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Dr Phil Smith
BDS, MDS, PhD, FDS, DRD, MRD, FDS(Rest Dent), RCS (Edin), FHEA

Publications

Selected publications

  1. Assessing the Association between Oral Hygiene and Preterm Birth by Quantitative Light-Induced Fluorescence (Journal article - 2014)
  2. Quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF): a tool for early occlusal dental caries detection and supporting decision making in vivo. (Journal article - 2013)
  3. The development of an occlusal caries index using Quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) in vitro (Journal article - 2013)
  4. Development of caries indices using quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) in vivo (Journal article - 2011)
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2018

The Effects of Different Spectrophotometric Modes on Colour Measurement of Resin Composite and Porcelain Materials

Alghazali, N., Preston, A., Moaleem, M., Jarad, F., Aldosari, A. A., & Smith, P. (2018). The Effects of Different Spectrophotometric Modes on Colour Measurement of Resin Composite and Porcelain Materials. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY, 26(4), 163-173. doi:10.1922/EJPRD_01767Alghazali11

DOI
10.1922/EJPRD_01767Alghazali11
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2017

2014

2013

Quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF): a tool for early occlusal dental caries detection and supporting decision making in vivo.

Alammari, M. R., Smith, P. W., de Josselin de Jong, E., & Higham, S. M. (2013). Quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF): a tool for early occlusal dental caries detection and supporting decision making in vivo.. Journal of dentistry, 41(2), 127-132. doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2012.08.013

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10.1016/j.jdent.2012.08.013
Journal article

The development of an occlusal caries index using Quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) in vitro

Alammari, M. R., Smith, P. W., de Josselin de Jong, E., van der Veen, M. H., & Higham, S. M. (2013). The development of an occlusal caries index using Quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) in vitro. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.

Journal article

2012

Colour match between porcelain and porcelain-repairing resin composites.

AlGhazali, N., Jarad, F. D., Smith, P. W., & Preston, A. J. (2012). Colour match between porcelain and porcelain-repairing resin composites.. The European journal of prosthodontics and restorative dentistry, 20(1), 3-9.

Journal article

2011

Development of caries indices using quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) in vivo

Alammari, M. R., Smith, P. W., de Josselin de Jong, E., & Higham, S. M. (2011). Development of caries indices using quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) in vivo. Caries Research ORCA Lighuania, 45(2), 222 abs 116.

Journal article

Effect of calcium-containing chewing gums on subsurface lesion remineralisation in situ

Molyneux, L. E., Cooper, L., Flannigan, N. L., Pender, S. M., Hope, C. K., Smith, P. W., . . . Higham, S. M. (2011). Effect of calcium-containing chewing gums on subsurface lesion remineralisation in situ. In Caries Research ORCA Lithuania Vol. 45 (pp. 194 abs 48).

Conference Paper

Performance assessment of Vita Easy Shade spectrophotometer on colour measurement of aesthetic dental materials.

AlGhazali, N., Burnside, G., Smith, R. W., Preston, A. J., & Jarad, F. D. (2011). Performance assessment of Vita Easy Shade spectrophotometer on colour measurement of aesthetic dental materials.. The European journal of prosthodontics and restorative dentistry, 19(4), 168-174.

Journal article

The effect of QLF-D in improving toothcleaning

Komarov, G. N., Anderson, C., Barr, R., Smith, P. W., Brown, S., & Higham, S. M. (2011). The effect of QLF-D in improving toothcleaning. Caries Research ORCA, Lithuania, 45(2), 188 abs 34.

Journal article

2010

An investigation into the effect of try-in pastes, uncured and cured resin cements on the overall color of ceramic veneer restorations: An in <i>vitro</i> study

ALGhazali, N., Laukner, J., Burnside, G., Jarad, F. D., Smith, P. W., & Preston, A. J. (2010). An investigation into the effect of try-in pastes, uncured and cured resin cements on the overall color of ceramic veneer restorations: An in <i>vitro</i> study. JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY, 38, E78-E86. doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2010.08.013

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10.1016/j.jdent.2010.08.013
Journal article

Anti-plaque efficacy of magnolia bark extract added to chewing gum

Komarov, G. N., Hope, C. K., Wang, Q., Pender, S. M., Desmons, S., Smith, P. W., . . . Higham, S. M. (2010). Anti-plaque efficacy of magnolia bark extract added to chewing gum. In IADR July. Barcelona, Spain. J Dent Res Vol. 89B (pp. Abs 2564).

