Posts Tagged ‘Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry’
Plymouth Dental School Dean Appointed as NICE Committee Member
Professor Liz Kay has been appointed as a member of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) committee on oral health promotion in care homes and hospitals, it has been confirmed. The dean of Plymouth University’s Peninsula School will use her skills and experience to input decision-making regarding the provision of dental care […]
Funding Granted for Pilot Study to Find Effective Ways to Reduce Children’s Tooth Decay
A new pilot study to find effective ways of reducing rates of decay in young children is set to launch. Researchers at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry have been given a grant worth £150,000 to design and run a scheme to identify ways of improving oral health in children. Researcher Cath Quinn said it […]
Plymouth Dental School Comes Out on Top After Recent Inspections
Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry has been awarded top spot after a recent round of inspections. The dental school was found to be performing best out of six dental schools around the country during a General Dental Council inspection. The Plymouth school sailed through the latest round of inspections, taking it to the top […]
Plymouth Gum Disease Test Gains National Recognition
An over the counter gum disease test, which is being developed at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry, has gained national recognition. The test, which is currently being developed by researchers at the university, is based on a research study and aims to improve the way gum disease is diagnosed. The study was recently recognised by […]
