Posts Tagged ‘dental schools’
Dental Schools Potentially Shutting Out Poor Students
Dental schools are seemingly making it impossible for low income students to be admitted according to a study brought to light by Alan Milburn, the ex health secretary for the Labour party. A current health minister was the catalyst for the results being published. They demanded a ‘progress report’ that was focused on the notion […]
Malaysian Dentists Worried About New Proposals
Malaysian dentists are worried that new proposals could put the public at risk. The Dental Bill 2012 allows untrained dental practitioners to carry out procedures currently only done by qualified dentists. Dr Malliga Vadiveloo, president of the Malaysian Private Dental Practitioner’s Association, said that the Dental Bill will create a “grey area” between the role […]
Indian Dental Schools Launch Education Camps for Children
Dental schools in India have launched educational camps to try and improve standards of oral health among schoolchildren. Awadh Dental College and NGO Educare have recently launched an oral health programme, which includes running dental camps in schools. Awadh Dental College organised a camp at the Carmel Junior College last weekend, with around 700 students […]
3M to donate scanners to US dental schools
3M will donate chairside scanners to dental schools across the USA, it has been announced. The scanners will be provided by 3M Community Giving, a fund which donates money to projects and organisations to support education and make communities across the country stronger and more united. The company will donate the chairside scanners, which enable […]