Conference Paper

Caries Process and Prevention Strategies - The Agent

Higham, S. M., Hope, C. K., Valappil, S. P., & Smith, P. W. (2010). Caries Process and Prevention Strategies - The Agent. Dental Learning Systems.

Journal article

Caries process and prevention strategies - Demineralisation/Remineralisation

Higham, S. M., Hope, C. K., Valappil, S. P., & Smith, P. W. (2010). Caries process and prevention strategies - Demineralisation/Remineralisation. Dental Learning Systems.

Journal article

Caries process and prevention strategies - The Agent

Higham, S. M., Hope, C. K., Valappil, S. P., & Smith, P. W. (2010). Caries process and prevention strategies - The Agent. Dental Learning Systems.

Journal article

Caries process and prevention strategies - The Environment

Higham, S. M., Hope, C. K., Valappil, S. P., & Smith, P. W. (2010). Caries process and prevention strategies - The Environment. Dental Learning Systems.

Journal article

Caries process and prevention strategies- The Host

Higham, S. M., Hope, C. K., Valappil, S. P., & Smith, P. W. (2010). Caries process and prevention strategies- The Host. Dental Learning Systems.

Journal article

Development of a clinical caries index using Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence (QLF)

Alammari, M., Higham, S. M., de Josselin de Jong, E., Balmer, M. C., & Smith, P. W. (2010). Development of a clinical caries index using Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence (QLF). IADR July. Barcelona, Spain. J Dent Res, 89B, Abs 3123.

Journal article

Early occlusal caries management supported by Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence

Alammari, M. R., Smith, P. W., de Joselin de Jong, E., & Higham, S. M. (2010). Early occlusal caries management supported by Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence. 57th ORCA Montpellier, France. Caries Res, 44(3), 215 abs 112.

Journal article

Magnolia bark extract inhibits growth of oral bacteria in vivo

Hope, C. K., Wang, Q., Komarov, G. N., Adeyemi, A. A., Pender, S. M., Smith, P. W., . . . Higham, S. M. (2010). Magnolia bark extract inhibits growth of oral bacteria in vivo. In IADR, July. Barcelona, Spain. J Dent Res Vol. 89B (pp. Abs 4315).

Conference Paper

Resin cements effects on colour of relatively thin ceramic veneers

Al Ghazali, N., Jarad, F. D., Smith, P. W., & Preston, A. J. (2010). Resin cements effects on colour of relatively thin ceramic veneers. IADR July. Barcelona, Spain. J Dent Res, 89B, Abs 4097.

Journal article

2009

QLF is not readily suitable for in vivo denture plaque assessment.

Coulthwaite, L., Pretty, I. A., Smith, P. W., Higham, S. M., & Verran, J. (2009). QLF is not readily suitable for in vivo denture plaque assessment.. Journal of dentistry, 37(11), 898-901. doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2009.07.002

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10.1016/j.jdent.2009.07.002
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Quantified light-induced fluorescence, review of a diagnostic tool in prevention of oral disease

de Jong, E. D. J., Higham, S. M., Smith, P. W., van Daelen, C. J., & van der Veen, M. H. (2009). Quantified light-induced fluorescence, review of a diagnostic tool in prevention of oral disease. JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 105(10). doi:10.1063/1.3116138

DOI
10.1063/1.3116138
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Application of biophysical technologies in dental research

Higham, S. M., Pender, N., de Josselin de Jong, E., & Smith, P. W. (2009). Application of biophysical technologies in dental research. J Appl Phys, 105(8), 1-102048.

