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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.
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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
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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. 
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Sheffield scientists create 3D printed parts that can kill bacteria

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have manufactured antibacterial 3D printed parts which could help stop the spread of infections in hospitals and care homes
Patients as Educators

Blog: Making patient’s voices heard – what is the Patients as Educators Programme?

Developed in 2004, our 'Patients as Educators' programme gives students working towards a health profession as much opportunity as possible to learn from a real patient setting.
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iBio News November 2019

Welcome to the 28th issue of the iBio Research Group news page.
An undergraduate student shows a patient some teeth.

Experts call for more active prevention of tooth decay for children’s teeth

A dentist’s drill might not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children’s teeth, a new study has concluded.
Chronic nerve pain

Sheffield neuroscientists reveal link between cell ‘dark matter’ and chronic nerve pain

A new study demonstrates for the first time a link between chronic neuropathic pain and levels of specific microRNA, part of the non-protein coding ‘dark matter’ of the cell.