Trevor Burke

Trevor Burke graduated at Queens University Belfast, and, following appointments there, he worked in general dental practice in Manchester for 21 years, also working part time in the Dept. of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Manchester.  His was awarded a Chair in Glasgow in 1996, moving to become Professor of Primary Dental Care at the University of Birmingham and Hon. Consultant in Restorative Dentistry in 2000, becoming part- time in 2014, before becoming Emeritus Professor in October 2020.  Trevor is (co-) author of 380 papers published in peer-reviewed journals and has been awarded over 70 research grants. As well as research, writing and medicolegal work, until recently Trevor’s main responsibilities have been running a Masters course in Advanced General Dental Practice at the University of Birmingham and as Editorial Director of the journal Dental Update, before taking a more background role in April 2024.