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Head and neck cancer screening

Rising rates of head and neck cancers in England

A new report from the University of Sheffield in collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Care, which analysed data from 2013 to 2020, found a significant increase in head and neck cancer.
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Text message reminders can help improve oral health in teenagers

New school-based initiatives including oral health lessons and text message reminders can help to improve tooth brushing habits in teenagers, particularly those from low-income families
A father and daughter look in the mirror as they brush their teeth

Government urged to expand sugar tax and ban energy drinks to under 16s to tackle children’s tooth decay crisis

Report co-author Zoe Marshman, Professor of Dental Public Health at the University of Sheffield, said: "Treatment for tooth decay is the most common reason why young children - over 33,000 youngsters each year - are admitted to hospital...
Ali Khurram, the new Dean of the School of Clinical Dentistry

Professor Ali Khurram appointed as new Dean of the School of Clinical Dentistry

First arriving in Sheffield in 2004 as an international PhD student, Professor Khurram went on to complete several clinical trainee roles before returning to the University of Sheffield in 2011.
The cell support trade stand.

Bioengineering & Health Technologies Group Conference Successes

Members of the School’s Bioengineering and Health Technologies group recently attended and presented at two national meetings, UK Society for Biomaterials (UKSB) Annual Conference and Medical Technologies Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) Regener8 Annual Conference, winning a number of travel and innovative research awards.
Amy Harding and Hannah Armes with their awards.

School of Clinical Dentistry PhD and Undergraduate Student Successes

Three students were awarded major awards by the British Society for Oral & Dental Research (BSODR) at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting in London last week.
Dental research happening.

Two New Textbooks from Dental School

Dr Keyvan Moharamzadeh from the School of Clinical Dentistry has authored a clinical reference book entitled “Diseases and Conditions in Dentistry: An Evidence-Based Reference” and co-edited a textbook on “Biomaterials for Oral and Dental Tissue Engineering”.
A presentation at Clinical Management Update Day.

Clinical Management Update Day hosted by the School of Clinical Dentistry

The University of Sheffield hosted a one-day clinical management update day on Wednesday 2nd May 2018 in Inox Dine, in the University of Sheffield’s Students’ Union. The event was attended by 40 general and specialist dental practitioners, dental care professionals, hospital dentists and dental students from around the UK and a member of a dental patient and public involvement panel.
Dr Simon Whawell with his book.

New textbook from Dental School Academics

Dr Simon Whawell and Dr Dan Lambert from the School of Clinical Dentistry have co-edited and partly written a new textbook for undergraduate dental students.