Pages tagged with: peninsula-dental-social-enterprise
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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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![<p>The team behind PDSE's community clinic including Robert Witton, right.</p>]()
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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![<p>The team behind PDSE's community clinic including Robert Witton, right.</p>]()
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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![Members of staff from and service users of Plymouth Highbury Trust, with dental students from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and representatives from Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise]()
Pioneering dental ambassador scheme for adults with learning disabilities
Plymouth University news: Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise has joined forces with Plymouth Highbury Trust to develop an innovative dental ambassador scheme for adults with learning disabilites
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![<p>James Cleverly MP visit to PDSE Devonport Dental Education Facility </p>]()
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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Dental research shaping national policy
University of Plymouth News: University academic presents findings to sector leaders at the King’s Fund
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Marking 10 years of community engagement at Peninsula Dental School
In 2009, Peninsula Dental School set up its community engagement team as pioneering way of helping students develop real-life skills, while benefiting the community. In the 10 years since, the model continues to grow strongly.
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Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC
The University's School of Dentistry Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC.
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Grant to develop chair-side test for serious gum disease
Dr Svetislav Zaric has been awarded £14,100 by the Dowager Countess Eleanor Peel Trust to develop a test to detect high potency LPS in the mouth, which can lead to periodontitis – an issue prevalent in ageing.
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National Smile Month kick-started by MBE award
Wendy Smith, Strategic Lead for Community Engagement at the health charity Well Connected, which works closely with the Peninsula Dental School at the University of Plymouth, has collected her MBE at Buckingham Palace.
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Dental sessions helping to ‘turn lives around’
Students from Plymouth University Peninsula Dental School delivered a workshop at the TYLA (Turn Your Life Around) project at the Phoenix Centre in Honicknowle, Plymouth.
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Helping refugees understand the importance of oral health
Coinciding with World Oral Health Day (20 March), students from the Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry have delivered ‘Dental Champion’ training to volunteers at the British Red Cross in Plymouth.
