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£1.6 Million boost for Sheffield researchers to develop new treatment for debilitating jaw disease

New research project aims to improve outcomes and reduce antibiotic reliance for patients affected by medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Students using phantom heads in the CSLE

Applications open for free University UCAT preparation course for Access+ students

The University of Sheffield invites year 12 students to apply to the Faculty of Health's free UCAT preparation course, an online programme designed for Access+ students.
A father and daughter look in the mirror as they brush their teeth

Expansion of supervised toothbrushing in schools helping protect more children from poor oral health

Supervised toothbrushing in schools is making positive progress in a bid to overcome health inequalities in paediatric dental health
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. 
School of Dentistry donates toothpaste supplies

Dental community donates toothpaste and toothbrushes to local food banks

The donation is in time for National Smile Month, a charity campaign all about championing the benefits of having good oral health.
Dr Martin Thornhill at the University of Sheffield's School of Clinical Dentistry

Sheffield researchers identify 86 per cent increase in infective endocarditis in England

Infective endocarditis is a life-threatening infection of the heart with a 30 per cent death rate in the first year.
Naina Kothare Dentistry Student

Blog: Why study a degree in Dentistry?

Naina is a fourth year Dental Surgery student - she tells us more why she chose to get her teeth stuck into an undergraduate course at Sheffield, and what it's really like studying dentistry.
Dentists Chair

School of Dentistry attend Trans National Partnership Meeting

The University of Sheffield, along with 8 other partner institutions from across Europe, are involved in a collaborative Erasmus+ funded project named O-Health-Edu.
A collection of guides for families.

St David's Day launch of the Welsh version of the Message to Dentist

It's normal for children to feel a bit nervous about a trip to the dentist. Researchers in paediatric dentistry and psychology have developed a ‘message to dentist’ form to help children share their likes and dislikes with dental professionals.