Dental School

Prof Richard Welbury

Prof Richard Welbury
  • Professor of Paediatric Dentistry (Dental School)

telephone: 01412119822
email: Richard.Welbury@glasgow.ac.uk


Biography

Richard Welbury graduated from Newcastle University with BDS (Hons) in 1978 and MB BS in 1984. He then received a Ph.D. from Newcastle University on 'An evaluation of composite resins and glass polyalkenoate cements in Paediatric Dentistry'.

In 1988 he was appointed Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne and in 1991 Regional Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry at Newcastle Dental Hospital. In 2001 he was appointed to the Chair of Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Glasgow Dental School.

In 2001-2002 he was President of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry and 2006-2008 President of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry. Between 2003-2006 he was Chairman of the Standing Advisory Committee in Paediatric Dentistry of the combined Royal Colleges.


Research interests

Richard Welbury has a long standing interest in anxiety management in children and the effects of the drugs used for anxiety management techniques on normal function. His initial work in this field was with nitrous oxide but more recently nitrous oxide has been used as the standard against which other techniques, especially those using the benzodiazepine midazolam are judged.

Randomised controlled trials have been completed investigating oral, submucosal and intravenous administration of midazolam in children and adolescents. On his appointment at Glasgow he established strong links with the Departments of Psychology and Anaesthesia and recent research has focused on the cognitive effects to the child and adolescent of general anaesthesia and sedation. 

The initial grant funded randomised controlled trial investigated cognitive function after a short general anaesthesia for exodontia. Currently the focus of the second grant funded randomised controlled trial is related to the cognitive effects of longer intubation general anaesthesia.  The strong clinical links established between the University of Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, the Royal Hospital for Sick Children (Yorkhill) and the Western Infirmary Glasgow has allowed collaborative clinical research with direct relevance to the delivery of dental care in everyday practice.


Links to research areas

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2013

Rhouma, O., McMahon, A., Conway, D., Armstrong, M., Welbury, R., and Goodall, C. (2013) Facial injuries in Scotland 2001–2009: epidemiological and sociodemographic determinants. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 51 (3). pp. 211-216. ISSN 0266-4356 (doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2012.04.267)

Cross, D., El-Angbawi, A., McLaughlin, P., Keightley, A., Brocklebank, L., Whitters, J., McKerlie, R., Cross, L., and Welbury, R. (2013) Developments in autotransplantation of teeth. Surgeon, 11 (1). pp. 49-55. ISSN 1479-666X (doi:10.1016/j.surge.2012.10.003)

Laud, A., Gizani, S., Maragkou, S., Welbury, R., and Papagiannoulis, L. (2013) Child protection training, experience, and personal views of dentists in the prefecture of Attica, Greece. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 23 (1). pp. 64-71. ISSN 0960-7439 (doi:10.1111/j.1365-263X.2012.01225.x)

2012

Kargul, B., Altinok, B., and Welbury, R. (2012) The effect of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate on enamel surface rehardening. An in vitro study. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 13 (2). pp. 123-7. ISSN 1591-996X

Day, P.F., Gregg, T.A., Ashley, P., Welbury, R.R., Cole, B.O., High, A.S., and Duggal, M.S. (2012) Periodontal healing following avulsion and replantation of teeth: a multi-centre randomized controlled trial to compare two root canal medicaments. Dental Traumatology, 28 (1). pp. 55-64. ISSN 1600-4469 (doi:10.1111/j.1600-9657.2011.01053.x)

Jordan, A., Welbury, R, Tiljak, M.K., and Cukovic-Bagic, I. (2012) Croatian dental students' educational experiences and knowledge in regard to child abuse and neglect. Journal of Dental Education, 76 (11). pp. 1512-9. ISSN 1930-7837

2011

Rhouma, O., Mcmahon, A., Conway, D., Armstrong, M., Welbury, R., and Goodall, C. (2011) Paediatric facial injuries in Scotland 2001–2009: epidemiological and sociodemographic aspects. In: International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 1-4 November 2011, Santiago, Chile.