Journal article

Development of caries indices using Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence (QLF)

Alammari, M. R., Smith, P. W., de Josselin de Jong, E., & Higham, S. M. (2009). Development of caries indices using Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence (QLF). BSDR Sept Glasgow. J Dent Res, 88B, abs 33.

Journal article

Effect of magnolia bark extract on plaque accumulation in vivo

Komarov, G. N., Adeyemi, A. A., Hope, C. K., Wang, Q., Alammari, M. R., Pender, S. M., . . . Higham, S. M. (2009). Effect of magnolia bark extract on plaque accumulation in vivo. In British Society for Dental Research (BSDR), Glasgow. J Dent Res Vol. Abs 01 (pp. NA).

Conference Paper

Effect of vitamin C and copper sulphate on plaque accumulation

Komarov, G. N., Adeyemi, A. A., Hope, C. K., Wang, Q., Alammari, M. R., Pender, S. M., . . . Higham, S. M. (2009). Effect of vitamin C and copper sulphate on plaque accumulation. In British Society for Dental Research (BSDR), Glasgow. J Dent Res Vol. Abs 01 (pp. NA).

Conference Paper

2008

A simple blue light to visualize caries by means of fluorescence

van Daelen, C. J., Smith, P. W., de Josselin de Jong, E., Higham, S. M., & van der Veen, M. H. (2008). A simple blue light to visualize caries by means of fluorescence. 55th ORCA Groningen, The Netherlands. Caries Res, 42(3), 223 abs 111.

Journal article

Colour difference between porcelain and porcelain-repairing resin composite

Alghazali, N., Jarad, F. D., Smith, P. W., & Preston, A. J. (2008). Colour difference between porcelain and porcelain-repairing resin composite. 3rd PEF/IADR, Sept, London J Dent Res, 87, abs 0402.

Journal article

Evaluation of endodontic irrigants using biofilms of Enterococcus faecalis

Wang, Q., Garton, S., Smith, P. W., Higham, S. M., & Hope, C. K. (2008). Evaluation of endodontic irrigants using biofilms of Enterococcus faecalis. In 86th IADR, July, Toronto J Dent Res Vol. 87 (pp. 0744).

Conference Paper

Quantitative Light-Induced Fluorescence Analysis of Plaque at the Gingival Margin

Hope, C. K., Wang, Q., Smith, P. W., & Higham, S. M. (2008). Quantitative Light-Induced Fluorescence Analysis of Plaque at the Gingival Margin. In 3rd PEF/IADR, London, Sept J Dent Res Vol. 87 (pp. 0773).

Conference Paper

Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence analysis of plaque at the gingival margin

Hope, C. K., Wang, Q., Smith, P. W., & Higham, S. M. (2008). Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence analysis of plaque at the gingival margin. In 3rd PEF/IADR, London, Sept. J Dent Res Vol. 87 (pp. abs 0773).

Conference Paper

Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence assessment of the oral health status of pregnant women

Wang, Q., Whitworth, M. K., Quenby, S., Smith, P. W., Higham, S. M., & Hope, C. K. (2008). Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence assessment of the oral health status of pregnant women. In 3rd PEF/IADR, London Sept. J Dent Res Vol. 87 (pp. 0483).

Conference Paper

The influence of varying fluoride concentrations on in vitro remineralisation of artificial dentinal lesions with differing lesion morphologies.

Preston, K. P., Smith, P. W., & Higham, S. M. (2008). The influence of varying fluoride concentrations on in vitro remineralisation of artificial dentinal lesions with differing lesion morphologies.. Archives of oral biology, 53(1), 20-26. doi:10.1016/j.archoralbio.2007.08.001

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10.1016/j.archoralbio.2007.08.001
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2007

The efficacy of techniques for the disinfection of artificial sub-surface dentinal caries lesions and their effect on demineralization and remineralization in vitro.

