Posts Tagged ‘dental training’
Government confirms university dental places cap to be lifted
The government has confirmed that a cap on the number of dental places available at universities has been lifted following the publication of A Level results. In light of changes to the marking system, a large number of students now have the required grades to study dentistry at university, but under existing guidelines, there would […]
Emergency dental services will be unavailable at Dundee Dental Hospital on Wednesday 21st March
Emergency dental services will be unavailable at Dundee Dental Hospital on Wednesday 21st March due to training. The hospital will close on Wednesday morning for training, but appointments will be made available at alternative premises. Anyone who requires urgent dental treatment, and isn’t registered with one of the family dentists in the area, is encouraged […]
New state of the art dental training facility opens in Bradford
A brand new, state of the art dental training facility has opened in Bradford. The new centre, which cost around £500,000, is housed with the Advanced Technology Centre at Bradford College. The centre is equipped with the latest technology and it is hoped that its first-class training resources will enable dental healthcare staff in the […]
Dental charity is making a massive difference in Tanzania
A British dental charity is making a massive difference in Tanzania. Bridge2Aid, a charity that provides dental training, as well as treatment for those living in rural villages, has attracted plaudits from dental professionals all over the country. Laura-Anne Johnstone is just one of many volunteers who have visited the African country with the organisation. […]
Dentists to be Offered Training in Spotting Signs of Child Abuse
Dentists are to be offered training in spotting signs of child abuse in a bid to prevent people from slipping through the net. Dentists will be trained in identifying warning signs as part of a programme run by the National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC). Research carried out by NAPAC suggests that for […]
New Dental School Opens In New England
The University of New England has opened the doors to a brand new dental school in the north of New England. The school is much needed in the area as before, students had to go to Boston to receive any dental training. Due to the area being very rural, it has been difficult to get […]
Yorkshire Dentist Trains Tanzanian Workforce
High demand for a qualified dental workforce has led a Dentist from Yorkshire to travel to Tanzania to train prospective workers. Sponsored by Bridge2Aid, dentist Gwyneth Morris, a volunteer, has journeyed to Tanzania as a member of a current project dedicated to building knowledge of dentistry practices in regions of the world where the need […]
Work Underway at New Dental Training Facility
Work on a £2.6 million training facility is underway at the University of Central Lancashire. The new training school will be located on the ground floor of the existing Harrington Building at the city centre campus. A spokesman for the university said that he hopes the work will be completed in time for the training […]
Dental experts warn against home whitening treatments
Dental experts have warned against home teeth whitening treatments, which have become increasingly popular in recent years. Experts have urged members of the public to avoid home whitening treatments, which are often recommended by people with no dental training on internet sites; many sites suggest using home treatments containing ingredients such as hydrogen peroxide, ash […]