Day, P.F., Duggal, M.S., High, A.S., Robertson, A., Gregg, T.A., Ashley, P.F., Welbury, R.R., Cole, B.O., and Westland, S. (2011) Discoloration of teeth after avulsion and replantation: results from a multicenter randomized controlled trial. Journal of Endodontics, 37 (8). pp. 1052-1057. ISSN 0099-2399 (doi:10.1016/j.joen.2011.04.014)

2010

Marks, L.A., Faict, N., and Welbury, R.R. (2010) Literature review: Restorations of class II cavities in the primary dentition with compomers. European Archive of Paediatric Dentistry, 11 (3). pp. 109-114. ISSN 1818-6300

Britton, K.F.M., and Welbury, R.R. (2010) Dental caries prevalence in children with cleft lip/palate aged between 6 months and 6 years in the West of Scotland. European Archive of Paediatric Dentistry, 11 (5). pp. 236-241. ISSN 1818-6300

Uldum, B., Christensen, H.N., Welbury, R., and Poulsen, S. (2010) Danish dentists’ and dental hygienists’ knowledge of and experience with suspicion of child abuse or neglect. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 20 (5). pp. 361-365. ISSN 0960-7439 (doi:10.1111/j.1365-263X.2010.01070.x)

2009

Harris, JC, Elcock, C, Sidebotham, PD, and Welbury, RR (2009) Safeguarding children in dentistry: 2. Do paediatric dentists neglect child dental neglect? British Dental Journal, 206 (9). pp. 465-470. ISSN 0007-0610 (doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.356)

Cairns, A, and Welbury, RR (2009) The Role of the Dental Team in Child Protection- A Review. Scottish Medical Journal, 54 (2). pp. 37-40.

Harris, JC, Elcock, C, Sidebotham, PD, and Welbury, RR (2009) Safeguarding children in dentistry: 1. Child protection training, experience and practice of dental professionals with an interest in paediatric dentistry. British Dental Journal, 206 (8). pp. 409-414. ISSN 0007-0610 (doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.307)

Hosey, M.T., Asbury, A.J., Bowman, A.W., Millar, K., Martin, K., Musiello, T., and Welbury, R.R. (2009) The effect of transmucosal 0.2mg/kg Midazolam premedication on dental anxiety, anaesthetic induction and psychological morbidity in children undergoing general anaesthesia for tooth extraction. British Dental Journal, 207 (E2). ISSN 0007-0610 (doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.570)

Hosey, MT, Asbury, AJ, Bowman, AW, Millar, K, Martin, K, Musiello, Toni, and Welbury, RR (2009) Summary of: The effect of transmucosal 0.2 mg/kg midazolam premedication on dental anxiety, anaesthetic induction and psychological morbidity in children undergoing general anaesthesia for tooth extraction. British Dental Journal, 207 (1). pp. 32-33. ISSN 0007-0610 (doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.570)

Kargul, B, and Welbury, RR (2009) An audit of the time to initial treatment in avulsion injuries. Dental Traumatology, 25 (1). pp. 123-125.

2008

Stewart, C, Elledge, RO, Kinirons, MJ, and Welbury, RR (2008) Factors affecting the timing of pulp extirpation in a sample of 66 replanted avulsed teeth in children and adolescents. Dental Traumatology, 24 (6). pp. 625-627.

Wright, G, and Welbury, RR (2008) An audit of dento-alveolar trauma presenting to five international specialist paediatric dentistry centres. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 18 . pp. 57-58.

2007

Bell, A, McGlashan, G, Vincent, C, Welbury, RR, and Wright, G (2007) Dentoalveolar trauma in Glasgow: an audit of mechanism and injury. Dental Traumatology, 23 . pp. 226-231. (doi:10.1111/j.1600-9657.2006.00430.x)

Girdler, NM, Welbury, RR, and Wilson, KE (2007) Comparison of transmucosal midazolam with inhalation sedation for dental extractions in children. A randomized, cross-over, clinical trial. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, 51 . pp. 1062-1067. (doi:10.1111/j.1399-6576.2007.01391.x)

2006

Asbury, AJ, Bowman, AW, Hosey, MT, Millar, K, Musiello, T, and Welbury, RR (2006) A reply [11]. Anaesthesia, 61 (11). pp. 1122-1123. ISSN 0003-2409

Cameron, FL, Weaver, LT, Welbury, RR, and Wright, CM (2006) Dietary and social characteristics of children with severe tooth decay. Scottish Medical Journal, 51 . pp. 26-29.

