessation delivered by dental professionals. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2021, CD005084.
• Preshaw PM, Ide M, Bissett SM, Holliday R, Lansdowne N, Pickering K, Taylor JA, Levonian AM, Pleasance C, Guarnelli ME, Simonelli A, Fabbri C, Farina R, Panagakos FS, Trombelli L. No Benefit of an Adjunctive Phototherapy Protocol in Treatment of Periodontitis: a Split‐Mouth Randomised Controlled Trial. Journal of Clinical Periodontology 2021, epub ahead of print.
• Chaffee B, Couch E, Vora M, Holliday R. Oral and periodontal implications of tobacco and nicotine products. Periodontology 2000 2021, 87(1), 241-253.
• Allison JR, Edwards DC, Bowes C, Pickering K, Dowson C, Stone SJ, Lumb J, Durham J, Jakubovics N, Holliday R. The effect of high-speed dental handpiece coolant delivery and design on aerosol and droplet production. Journal of Dentistry 2021, 112, 103746.
• Pickering K, Bissett SM, Holliday R, Vernazza C, Preshaw PM. Exploring the use of mouth guards in Muay Thai: a questionnaire survey. BDJ Open 2020, 6, 20.
• Holliday R, Chaffee B, Ryan V, McColl E, Preshaw PM. Letter to the editor regarding “Impact of cigarette smoking and vaping on the outcome of full-mouth ultrasonic scaling among patients with gingival inflammation: a prospective study”. Clinical Oral Investigations 2020, 24, 517-518.
• Holliday R, McColl E, Bauld L, Preshaw P, Sniehotta F, McDonald S. Perceived influences on smoking behaviour and perceptions of dentist-delivered smoking cessation advice: A qualitative interview study. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology 2020, 48(5), 433-439.
• Carter E, Currie C, Asuni A, Goldsmith R, Toon G, Horridge C, Simpson S, Donnell C, Greenwood M, Walton G, Cole B, Durham J, Holliday R. The first six weeks - setting up a UK urgent dental care centre during the COVID-19 pandemic. British Dental Journal 2020, 228, 842–848.
• Patel N, Docherty C, Allison JR, Walton G, Cole B, Durham J, Jakubovics N, Holliday R. Ventilation is key, open a window. OSF Preprints 2020.
• Holliday R, Preshaw PM, Ryan V, Sniehotta FF, McDonald S, Bauld L, McColl E. A feasibility study with embedded pilot randomised controlled trial and process evaluation of electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation in patients with periodontitis. Pilot and Feasibility Studies 2019, 5, 74.
• Holliday R, Campbell J, Preshaw PM. Effect of nicotine on human gingival, periodontal ligament and oral epithelial cells. A systematic review of the literature. Journal of Dentistry 2019, 86, 81-88.
• Field C, Bateman H, Holliday R, Wassell R. Clinical Performance. In: Wassell R, Nohl F, Steele J, Walls A, ed. Extra-Coronal Restorations. Cham: Springer, 2018, pp.11-34.
• Ahmed Z, Preshaw PM, Bauld L, Holliday R. Dental professionals’ opinions and knowledge of smoking cessation and electronic cigarettes: a cross-sectional survey in the north of England. British Dental Journal 2018, 225, 947-952.
• Holliday R, Ryan V, McColl E, Preshaw PM. Letter to the editor: RE: Comparison of periodontal parameters and self‐perceived oral symptoms among cigarette smokers, individuals vaping electronic cigarettes and never‐smokers: A pilot study. Journal of Periodontology 2018, 89(5), 515-516.
• Holliday R, Arnott D, Preshaw PM, Bauld L. Smoking: Developing the evidence base. British Dental Journal 2018, 224, 3-4.
• Holliday R, Amin K, Lawrence V, Preshaw PM. Tobacco education in UK dental schools: A survey of current practice. European Journal of Dental Education 2018, 22(2), e248-e252.
• Rostami N, Shields RC, Yassin SA, Hawkins AR, Bowen L, Luo TL, Rickard AH, Holliday R, Preshaw PM, Jakubovics NS. A Critical Role for Extracellular DNA in Dental Plaque Formation. Journal of Dental Research 2017, 96(2), 208-216.
• Holliday R, Kist R, Bauld L, Preshaw PM. E-cigarettes and oral health: a balanced viewpoint. Oral Diseases 2017, 23(8), 1180-1181.
• Holliday R, Preshaw PM, Bauld L. Smoking cessation: The role of e-cigarettes. British Dental Journal 2017, 222, 3-3.
• Holliday R, Kist R, Bauld L. E-cigarette vapour is not inert and exposure can lead to cell damage. Evidence-Based Dentistry 2016, 17, 2-3.
• Holliday R, Barclay S, Garnett M, Stacey F. Acidic Saliva Substitutes. British Dental Journal 2015, 218(8), 438-438.
• Heasman PA, Holliday R, Bryant A, Preshaw PM. Evidence for the occurrence of gingival recession and non-carious cervical lesions as a consequence of traumatic toothbrushing. Journal of Clinical Periodontology 2015, 42(S16), S237-S255.
• Holliday R, Venugopal S, Howell A, Keys W. Operator's ability at assessing a high speed (air turbine) handpiece prior to use: an audit. British Dental Journal 2015, 218, E3.
• Holliday R, Venugopal S, Howell A, Key W. Operator's ability at assessing a high-speed (air turbine) handpiece before use: an audit. British Dental Journal 2015, 218(2), E3.
• Holliday R, Stubbs C. The Dental Perspective on Electronic Cigarettes: the good, the bad and the ugly. Oral Health Journal 2015, 16-26.
• Holliday R, Preshaw P, Bowen L, Jakubovics N. The ultrastructure of subgingival dental plaque, revealed by high-resolution field emission scanning electron microscopy. BDJ Open 2015, 1, 15003.
• Holliday R, Corson M, Horridge C. Electronic cigarettes: harm reduction or another addiction?; the dental perspective. Dental Update 2014, 41(8), 667-676.
• Holliday R, Lush N, Chapple J, Nohl F, Cole B. Hypodontia: Aesthetics and Function. Part 2: Management. Dental Update 2014, 41(10), 891-898.
• Lush N, Holliday R, Chapple J, Nohl F, Cole B. Hypodontia: Aesthetics and Functions Part 1: Aetiology and the Problems. Dental Update 2014, 41(9), 811-815.
• Holliday R, Alani A. Traditional and Contemporary Techniques for Optimizing Root Canal Irrigation. Dental Update 2014, 41, 51-61.
• Preshaw P, Holliday R, Law H, Heasman P. Outcomes of non-surgical periodontal treatment by dental hygienists in training: impact of site- and patient-level factors. International Journal of Dental Hygiene 2013, 11(4), 273-279.
• Holliday R, Beecroft E. Bilateral mandibular premolar dens invaginations: a case report. Case Reports in Dentistry 2012, 474013.
• Holliday R, Jackson I. Superior position of the mandibular foramen and the necessary alterations in the local anaesthetic technique: a case report. British Dental Journal 2011, 210(5), 207-211.
• Holliday R, Devlin M, Downie J. The Golden Proportion. Scottish Dental Magazine 2011, 50-51.
• Johnson S, Holliday R. A clinical audit into record keeping in oral surgery. Oral Surgery 2010, 3(4), 157-158.
• Turani D, Santini A, Holliday R. Resin-Composite Restorations, Can They Be Repaired Using Any Composite System?. In: 2010 IADR/PER General Session. 2010, Barcelona, Spain: International Association for Dental Research.