Dentistry
Last updated: 14/09/2023 16:29
Congratulations on securing a place to study at the School of Dentistry; we look forward to welcoming you in September.
Induction sessions are designed to help you learn more about the School of Dentistry, Cardiff University and its relationship with the Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board.
These sessions will also explain what your first few weeks and months as a student will look like and what is expected of you as a dental professional. Further information on professional standards, behaviour and conduct is available on the General Dental Council website.
Below are the induction schedules for BDS Dental Surgery students, Dental Therapy and Hygiene students, and postgraduate students. Please note that attendance is compulsory.
DipHE Dental Hygiene and BSc Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene (Year one)
Induction for Year one DipHE Dental Hygiene and BSc Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene students will be held on Tuesday 19 September 2023 in the School of Dentistry's Large Lecture Theatre.
| Talk | Time | Speaker | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome | 09.00-09.30 | Prof Nicola Innes Prof James Field | Welcome to the Dental School |
| The Dental Team | 09.30-10.00 | Mr. James Hyde | An overview of the roles and responsibilities of Therapists, Hygienists and Dental Technologists |
| Plagiarism/Unfair Practice | 10.00-10.30 | Prof Simon Moore | Maintaining the expected standards of academic practice, integrity and engagement |
| Student Support | 10.30-10.50 | Miss Rhiannon Jones Dr. Heather Lundbeck Prof Rachel Waddington | The personal tutoring system and student support |
| Maths Support | 10.50-11.05 | Azrah Khan | An overview of available maths support |
| BREAK | 11.05-11.15 | ||
| Immersify | 11.15-11.45 | External | A guest speaker from Immersify |
| Health and Safety & IPC | 11.45-12.15 | Dr Melanie Wilson | Health and Safety induction and signposting |
| Assessments | 12.15-13.00 | Dr Charlotte Emanuel | An overview of assessment processes |
| Dental Student Society | 13.00-13.30 | Millicent Brodie Cooper Emma Quille | An overview of the Dental Student Society and student life. |
| LUNCHBREAK | 13.30-14:00 | ||
| Year Two BDS contents and transition into the clinical environment | 14.00-14.30 | Ms Ruby Long Prof Rachel Waddington | An introductory talk from Year Two BDS Dental Surgery leads |
| Oral B | 14.30-15.30 | External | A guest speaker from Oral B |
| BREAK | 15.30-15.40 | ||
| Oral B | 15.40-16.10 | External | A guest speaker from Oral B |
| Site tour | 16.10-17.00 | Staff member | Explore the Heath Park Campus |
BDS Dental Surgery (Year one)
Induction for Year one BDS Dental Surgery students will be held on Friday 6 October 2023 in the School of Dentistry's Small Lecture Theatre.
| Talk | Time | Speaker | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 09.00-10.00 | Prof Nicola Innes Prof James Field | Introduction and orientation |
| Course overview | 10.00-11.15 | Prof Rachel Waddington Ms Ruby Long | An introductory talk from Year One Leads |
| BREAK | 11.15-11.30 | ||
| Meet the Dental Team | 11.30-11.45 | Mrs Sharon Jones | An overview of the roles and responsibilities within the Team |
| Plagiarism/Academic Misconduct | 11.45-12.05 | Prof Simon Moore | Maintaining the expected standards of academic practice, integrity and engagement |
| Library Update | 12.05-12.20 | Mrs Lucy Collins | An overview of the facilities available to you |
| BREAK | 12.20-12.40 | ||
| Dental Student Society | 12.40-13.10 | Millicent Brodie Cooper Emma Quille | Learn about the Dental Student Society and student life |
| LUNCHBREAK | 13:10-14:00 | ||
| Immersify talk | 14.00-14.30 | External speaker | An introduction to Immersify |
| DDU membership | 14.30-15.00 | External speaker | An introduction to DDU membership |
| BREAK | 15.00-15.10 | ||
| Dental Protection | 15.10-16.10 | External speaker | An introduction to Dental Protection |
| Site tour | 16.10-17.00 | Staff member | Explore the Heath Park Campus |
BDS Dental Surgery (Year two)
Induction for Year two BDS Dental Surgery students will be held on Tuesday 19 September 2023 in the School of Dentistry's Large Lecture Theatre.