Girdler, NM, Welbury, RR, and Wilson, KE (2006) A comparison of oral midazolam and nitrous oxide sedation for dental extractions in children. Anaesthesia, 61 . pp. 1138-1144. (doi:10.1111/j.1365-2044.2006.04835.x)

Millar, K, Asbury, AJ, Bowley, C, Hosey, MT, Musiello, T, and Welbury, RR (2006) The effects of brief sevoflurane-nitrous oxide Division of Developmental Medicine upon children's postoperative cognition and behaviour. Division of Developmental Medicine, 61 . pp. 541-547. (doi:10.1111/j.1365-2044.2006.04662.x)

2005

Cairns, A., Mok, J.Y.Q., and Welbury, R. (2005) The dental practitioner and child protection in Scotland. British Dental Journal, 199 . pp. 517-520. ISSN 0007-0610 (doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4812809)

2004

Cairns, A., Murphy, J.M., and Welbury, R. (2004) An overview and pilot study of the dental practitioner's role in child protection. Child Abuse Review, 13 (1). 65 -72. ISSN 0952-9136 (doi:10.1002/car.833)

Chatzipantazi, P., Roy, K.M., Cameron, S., Goldberg, D., Welbury, R.R., and Bagg, J. (2004) The feasibility and acceptability of collecting oral fluid from healthy children for anti-HCV testing. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 89 (2). 185 -187. ISSN 0003-9888 (doi:10.1136/adc.2003.031310)

Humphreys, K., Al-Bhadri, S., Kinirons, M.J., Welbury, R.R., Cole, B.O., Bryan, R.A.E., Campbell, O., and Fung, D. (2004) Factors affecting outcomes in traumatically extruded permanent incisors in children. Pediatric Dentistry, 25 (5). 475 -478. ISSN 0164-1263

Welbury, R.R., Raadal, M., and Lygidakis, N.A. (2004) EAPD guidelines for the use of fissure sealants. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 5 (3). 179 -184. ISSN 1591-996X

2003

Bryan, R.A.E., and Welbury, R.R. (2003) Treatment of aesthetic problems in paediatric dentistry. Dental Update, July/A . 307 -313. ISSN 0305-5000

Cole, B.O., Shaw, A.J., Hobson, R.S., Nunn, J.H., Welbury, R.R., Meechan, J.G., and Jepson, N.A. (2003) The role of magnets in the management of unerupted teeth in children and adolescents. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 13 (3). 204 -207. ISSN 0960-7439 (doi:10.1046/j.1365-263X.2003.00450.x)

Girdler, NM, Welbury, RR, and Wilson, KE (2003) Randomized, controlled, cross-over clinical trial comparing intravenous midazolam sedation with nitrous oxide sedation in children undergoing dental extractions. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 91 . pp. 850-856. (doi:10.1093/bja/aeg278)

Greenwood, M., Meechan, J.G., and Welbury, R.R. (2003) General medicine and surgery for dental practitioners Part 10: The paediatric patient. British Dental Journal, 195 (7). 367 -372. ISSN 0007-0610 (doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4810555)

Welbury, R.R., MacAskill, S.G., Murphy, J.M., Evans, D.J., Weightman, K.E., Jackson, M.C., and Crawford, M.A. (2003) General dental practitioners' perception of their role within Child Protection - A qualitative study. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 4 (2). pp. 89-95. ISSN 1591-996X

Welbury, R.R., Thomason, J.M., Fitzgerald, J.L., Steen, I.N., Marshall, N.J., and Foster, H.E. (2003) Increased prevalence of dental caries and poor oral hygiene in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Rheumatology, 42 (12). 1445 -1451. ISSN 1460-2172 (doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg395)

Wilson, K.E., Girdler, N.M., and Welbury, R.R. (2003) A randomised, controlled, crossover trial of intravenous midazolam sedation for paediatric patients undergoing dental extractions. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 91 (6). 850 -856. ISSN 0007-0912 (doi:10.1093/bja/aeg278)

2002

Al-Bhadri, S., Kinirons, M.J., Cole, B.O., and Welbury, R.R. (2002) Factors affecting resorption in traumatically intruded permanent incisors in children. Dental Traumatology, 18 (2). 73 -76. ISSN 1600-4469 (doi:10.1034/j.1600-9657.2002.180205.x)

Brown, G.J., and Welbury, R.R. (2002) The management of porphyria in dental practice. British Dental Journal, 193 (3). 145 -146. ISSN 0007-0610

Bryan, R.A.E., and Welbury, R.R. (2002) Infraocclusion: a case report with an unexpected outcome. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 3 . 97 -100. ISSN 1591-996X

Moffat, M.A., Smart, C.M., Fung, D.E., and Welbury, R.R. (2002) Intentional surgical repositioning of an ankylosed permanent maxillary incisor. Dental Traumatology, 18 (4). 222 -226. ISSN 1600-4469 (doi:10.1034/j.1600-9657.2002.00113.x)

