Gum Diseases: Vaccination
(asked on 2nd February 2026) - View Source
Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:
To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the investment in vaccines for gingivitis or periodontitis by UK Research and Innovation.
This question was answered on 16th February 2026
The Medical Research Council (MRC), which is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is not currently funding any research into vaccines for gingivitis or periodontitis. MRC invests more broadly in dental and oral health research, including some periodontitis research, to aid its detection and treatment.