title: Ian Needleman: 'the spirit of positivity at London 2012 was incredible'. Interview by Ruth Doherty.
abstract: Ian Needleman talks to the BDJ about his research study at the London 2012 Olympic Games, the future of periodontology and his top tips for dental students.
authors.forename: Ian
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Needleman
mesh_terms: D056352:Athletes; D055094:Evidence-Based Dentistry / Q000639:trends*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D008131:London; D009909:Oral Health; D010517:Periodontics / Q000266:history* / Q000639:trends; D013177:Sports / Q000266:history