Regina Mutave

Regina Mutave a senior lecturer at the University of Nairobi. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Community and Preventive Dentistry from the University of Nairobi and an MSc in Dental Public Health from the University of the Western Cape (South Africa). She graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from the University of Nairobi (1993), a Master of Research Degree in Health Geography from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland (2003), and a Post-graduate Diploma in Biomedical Research Methodology of the University of Nairobi (2011). She is a registered specialist in Public Health (Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council). She has extensive knowledge in Community and Preventive Dentistry and was involved in the planning and implementation of the first Kenya National Oral Health Survey in 2015.

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Prof Mutave continues to mentor dental students and young dentists on the importance of preventive approaches to dental diseases. She has published extensively and undertaken research studies on tobacco cessation and other preventive interventions.

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Prof Mutave is very passionate about improving oral health literacy and providing solutions to improve oral health especially of marginalised groups. She will be joint lead on WP2 and will lead and support research, training and CEI activities in Kenya.

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Prof Mutave will lead CORE programme activities in Kenya.