Treffer: Roy Duckworth CBE (1929-2020), dental and medical dean and oral pathologist, and his son, Stephen Duckworth OBE FKC, adjunct professor of bioengineering.

Title:
Roy Duckworth CBE (1929-2020), dental and medical dean and oral pathologist, and his son, Stephen Duckworth OBE FKC, adjunct professor of bioengineering.
Authors:
Gelbier S; Emeritus-Professor, Dental Historian, London, United Kingdom. sgelbier@aol.co.uk.
Source:
British dental journal [Br Dent J] 2025 Dec; Vol. 239 (12), pp. 857-861. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Dec 19.
Publication Type:
Historical Article; Journal Article
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: British Dental Journal Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 7513219 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1476-5373 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00070610 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Br Dent J Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):
Publication: London : British Dental Journal
Original Publication: London.
References:
University of Liverpool. In memoriam: Emeritus Professor Roy Duckworth CBE. 2020. Available at https://alumni.liv.ac.uk/news/stories/title,1231499,en.html (accessed 31 March 2025).
Duckworth R. Stannous fluoride dentifrices: an investigation into the availability of the fluoride and its retention in human subjects. Liverpool: University of Liverpool, 1964. Thesis.
Duckworth R. Distribution and excretion of dentifrice fluoride. Nature 1964; 204: 489–490.
Emslie R D, Veall N, Duckworth R. Chewing gum as a vehicle for the administration of fluoride: studies with 18 F. Br Dent J 1961; 110: 121–127.
Duckworth R, Emslie R D. Fluoridated chewing gum and toothpaste studies with 18 F. Arch Oral Biol 1961; 6: 260–265.
Slack G L, Duckworth R, Scheer B, Brandt R S, Ailianou M C. The effect of chewing gum on the incidence of dental diseases in Greek children. A 3-year study. Br Dent J 1972; 133: 371–377.
Allred H, Hobdell M H, Elderton R J. The establishment of an experimental dental care project. Br Dent J 1973; 135: 205–210.
Allred H, Duckworth R, Johnson N W, Slack G L. Proposals for planned changes in dental education and practice. Br Dent J 1972; 133: 173–179.
King J M, Hardie J M, Duckworth R. Dental caries and periodontal health following a professionally administered plaque control programme in adolescents. Br Dent J 1985; 158: 52–54.
Duckworth S. Obituary: Roy Duckworth CBE. Br Dent J 2020; 229: 410.
Duckworth R. National dental health survey in England and Wales and its implications for dental education. Int Dent J 1973; 23: 51–56.
Duckworth R. Organisation and achievements of the dental health services in England and Wales. Rev Belge Med Dent 1975; 30: 39–51.
Slack G L, Farmer E D, Duckworth R. Stomatological education in the U.S.S.R. Br Dent J 1977; 143: 161–163.
Duckworth S. Personal communication. 3 May 2025.
Duckworth S G, Duckworth R. The ingestion of fluoride in tea. Br Dent J 1978; 145: 368–370.
RFU Injured Players Foundation. RFU Injured Players Foundation announces new chair. 2024. Available at https://www.englandrugby.com/follow/news-media/rfu-injured-players-foundation-announce-new-chair (accessed 1 November 2025).
Entry Date(s):
Date Created: 20251219 Date Completed: 20251220 Latest Revision: 20251219
Update Code:
20251220
DOI:
10.1038/s41415-025-8879-9
PMID:
41420035
Database:
MEDLINE

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Professor Roy Duckworth was Professor of Oral Pathology at the London Hospital. He became Dean of Dentistry and then of the whole medical school. Roy was also Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. His major early research was on fluorides. Professor Stephen Duckworth was the youngest principal researcher to publish a paper in the British Dental Journal at the age of 18 years and then to give an oral presentation on his research project relating to fluoride in tea. He was paralysed from rugby while a medical student. He did qualify but the General Medical Council refused to register him as a doctor. Nevertheless, Stephen went on to gain postgraduate degrees and became an Adjunct Professor of Bioengineering. He presented a Bradlaw Oration at the Royal College of Surgeons and was awarded an honorary FDS.
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