Adeola Temitope Williams

Dr. Adeola T. Williams graduated from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, in 2009 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree. She began residency training in Paediatric Dentistry at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, in 2013 and became a Person of the West African College of Surgeons in 2022. During residency, she also earned a Master of Dental Sciences degree from the University of Ibadan. Dr. Williams is a lecturer in the Department of Child Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Ibadan, where she teaches Paediatric Dentistry to undergraduate students. She is involved in curriculum development and mentorship and serves as a Consultant Paediatric Dentist at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, providing specialized dental care for children, including those with special healthcare needs. Dr. Williams is a member of the Nigerian Dental Association (NDA), the Nigerian Association of Paediatric Dentistry (NAPD), the International Association of Dental Research (IADR), and the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH). Her research focuses on oral health promotion among children and adolescents, particularly in vulnerable populations, the management of dental trauma in children, and the relationship between oral and systemic health in paediatric patients. She aims to develop evidence-based interventions to improve oral health outcomes for children and to expand collaborations with local and international researchers to improve paediatric dental care in underserved communities.