The Young Dentist publishes dentistry and oral-health coverage through defined editorial roles focused on clinical evidence, professional context, public health and dental technology.
This page identifies the editorial roles currently established for the publication.
Elliot Rowan
Founder, Owner, Publisher & Editorial Director
Elliot Rowan oversees editorial direction across dentistry, oral health, clinical evidence, professional standards, public health, policy, patient safety, dental technology and publishing strategy.
Coverage
Dentistry, evidence-based dentistry, dental public health, professional standards, policy, clinical evidence, patient safety, dental technology and editorial strategy.
Education: King's College London.
Mara Ellison
Clinical Oral Health Editor
Mara Ellison covers restorative dentistry, endodontics, periodontal and peri-implant disease, oral diagnosis, dental imaging and treatment planning.
Coverage
Restorative dentistry, endodontics, periodontology, peri-implant disease, dental implants, oral diagnosis, dental imaging, radiography, CBCT, dental trauma and treatment planning.
Education: University of Bristol.
Nora Mercer
Digital Dentistry & Dental Technology Editor
Nora Mercer covers dental AI, imaging, intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM, 3D printing and connected clinical workflows.
Coverage
Dental artificial intelligence, dental imaging, intraoral scanning, digital impressions, CAD/CAM, 3D printing, digital implant planning, remote monitoring, dental software, digital records and connected clinical workflows.
Education: University of Michigan School of Dentistry.
Contributors and Knowledgeable Sources
The Young Dentist may publish work from contributors where their subject knowledge, reporting or professional perspective adds value. The publication may also seek input from clinicians, researchers, educators, regulators, professional organisations or other knowledgeable sources when additional context is useful.
Participation in a particular article does not automatically create a permanent staff, editorial-board or reviewer role.
How the Newsroom Works
- topic selection;
- research;
- drafting;
- editorial and source review;
- human publication decision;
- post-publication accountability.
Higher-impact health, clinical and patient-safety material may require additional caution and stronger sourcing.
Editorial Independence and Standards
Advertising and commercial relationships do not determine independent editorial conclusions. Paid visibility does not determine editorial ranking position.
See the Editorial Policy, Publishing Principles, Ethics Policy, Fact-Checking Policy and Masthead.
Contact the Newsroom
Editorial enquiries: editorial@theyoungdentist.com
Corrections: corrections@theyoungdentist.com
Additional contact routes are available on the Contact page.