Posts Tagged ‘University of Birmingham’

New study reveals just 3% of children visit the dentist before their 1st birthday

New study reveals just 3% of children visit the dentist before their 1st birthday

A new study has revealed that just 3% of children visit the dentist before their 1st birthday in England. Research undertaken by teams at the University of Birmingham, the University of Edinburgh and Public Health England also suggested that only 12% of children visited the dentist by the age of 2. Researchers also found that […]


Birmingham’s New State of the Art Dental Hospital Opens its Doors to the Public

Birmingham’s New State of the Art Dental Hospital Opens its Doors to the Public

Birmingham’s new state of the art dental hospital is officially open to the public. The brand new facility, which is combined with a world-class dental school, has played host to its first patients. The new hospital and dental school, which is part of the University of Birmingham, have been constructed in Edgbaston on the Pebble […]


Countdown Begins to Grand Opening of Birmingham’s New Dental Hospital

Countdown Begins to Grand Opening of Birmingham’s New Dental Hospital

There are just days to go until the grand opening of Birmingham’s new state of the art dental hospital and school. The Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry are set to open on March 31st. Construction work was completed last month and authorities have been working to facilitate a smooth transition from the existing […]


The Queen Enjoys Guided Tour of Birmingham’s New State of the Art Dental Hospital

The Queen Enjoys Guided Tour of Birmingham’s New State of the Art Dental Hospital

Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness Prince Philip enjoyed a guided tour of Birmingham’s brand new state of the art dental hospital this week. They were treated to a preview of the £multi-million development, which houses Birmingham Dental Hospital and Dental School. The land in Edgbaston, which was previously occupied by the BBC, has […]


City Planners Issue Parking Warning Following Green Light for Birmingham Dental Hospital Expansion

City Planners Issue Parking Warning Following Green Light for Birmingham Dental Hospital Expansion

City planners have issued a warning over parking problems after plans to extend Birmingham Dental Hospital were given the green light. The hospital is currently under construction on the site previously occupied by the BBC at Pebble Mill. Plans have now changed and proposals to create an extra building, which will house an anaesthetic suite, have […]


New Calcium Gel Could Help to Promote Bone Growth Following Extraction

New Calcium Gel Could Help to Promote Bone Growth Following Extraction

Researchers in France are trialling a new gel filling made from calcium, which may help to prevent complications and promote new bone growth following extraction. The new gel filling would be inserted into the tooth socket after an extraction procedure and researchers hope this would prevent complications and unpleasant side-effects and facilitate new bone growth […]


UK Dental Student Spends Time At Oman Dental College

UK Dental Student Spends Time At Oman Dental College

A British dental student swapped Birmingham for Oman as part of her studies. Noor Kapoor, a fourth year student from the University of Birmingham spent two weeks at Oman Dental College. The two-week period formed part of Noor’s elective studies for her Bachelor of Dentistry degree programme. In a press release, the Oman Dental College […]


Birmingham’s New Dental Hospital Given The Green Light

Birmingham’s New Dental Hospital Given The Green Light

Plans to build a new £30 million dental hospital in Birmingham have been approved by planning officers at Birmingham City Council. Birmingham City Council has officially approved plans to build a new multi-million pound state of the art dental hospital on the former BBC Pebble Mill site in Edgbaston. A new School of Dentistry for […]


Six Companies Interested in Taking on Birmingham Dental Hospital Project

Six Companies Interested in Taking on Birmingham Dental Hospital Project

Six construction firms are vying to win the contract to build the new Birmingham dental hospital. Firms including Laing O’Rourke, Morgan Sindall, Interserve, Bam Construct, Vinci and Skanska, have all entered the running to secure the contract to oversee construction of a new state of the art dental hospital, which is expected to cost around […]