Pages tagged with: peninsula-dental-school
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New insight into stem cell behaviour ‘highlights therapeutic target for cancer treatment’
Research led by the University of Plymouth & Technische Universität Dresden has identified a new therapeutic target for cancer treatment & tissue regeneration – a protein called Prominin-1. This study is peer-reviewed, experimental, conducted in animals.
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Marking 10 years of community engagement at Peninsula Dental School
In 2009, Peninsula Dental School set up its community engagement team as pioneering way of helping students develop real-life skills, while benefiting the community. In the 10 years since, the model continues to grow strongly.
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Turning a dentist dream into a reality
University of Plymouth: Spurred on by early setbacks, there’s plenty to smile about for future dentist James, who is determined to make his dentist dream a reality
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New publication of national go-to dental handbook
A team from the University of Plymouth Peninsula Dental School has published the second edition of Standards in Dentistry – a flagship publication of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)).
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Plymouth leads national review of dental ‘fitness to practise’ process
Academics from the University of Plymouth have led a review to help define ‘seriousness’ in misconduct cases in the UK dental profession.
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3D bioprinter revolutionises skin research
A new piece of technology at the University of Plymouth is helping researchers develop a working skin substitute. The 3D bioprinter will enable the team to test whether extracts from native Cornish plants and seaweeds have powerful skin-care applications.
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Supportive dental professor awarded Honorary Doctorate by the University of Plymouth
Professor Nairn Wilson CBE, a Past President of the British Dental Association, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Plymouth Peninsula Dental School.
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Plymouth’s dental school ‘best in UK’ for teaching quality
University of Plymouth news: Peninsula Dental School has come joint top of a key UK survey that asks students to rate their institution based on teaching quality.
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Dental school shares inter-professional expertise with Harvard, USA
Academics from Peninsula Dental School recently visited Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston to share their experience of inter-professional education (IPE)
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Dental team awarded grant to train children as ‘dental buddies’
Ruth Potterton and charity Well Connected, will be working in partnership with local schools to educate and inspire children about oral health
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"I’ve just completed a dentistry degree, now I’m doing a medical one" - life as an aspiring maxillofacial surgeon
After five years of studying to become a dentist, you might think someone had ‘made’ their career. But Hassan Adnan is planning to become a maxillofacial surgeon – which involves obtaining a medical degree on top of his dentistry qualification.
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Turning down 'The Apprentice' and playing national sport - how one dentistry student went above and beyond
Sarah Armstrong was offered a place on BBC show, The Apprentice, but as scheduling clashed with her dentistry studies, she declined. Now she has continued with business set-up alongside her work – even managing to continue playing netball for Ireland.