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Dental student shows teeth mould to patient

Celebrating the pioneers of oral health: National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day

Today, as we mark Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day, we celebrate the evolution of these professions in the UK. 
Charles Clifford Dental Hospital.

Preserving our past: digitising the School of Clinical Dentistry archive

The School of Clinical Dentistry is fortunate to hold a rich and varied archive of documents, photographs and objects that together tell the remarkable story of our community, with materials dating back to the 19th century.
A person holding a mould of teeth.

Innovative research captures emotional and social realities of denture wearers

Sheffield led research introduces a patient-focused questionnaire to better understand how removable dentures impact daily life and wellbeing.
Dentist plastic model of teeth

Mouthpiece: The School of Clinical Dentistry Alumni Magazine (2025 issue)

We are pleased to offer the 2025 issue of Mouthpiece now available for download.
A group of four students in scrubs next to a dental clinician leaning on a dental chair.

Dental students’ complete community dentistry pilot project

A group of outreach dental hygiene and therapy students have joined a new community dentistry pilot project in partnership with Community Dental Services CIC (CDS).

| Published by The Dentist
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Research uncovers potential new pathway to tackle chemotherapy resistance in throat cancer

A University of Sheffield researcher has uncovered new evidence that could help improve treatment options for patients with hard-to-treat throat cancer.
A child holding an orange tooth brush and brushing their teeth

Children’s dental health still very poor despite interventions

Improving children's access to NHS dentists and reducing rates of tooth decay should remain a top national government priority, oral health experts say.
Person researching in a machine.

Sheffield researchers uncover the secrets of ‘cell cannibalism’ in oral cancer

Researchers from the University of Sheffield, working in collaboration with Fiocruz-Bahia in Brazil, are shedding new light on a mysterious process known as tumour cell cannibalism.
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Sam Watt: Helping young people swap sugary drinks for healthier smiles

Drawing on her background in dentistry and public health, Sam Watt is working to develop new approaches that help dental teams tackle sugary drink consumption in young people.