Posts Tagged ‘dental students’
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 […]
New Zealand army looking to recruit medical and dental graduates
The New Zealand army has launched a recruitment drive to attract medical and dental graduates. The army is enticing graduates by offering to pay a proportion of their fees and providing exciting learning opportunities in faraway lands. Dental officers will be able to further their careers as the army will enable them to continue studying […]
Dental student scoops Commonwealth gold medal
A dental student from India has scooped a surprise gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Heena Sidhu, a 21 year old dental student from Patiala, won a surprise gold medal in the women’s 10 metre air pistol pairs event; she was joined by partner Annu Raj Singh. Pundits and experts had tipped competitors […]
University fee increase could have serious implications for dental students
A review of university finances conducted by Lord Browne has recommended an increase in university tuition fees, which could have serious implications for prospective students. At the moment it is not clear if the government will choose to use Lord Browne’s review as a base for new policy; however, it is likely that university fees […]
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 […]
New dental surgery opens in Burnley
A brand new dental training practice has opened its doors to patients in Burnley. The new 3.1 million pound practice will provide a comprehensive range of treatments for patients, as well as providing excellent training facilities for dental students. The Quest Dental Care building was developed and constructed by the Eric Wright Group and handed […]
University of Florida gets 7 million dollar grant to provide dental care for children
The University of Florida has been awarded five grants, totalling seven million dollars, it has been announced. The money has been given to the institution by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S Department of Health and Human Resources and will be used to improve access to dental services for underprivileged children in […]
Students in Fiji win oral health awards
Two students at the Fiji National University’s College of Medicine have received grant scholarships from Colgate Palmolive Fiji Limited to assist with investigation into oral healthcare. The travel grants are said to be worth around two thousand three hundred dollars. One of the final-year students receiving the scholarships, Bevu Kaminieli, said his research would be […]
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 […]
Public Health Minister to visit new dental centre in Stornoway
Scottish Public Health Minister, Shona Robinson, will visit the new Teach and Treat centre in Stornoway today. Ms Robinson will also visit a new garden, which has been created for elderly mental health patients; the visits will coincide with the NHS Western Isles Annual Review. The garden has been designed for mental health patients at […]
