Posts Tagged ‘Dental school’
New dental school set to open in Utah
A brand new, state of the art dental school is set to open in Utah. The University of Southern Nevada is opening the new facility in the Salt Lake area of South Jordan. The new, 125,000 square foot school will cost 23 million dollars to build; the facility will be kitted out with the latest […]
Dental school praised for community spirit
The Peninsula Dental School has been praised by visiting MPs and local officials for its ‘community ethos.’ The school, which is located in Portsmouth, is a multi-million pound development, which provides excellent training facilities for student dentists, dental nurses and hygienists. The school also has a successful community outreach programme, which includes three outreach units […]
Dentists Receive Funding to Provide Low-cost Care For America
Dental health is becoming a serious concern in America. Many older Americans no longer have dental insurance due to the loss of benefits when they retire and their tight income post-retirement that does not allow for dental care privileges. Similarly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 32% of children between […]
Maine residents set to vote on dental bond
Residents in Maine are preparing to vote on a 5 million dollar bond to improve dental care services in the state. The bond would be used to improve access to affordable services, create more dental clinics and build a dental school in Maine. Currently, there is a shortage of dentists, especially in the north of […]
Dental schools experience increase in patient numbers
Several dental schools across America have reported a significant increase in the number of patients attending their clinics. Many university dental schools offer reduced rate treatment, which can help to ease the financial burden of dental treatment for patients at the same time as providing students with practical experience. Most schools offer a system of […]
Dental school under investigation
An investigation has been launched at the Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, after a visiting professor expressed concerns about “countless violations” at the facility. Dr Peter Paris said that during his time at the dental school, numerous issues arose and he was concerned by the daily running of the facility. During the course […]
German dental students access E-learning platform
German dental students are experiencing a taste of the future, as they access an E-learning platform to conduct their studies. The students from Mainz University can now access and download case studies, images, disease patterns and details of surgical procedures at the click of a button; the new learning system will allow them to access […]
Dental Hygiene Programme gets the go-ahead at Hiwassee College
A new Dental Hygiene Programme at Hiwassee College has been given the green light by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The brand new course will be the first of its kind in Monroe County and will undoubtedly benefit local people in East Tennessee in the future; dental hygienists are becoming an increasingly popular and important […]
Indian Dental Institute’s affiliation to be cancelled
A University based dental institute in Panjab, India is about to have its official affiliation with the Dental Council of India cancelled due to failure to meet guidelines and conditions. Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences at Panjab University will no longer be allowed to take on new students as a consequence of […]
Police investigate sexual harassment charges against dental professor
Police are gathering evidence after it was alleged that a dental professor was sexually harassing his students. Police are now questioning the victims and collecting statements at the Jamnagar Dental College in Ahmedabad, India. Over the weekend, officers visited the girl’s hostel to interview students and compile written statements. The incident was reported on Thursday […]
