Mrs Alice Cheadle BDS (Hons), MSc (Dist.), PGCert (FHEA)

School of Dentistry
Clinical Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry (Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics)

Contact details

Address
The School of Dentistry
5 Mill Pool Way
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B5 7EG
United Kingdom

Alice is a Clinical Lecturer in Fixed and Removable Dentistry at the University of Birmingham, where she teaches across all years of the BDS program. Her role involves delivering lectures, supervising students in clinics, and supporting their academic and professional development. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she serves as Quality Lead for the Department of Dentistry, overseeing the delivery of high-quality education to undergraduate students. She is also a Personal Academic Tutor, providing both academic guidance and pastoral support.

Alongside her teaching commitments, she is currently undertaking a part-time PhD focused on resin polymer usage in 3D printing, aligning with her interests in digital dentistry, clinical photography, and sustainability. She has presented her research at national and international conferences and aims to continue contributing to the field through publications.

Before moving to Birmingham, she gained experience working in general practice in London. Outside of dentistry, she enjoys staying active and participating in various sports.

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Qualifications

  • PGCert (FHEA) 2022
  • MSc Restorative Dentistry (Dist) 2019
  • BDS (Hons) 2015

Biography

Alice qualified in 2015 with a BDS from the University of Birmingham, achieving academic honours and several prizes. Following this, she completed a Dental Core Trainee year in Maxillofacial Surgery and obtained the MFDS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. She then returned to general practice while undertaking a Master’s in Restorative Dentistry, which she completed with distinction.

Alice joined UoB as Clinical Lecturer in Fixed and Removable Dentistry at the University of Birmingham in 2020, where she teaches and supervises students across all years of the BDS program. She is particularly passionate about supporting students in their development, both academically and clinically.

In addition to her teaching role, she serves as Quality Lead for the Department of Dentistry, a college-level position overseeing the delivery of high-quality education to undergraduate students. This role involves monitoring and enhancing the student learning experience, maintaining educational standards, and contributing to curriculum development. She is also a Personal Academic Tutor, providing both academic and pastoral support to students throughout their training.

Previously, she was the OSCE Lead for three years, where she played a key role in designing and delivering Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). She continues to be involved in undergraduate assessments and examinations, ensuring that students are evaluated fairly and effectively.

Beyond undergraduate education, she has contributed to postgraduate teaching on both the MSc in Restorative Dentistry and the MSc in Dental Materials Science, helping to develop the next generation of dental professionals.

Alongside her academic commitments, she is currently pursuing a part-time PhD focused on resin polymer usage in 3D printing, an area that ties into her broader interests in digital dentistry, clinical photography, and sustainability. Alice was part of the team which enabled Haptic Simulator integration into the Curriculum as well as use of scanners in the simulation courses. She has presented her research at national and international conferences and is committed to continuing her research and publishing at this level.

Before moving to Birmingham, she gained valuable clinical experience working in general practice in London.

Outside of dentistry, she enjoys participating in sports and staying active, which helps her maintain a balanced lifestyle. Through her research, teaching, and leadership roles, she strives to support students, enhance educational standards, and contribute to the evolving field of dentistry.

Teaching

Research

Research interests

Alice’s research focuses on resin polymer usage in 3D printing, with a particular interest in stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) technologies. Her work explores post-cure protocols and their effects on the mechanical and physical properties of 3D-printed resin polymers, aiming to optimise their performance in dental applications. She is also interested in the integration of digital dentistry workflows and how advancements in 3D printing can enhance clinical and educational outcomes.

Current projects

Alice’s current research focuses on the application of resin polymers in the development of educational tools for dental training. This project investigates the potential of 3D-printed models to enhance student learning, clinical simulation, and skill development. By assessing material properties and usability, she aims to contribute to the advancement of digital education resources in dentistry.

As part of her PhD research, she is further exploring the optimisation of 3D printing materials and post-processing techniques to improve their durability and functional properties for use in both clinical and educational settings.

She has presented her research at national and international conferences and is actively working towards publishing her findings in peer-reviewed journals. Her ongoing research aligns with her broader interests in digital dentistry, sustainability, and innovative teaching methodologies.

Other activities

  • Quality Lead for Department of Dentistry (2025)
  • Examiner for License in Dental Surgery Royal College Surgeons
    Personal Academic Tutor (2020-Current)
  • Staff Representative for the Birmingham University Dental Student Society (2020-2022)
  • Elective project co-ordinator and supervisor