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Plymouth wins bid to run first residential dental summer school
The University will be hosting the UK’s first residential programme based around dentistry.
Largest student cohort yet deliver community dental interventions
More than 100 students have completed the Inter Professional Engagement module in their second year at Peninsula Dental School.
How can dentistry recover from COVID-19? New study suggests top-down reform is needed
A study by academics from the University of Plymouth has investigated the experience of dental staff providing urgent care during the pandemic, and identified potential priority areas as the sector moves forward.
‘Dental student who spotted cancer saved my life – we must all know the signs’
John Sanders had a painless lump under his jaw and is encouraging people to check for signs as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month.
Professor Chris Whitty joins hundreds of students at Graduation 2021
Professor Chris Whitty joins hundreds of students at Graduation 2021 to receive an Honorary Doctorate of Medicine
New guide to promote dementia friendly dentistry across the UK
A new guide to help dental professionals incorporate dementia-friendly care into their practice has been published by the University of Plymouth.
More focus needed on mental health of dental professionals
The University of Plymouth conducted the review for the General Dental Council, finding that more research needed to be done on mental health in the wider dental team.
Students shortlisted for national dental professional awards
Nicole Elango and Deeon Trute have been named as finalists at the Future of Dentistry awards, which recognise upcoming talent in the profession.
Students help to reduce school pupils’ anxiety around COVID-19
Dental students have helped young people with additional needs to practise self-care and coping strategies to deal with anxiety around COVID-19.
“Nothing will stop us helping our community”: University celebrates online dental intervention success
While COVID-19 has made life challenging for everyone, Peninsula Dental School has adapted by delivering its unique community engagement work online for the first time.
Dental academic receives national recognition for work to help homeless
Robert Witton, Director of Community-based Dentistry at the University of Plymouth, and Chief Executive of Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE), has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Faculty for Homeless and Inclusion Health.
New postgraduate dental programme to launch at Plymouth
The University of Plymouth is launching MSc Endodontics, and welcomes Dr Federico Foschi, Professor and Consultant of Endodontics, as programme lead.