Walton, A.G., Welbury, R.R., Foster, H.E., Wright, W.G., and Thomason, J.M (2002) Sialochemistry in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Oral Diseases, 8 (6). 287 -290. ISSN 1354-523X

Welbury, R.R., Kinirons, M.J., Humphries, K., Day, P., and Gregg, T.A. (2002) Outcomes for root fractured permanent incisors: a retrospective study. Pediatric Dentistry, 24 (2). 98 -102. ISSN 0164-1263

Welbury, R.R., Thomason, J.M., Fitzgerald, J.L., Steen, I.N., and Foster, H.E. (2002) Type and extent of enamel defects in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 3 (4). 1 -5. ISSN 0960-7439

Wilson, K., Welbury, R.R., and Girdler, N.M. (2002) A randomised, controlled, crossover trial of oral midazolam and nitrous oxide for paediatric dental sedation. Anaesthesia, 57 (9). 860 -867. ISSN 0003-2409 (doi:10.1046/j.1365-2044.2002.02784.x)

Wilson, K.E., Welbury, R.R., and Girdler, N.M. (2002) A study of the effectiveness of oral midazolam sedation for orthodontic extraction of permanent teeth in children: a prospective, randomised, controlled, crossover trial. British Dental Journal, 192 (8). 457 -462. ISSN 0007-0610

2001

Fayle, S.A., Welbury, R.R., and Roberts, J.F. (2001) British Society of Paediatric Dentistry: a policy document on management of caries in the primary dentition. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 11 (2). 153 -157. ISSN 0960-7439 (doi:10.1046/j.1365-263x.2001.011002153.x)

Cole, B.O., and Welbury, R.R. (2001) The atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) technique: does it have a place in everyday practice? Journal of the Dental Association of South Africa, 56 (7). 321 -326. ISSN 0011-8516

Kinirons, M.J., Srinivasan, V., Welbury, R.R., and Finucane, D. (2001) A study in two centres of variations in the time of apical barrier detection and barrier position in nonvital immature permanent incisors. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 11 (6). 447 -451. ISSN 1365-263X (doi:10.1046/j.0960-7439 .2001.00309.x)

Meechan, J.G., Cole, B., and Welbury, R.R. (2001) The influence of two different dental local anaesthetic solutions on the haemodynamic responses of children undergoing restorative dentistry: a randomised, single-blind, split-mouth study. British Dental Journal, 190 (9). 502 -504. ISSN 0007-0610

Rugg-Gunn, A.J., Welbury, R.R., and Toumba, J. (2001) British Society of Paediatric Dentistry: a policy document on the use of amalgam in paediatric dentistry. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 11 (3). 233 -238. ISSN 0960-7439 (doi:10.1046/j.1365-263X.2001.011003233.x)

Welbury, R.R., Hobson, R.S., Stephenson, J.J., and Jepson, N.J. (2001) Evaluation of a computer-assisted learning programme on the oro-facial signs of child physical abuse (non-accidental injury) by general dental practitioners. British Dental Journal, 190 (12). 668 -670. ISSN 0007-0610

Wray, A., and Welbury, R.R. (2001) Treatment of intrinsic discoloration in permanent anterior teeth in children and adolescents. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 11 (4). 309 -315. ISSN 1365-263X (doi:10.1046/j.1365-263X.2001.00300.x)

2000

Barker, D, and Welbury, RR (2000) Dental findings in Morquio syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidoses Type IVa). Journal of Dentistry for Children, 67 (6). 431-+.

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Grants and Awards listed are those received whilst working with the University of Glasgow.

  • FiCTION - Filling Children's Teeth: Indicated Or Not?
    National Institute for Health Research
    2011 - 2011
     
  • Alcohol Brief Interventions and Dentistry
    NHS Health Scotland
    2009 - 2011
     
  • Prevalence of HCV infection in children
    Health Protection Scotland
    2008 - 2011
     
  • Randomised clinical trial of the effects of total intravenous anaesthesia versus volatile anaesthesia on children's post-operative cognition, behaviour and physical morbidity
    Scottish Executive Health Department
    2007 - 2010
     
  • A multidisciplinary assessment of residual deformities following surgical repair of cleft lip and palate
    Scottish Executive Health Department
    2005 - 2009
     
  • Clinical evaluation of the effects of chair-side paediatric dental general anaesthesia and midazolam sedation on cognitive function, anxiety and access to future dental care.
    Scottish Executive Health Department
    2004 - 2006