A conversation with Professor Chris Vernazza, Professor of Oral Health Services, a Consultant Paediatric Dentist, Head of School at Newcastle School of Dental Sciences. This podcast explores Chris’ own career in dental academia and his research background in health economics. In addition, Chris shares his knowledge of the current dental clinical academic pathways for both dentists and dental care professionals, especially the National Institute of Health & Care Research Integrated Academic Training (NIHR IAT) & NIHR Integrated Clinical and Practitioner Academic Programme (NIHR ICA) schemes.