Preston, K. P., Higham, S. M., & Smith, P. W. (2007). The efficacy of techniques for the disinfection of artificial sub-surface dentinal caries lesions and their effect on demineralization and remineralization in vitro.. Journal of dentistry, 35(6), 490-495. doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2007.01.006

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10.1016/j.jdent.2007.01.006
Journal article

Dental Caries: Quantifying Mineral Changes

Higham, S. M., & Smith, P. W. (2007). Dental Caries: Quantifying Mineral Changes. In Unknown Book (pp. 223-238). Wiley. doi:10.1002/9783527619443.ch59

DOI
10.1002/9783527619443.ch59
Chapter

Plaque re-growth evaluated by a volatile sulphur compound detecting agar

Wang, Q., Higham, S. M., Smith, P. W., & Hope, C. K. (2007). Plaque re-growth evaluated by a volatile sulphur compound detecting agar. In International Society for Breath Odor Research Vol. 1 (pp. P40).

Conference Paper

2006

The microbiological origin of fluorescence observed in plaque on dentures during QLF analysis.

Coulthwaite, L., Pretty, I. A., Smith, P. W., Higham, S. M., & Verran, J. (2006). The microbiological origin of fluorescence observed in plaque on dentures during QLF analysis.. Caries research, 40(2), 112-116. doi:10.1159/000091056

DOI
10.1159/000091056
Journal article

BSSPD Annual Scientific Meeting

Smith, P. W., & Butterworth, C. (Eds.) (2006). BSSPD Annual Scientific Meeting. In BSSPD Annual Meeting (pp. 45). Liverpool: University of Liverpool.

Conference Paper

Early detection of dental caries using QLF

Higham, S. M., Pender, N., & Smith, P. W. (2006). Early detection of dental caries using QLF. In G. K. Stookey, & M. Kambara (Eds.), Symposium on early detection of dental caries (pp. 17-27). Maryland, USA: International Association for dental research.

Chapter

Early detection of dental caries using QLF

Higham, S. M., Pender, N., & Smith, P. W. (2006). Early detection of dental caries using QLF. In G. K. Stookey, & M. Kambara (Eds.), 83rd General Session IADR (pp. 17-27). Maryland: International Association for Dental Research.

Conference Paper

2005

Reliability of recording static and dynamic occlusal contact marks using transparent acetate sheet.

Davies, S., Al-Ani, Z., Jeremiah, H., Winston, D., & Smith, P. (2005). Reliability of recording static and dynamic occlusal contact marks using transparent acetate sheet.. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 94(5), 458-461. doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2005.08.020

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10.1016/j.prosdent.2005.08.020
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'Occlusal sketch'; a reliable technique for technicians to check that the occlusion of models is correct?

Davies, S. J., Al-Ani, Z., Richmond, R., Worthington, H. V., & Smith, P. W. (2005). 'Occlusal sketch'; a reliable technique for technicians to check that the occlusion of models is correct?. Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent, 13(2), 65-68. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

Journal article

Development of an in situ root caries model B. In situ investigations.

Smith, P. W., Preston, K. P., & Higham, S. M. (2005). Development of an in situ root caries model B. In situ investigations.. Journal of dentistry, 33(3), 269-273. doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2004.10.019

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10.1016/j.jdent.2004.10.019
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Development of an in situ root caries model. A. In vitro investigations.

Smith, P. W., Preston, K. P., & Higham, S. M. (2005). Development of an in situ root caries model. A. In vitro investigations.. Journal of dentistry, 33(3), 253-267. doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2004.10.020

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10.1016/j.jdent.2004.10.020
Journal article

Does the nature of the definitive impression material influence the outcome of (mandibular) complete dentures?

McCord, J. F., McNally, L. M., Smith, P. W., & Grey, N. J. (2005). Does the nature of the definitive impression material influence the outcome of (mandibular) complete dentures?. Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent, 13(3), 105-108. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

Journal article

Quantification of dental plaque in the research environment.

Pretty, I. A., Edgar, W. M., Smith, P. W., & Higham, S. M. (2005). Quantification of dental plaque in the research environment.. Journal of dentistry, 33(3), 193-207. doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2004.10.017

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10.1016/j.jdent.2004.10.017
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Quantitative light induced fluorescence in caries clinical trials

Higham, S. M., Pretty, I. A., & Smith, P. W. (2005). Quantitative light induced fluorescence in caries clinical trials. In G. K. Stookey (Ed.), 7th Indiana Conference (pp. 223-235). Indiana: Indiana University School of Dentistry.

