B3244 - Are Different Face Shapes Related to Different Levels of Blood Pressure - 06/02/2019

B number: 
B3244
Principal applicant name: 
Stephen Richmond | Cardiff University
Co-applicants: 
Camilla Miles-Hobbs, Dr Alexei Zhurov, Dr Reneta Medeiros-Mirra
Title of project: 
Are Different Face Shapes Related to Different Levels of Blood Pressure?
Proposal summary: 
Impact of research: 
A reduction in blood pressure is a large public health benefit as high blood pressure is linked to many cardiovascular diseases. If a facial feature is identified to be linked to high blood pressure an appliance such as the MAD could be used to reduce this. It may provide a link between GMP and GDP, allowing shared care for patients.
Date proposal received: 
Thursday, 24 January, 2019
Date proposal approved: 
Wednesday, 30 January, 2019
Keywords: 
Dentistry, Sleep breathing disorders Facial shapes, Statistical methods, Face - face shape