Training and Education

Dental school receives funding boost

The Greater Norwich Growth Board (GNGB) has recommended allocating £1.5m for a new oral health facility at The University of East Anglia (UEA).

Toothbrushing scheme introduced in North Somerset schools

Over 1600 children in preschools, reception and year one classes have started brushing their teeth together every day, as part of NHS Southwest’s Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme.

Zygomatic and pterygoid training

A look at the options available for patients who require dental implants.

Dental college launches enhanced skills examinations

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s (RCSE) Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) has launched a suite of examinations designed to formally assess and recognise dental practitioners who have gained...

Oral health education delivered to 30,000 children

BrightBites and Dentaid The Dental Charity have partnered up to deliver oral health education sessions to more than 30,000 school children across the UK.

Practice made perfect

David Hussey discusses the benefits of attending a dental event.

Dental students offered free toothbrushes by oral healthcare brand

Philips is offering a free Sonicare toothbrush to all UK dental students to help support the future of dentistry.

Dental school hosts minister of care

Stephen Kinnock, minister of care, visited the University of Bristol Dental School to witness the positive impact the £36m clinical education facility is having on people living in the city.

Oral healthcare brand expands team to provide further support to dental professionals

Philips has expanded its team to provide better support for dental professionals at every stage of their careers.

Opportunities come in all shapes and sizes

Steve Kettle explores the importance of networking.

Welsh politician launches petition for dental school in Bangor

Siân Gwenllian, the member of the Senedd (MS) for Arfon, has launched a petition which calls for the establishment of a dental school in Bangor.

Education is the key to everything, says protection society chair

In an interview, Graham Stokes, Medical Protection Society (MPS) council chair, highlighted the importance of education, personal development and mentoring in dentistry.