Training and Education

A quarter of the dental academics are aged 55 or over

Data published by the Dental Schools Council shows the clinical academic workforce is ageing. The council said this poses a risk to the UK’s ability to contribute to research, improve patient care and...

University launches hygiene and therapy programme

Over 400 people applied for just 24 places on the University of Suffolk’s BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy course, and those successfully enrolled started their studies at the beginning of...

University urges the government to start a dental school in the East

The University of East Anglia (UEA) has welcomed the government’s ‘Dental Recovery Plan’, which affirms a commitment to provide additional NHS dental services. UEA hopes that the government will soon...

Dental school inspires Ireland's first community-based dental programme

The University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School prides itself on its award-winning community-based model – the first in the UK. Its impact is set to extend to Ireland, with a long-term...

Maintain a culture of quality care  

Nishan Dixit reflects on how comprehensive training enables him to deliver the best care for his patients.

Dento-legal essay competition launched

The Dental Law and Ethics Forum (DLEF) has announced the launch of its essay prize for 2024. This prestigious prize, now in its third year, is designed to inspire young dentists to engage with the...

Dental implant innovator unveils online education platform

A free education platform designed to upskill practitioners in the field of modern dental implantology, graft materials and techniques has been unveiled by the company behind the renowned synthetic...

Research training scheme for dental professionals

The College of General Dentistry has endorsed a scheme offering dental professionals certified training and experience in research.

Ministers preview university's dental training facilities

Three of the county’s ministers have visited the new state-of-the-art dental facilities being developed at the University of Suffolk.

University invests £3.2m to create a state-of-the-art dental clinic

More residents in North East London will have access to free dental care, thanks to a collaboration between Barts Health NHS Trust, Queen Mary University of London and Community Health Partnerships...

Supporting the next generation of water fluoridation advocates

The British Fluoridation Society (BFS), supported by The Borrow Foundation, is seeking to recruit a second candidate for its Career Development Fellowship.