Conference Paper

The use of in situ models and QLF for the study of coronal caries.

Higham, S. M., Pretty, I. A., Edgar, W. M., & Smith, P. W. (2005). The use of in situ models and QLF for the study of coronal caries.. Journal of dentistry, 33(3), 235-241. doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2004.10.016

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10.1016/j.jdent.2004.10.016
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2004

Mathematical analysis of tooth and restoration contour using image analysis.

Alhouri, N., Watts, D. C., McCord, J. F., & Smith, P. W. (2004). Mathematical analysis of tooth and restoration contour using image analysis.. Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials, 20(9), 893-899. doi:10.1016/j.dental.2004.06.003

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10.1016/j.dental.2004.06.003
Journal article

The effect of chewing urea-containing gum on plaque acidogenic and alkaligenic parameters.

Smith, C. A., Higham, S. M., Smith, P. W., & Verran, J. (2004). The effect of chewing urea-containing gum on plaque acidogenic and alkaligenic parameters.. Caries research, 38(2), 124-129. doi:10.1159/000075936

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10.1159/000075936
Journal article

Treatment of Edentulous Patients

McCord, J. F., Smith, P. W., & Grey, N. J. A. (2004). Treatment of Edentulous Patients. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.

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What do patients expect from complete dentures?

Smith, P. W., & McCord, J. F. (2004). What do patients expect from complete dentures?. J Dent, 32(1), 3-7. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

Journal article

2003

Detection of in vitro demineralization adjacent to restorations using quantitative light induced fluorescence (QLF).

Pretty, I. A., Smith, P. W., Edgar, W. M., & Higham, S. M. (2003). Detection of in vitro demineralization adjacent to restorations using quantitative light induced fluorescence (QLF).. Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials, 19(5), 368-374. doi:10.1016/s0109-5641(02)00079-9

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10.1016/s0109-5641(02)00079-9
Journal article

BSSPD

Smith, P. W. (Ed.) (2003). BSSPD. In BSSPD Annual Scientific Meeting (pp. 23). Cardiff: University of Wales.

Conference Paper

Development of an occlusal caries index for Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence (QLF)

Higham, S. M., Smith, P. W., & Pretty, I. A. (2003). Development of an occlusal caries index for Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence (QLF). In G. K. Stookey (Ed.), 6th Indiana Conference, Indianapolis (pp. 195-212). IN: Indiana University School of Dentistry.

Conference Paper

2002

The intra- and inter-examiner reliability of quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) analyses.

Pretty, I. A., Hall, A. F., Smith, P. W., Edgar, W. M., & Higham, S. M. (2002). The intra- and inter-examiner reliability of quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) analyses.. British dental journal, 193(2), 105-109. doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4801496

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10.1038/sj.bdj.4801496
Journal article

The use of quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) to identify composite restorations in forensic examinations.

Pretty, I. A., Smith, P. W., Edgar, W. M., & Higham, S. M. (2002). The use of quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) to identify composite restorations in forensic examinations.. Journal of forensic sciences, 47(4), 831-836.

Journal article

Good occlusal practice in simple restorative dentistry

Davies, S. J., Gray, R. J. M., & Smith, P. W. (2002). Good occlusal practice in simple restorative dentistry. In M. Grace, & M. Grace (Eds.), A Clinical Guide to Occlusion (pp. 102). London: BDJ Books.

Chapter

Oral stereognostic ability in edentulous and dentate individuals

Smith, P. W., & McCord, J. F. (2002). Oral stereognostic ability in edentulous and dentate individuals. Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent, 10(2), 53-56. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

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2001

Good occlusal practice in simple restorative dentistry

Davies, S. J., Gray, R. M., & Smith, P. W. (2001). Good occlusal practice in simple restorative dentistry. Br Dent J, 191(7). Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

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