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It's never too early to protect a child's teeth with good nutrition

University of Plymouth news: Working with the Family Nurse Partnership, dental students from University of Plymouth are working on ways to young pregnant women and mothers protect their children's teeth through good nutrition

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Johnny Mercer MP visits 'deeply impressive' Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry

Plymouth University news: 'Deeply impressive' was the verdict of Johnny Mercer MP after he visited Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry

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Students earn national success with photography publications

Plymouth University news: Two books with links to Plymouth University have been named among the top 10 photography publications in the Observer Books of the Year 2015

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Lab tour showcases Plymouth Parkinson’s disease research

Plymouth University news: Research into Parkinson's disease at Plymouth University has been under the spotlight, as local people affected by the disease meet the researchers who are battling it

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Paramedic students steam into action

University of Plymouth news: Paramedic students have put their skills to an explosive test by attending to casualties in a simulated train crash.

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Second home owners feel they have positive impact on tourist communities - study

Plymouth University news: Second home owners in North Cornwall believe they have an overwhelmingly positive impact on the region generating opportunities for employment and boosting the economy, a study has suggested.

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Plymouth becomes first university to install new device for visually impaired

University of Plymouth news: Plymouth will be the first university in the world to install a new device helping visually impaired people navigate safely around disabled access toilets.

Professor Kamran Ali with Professor Christopher Tredwin, Head of Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry

Senior fellowship for dental educator

Plymouth University: Kamran Ali is Clinical Lead in Oral Surgery and Module Lead for Applied Dental Knowledge Assessment at Plymouth University - he has been made a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

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Plymouth University awards honorary doctorate to the Secretary-General of the IMO

Plymouth University news: The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization – the United Nations agency concerned with maritime safety and security and the prevention of marine pollution from ships – is awarded an honorary doctorate.

Nicola Brown from the Community Engagement Team at PDSE with pupils at Prince Rock Primary School

Tooth Defenders to the rescue!

Plymouth University news: A team from the Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise is working with pupils and staff at Prince Rock Primary School to help pupils look after their teeth

The Douglass Tower on the Eddystone Reef (Credit: Helen Nance/University of Plymouth)

Pilot study reveals storm response of offshore lighthouses

University of Plymouth news: The unseen responses of remote offshore lighthouse during severe storm conditions have been revealed in a new study by the University of Plymouth.

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Reduction in use welcome but more legislation required to solve waste problem

Plymouth University news: In the wake of Tesco’s announcement that plastic bag use has dropped 78% in its stores since 5p charges were introduced, a leading scientist says more work is needed to address the issue of plastic litter in the environment