Dundee dental students set nationwide example

Groups of fourth year dental students collaborated with voluntary and community organisations as part of their dental public health programme, with the aim of helping some of the people who have complex needs.

During their projects, the groups worked closely with individuals with mental health problems, learning disabilities, homeless people and the elderly.

A group who worked with The Willow Centre, a drop in service set up by the Dundee Association for Mental Health (DAMH), were deemed the most successful and awarded a special prize.

Presenting the group with their award Janet Goodwin, president of the Oral Health Foundation, recognised the example the students were setting for other schools across the UK.

Janet said: “These students have shown that there is a real potential for dental care professionals (DCPs) to identify and address the barriers preventing people from maintaining good oral health.

“All of the students have set a real example to other DCPs and dental schools through their inventive and exciting projects.