News tagged with: peninsula-dental-school
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![PDSE winners Martha Paisi, Post Doctoral researcher at the University of Plymouth, Lyndsey Withers long-standing volunteer with The Salvation Army, Christina Worle, dentist at PDSE, Colin Massey, Head of Patient Administration at PDSE and Rob Witton Chief Executive at PDSE and Director of Social Engagement and Community-Based Dentistry at University of Plymouth]()
Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise finalist in NHS Parliamentary Awards
Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise has been named a finalist in NHS Parliamentary Awards for its successful Community Clinic, which supports vulnerable patients who are experiencing homelessness in Plymouth.
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![The
new pods built at PDSE’s Derriford Dental Education Facility to allow students
to train in safety]()
Dental school welcomes students’ safe return
Dental students at the University of Plymouth are safely back to their clinical practice thanks to a summer of hard work across the institution.
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![The team behind PDSE's community clinic including Robert Witton, right.]()
Innovative approach to dental care for people experiencing homelessness is praised by patients, but more could be done
A free clinic for people experiencing homelessness in Plymouth has had a transformational effect, but those running it say scope for expanding the model to support other patient groups, and increasing service levels for existing patients is limited.
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![Professor Christopher Tredwin elected as next Chair of the Dental Schools Council]()
Professor Christopher Tredwin elected as next Chair of the Dental Schools Council
Professor Christopher Tredwin, Head of the University’s Peninsula Dental School (PDS), has been elected as the new Chair of the Dental Schools Council (DSC).
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![The team behind PDSE's community clinic including Robert Witton, right.]()
University-linked social enterprise recognised in Top 100 Index
A South West social enterprise with close ties to Peninsula Dental School has been named in the NatWest SE100 Social Business Top 100 Index.
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![The team behind PDSE's community clinic including Robert Witton, right.]()
Project providing free dentistry to those in need wins national award
Pioneering work to provide dental care to vulnerable adults has been recognised with a national industry award.
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![Dr Louise Belfield receives a Colgate Robin Davies Dental Care
Professionals award]()
Could gum disease be linked to oral cancer? New research to investigate
Researchers at the University of Plymouth are exploring possible links between the bacteria that cause gum disease and the progression of oral cancer.
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![Sara Hurley and Chris Tredwin]()
Chief Dental Officer helps celebrate increased training capacity at University of Plymouth
An extension to cutting-edge facilities for training the next generation of dentists and dental therapists has been officially opened by the most senior member of the profession in England.
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![James Cleverly MP visit to PDSE Devonport Dental Education Facility]()
Government Minister visits Plymouth to see pioneering community dentistry facility
A Cabinet Minister has praised the work of the University of Plymouth and Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) CIC in offering free treatment to people currently experiencing homelessness in the city.
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![A key molecule named periostin (red colour) is
highly expressed by mature periodontal ligament]()
Scientists uncover key new molecules that could help to tackle tooth loss and regeneration
New research published in the 'Journal of Dental Research' has shed light on the science behind the formation of the periodontal ligament, which helps keep the tooth stable in the jawbone
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![Clare McIlwaine]()
Landmark European award win for dental care professional
Clare McIlwaine, programme lead for BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene, has become the first dental care professional to win a prize at the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) awards.
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![Pictured is a group of mesenchymal stem cells (traced in green) migrating into a tooth to further regenerate the tissue and organ]()
A new method of tooth repair? Scientists uncover mechanisms that could help future dental treatment
The study in 'Nature Communications' shows that a gene called Dlk1 enhances stem cell activation and tissue regeneration in tooth healing.