| Talk | Time | Speaker | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome | 09.00-09.30 | Prof Nicola Innes Prof James Field | Welcome to the Dental School |
| The Dental Team | 09.30-10.00 | Mr. James Hyde | An overview of the roles and responsibilities of Therapists, Hygienists and Dental Technologists |
| Plagiarism/Unfair Practice | 10.00-10.30 | Prof Simon Moore | Maintaining the expected standards of academic practice, integrity and engagement |
| Student Support | 10.30-10.50 | Miss Rhiannon Jones Dr. Heather Lundbeck Prof Rachel Waddington | The personal tutoring system and student support |
| Maths Support | 10.50-11.05 | Azrah Khan | An overview of available maths support |
| BREAK | 11.05-11.15 | ||
| Immersify | 11.15-11.45 | External | A guest speaker from Immersify |
| Health and Safety & IPC | 11.45-12.15 | Dr Melanie Wilson | Health and Safety induction and signposting |
| Assessments | 12.15-13.00 | Dr Charlotte Emanuel | An overview of assessment processes |
| Dental Student Society | 13.00-13.30 | Millicent Brodie Cooper Emma Quille | An overview of the Dental Student Society and student life. |
| LUNCHBREAK | 13.30-14:00 | ||
| Year Two BDS contents and transition into the clinical environment | 14.00-14.30 | Ms Ruby Long Prof Rachel Waddington | An introductory talk from Year Two BDS Dental Surgery leads |
| Oral B | 14.30-15.30 | External | A guest speaker from Oral B |
| BREAK | 15.30-15.40 | ||
| Oral B | 15.40-16.10 | External | A guest speaker from Oral B |
| Site tour | 16.10-17.00 | Staff member | Explore the Heath Park Campus |
MSc Implantology, MScD Orthodontics and MClinDent Endodontology and Prosthodontics
Induction sessions for MSc Implantology, MScD Orthodontics and MClinDent Endodontology and Prosthodontics will take place on Thursday 28 September 2023 in the School of Dentistry.
| Talk | Time | Speaker | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome | 09:00 | Prof Nicola Innes | Large Lecture Theatre |
| Introduction | 09:15 | Dr Arindam Dutta | Large Lecture Theatre |
| Introduction to International | 09:30 | Prof Phil Stephens | Large Lecture Theatre |
| Overview of Research Methods DET031 | 09:45 | Dr Damian Farnell | Large Lecture Theatre |
| Libraries | 10:15 | Ms Lucy Collins | Large Lecture Theatre |
| Students’ Union | 10:45 | Students’ Union Sabbatical Officer | Large Lecture Theatre |
| BREAK | 11:00 | Ground Floor Foyer | |
| Assessment and Feedback | 11:30 | Dr Charlotte Emanuel | Large Lecture Theatre |
| Personal Tutor Presentations | 12:00 | Prof Vaseekaran Sivarajasingam Prof Ryan Moseley | Large Lecture Theatre |
| Patient Confidentiality | 12.30 | Prof Vaseekaran Sivarajasingam | Large Lecture Theatre |
| MClinDent Introduction | 14:00 | Dr Arindam Dutta Prof Nick Claydon | Large Seminar Room |
| MSc Implantology Introduction | 14.00 | Prof David Thomas | Board Room |
| MScD Orthodontics Introduction | 13:30 | Emma Stone | Paediatric Seminar Room |
MSc Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine and MSc Oral Biology
Induction sessions for MSc Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine and MSc Oral Biology will take place on Thursday 28 September 2023 in the School of Dentistry's Large Lecture Theatre.
| Talk | Time | Speaker | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome | 09:00 | Prof Nicola Innes | Large Lecture Theatre |
| Introduction | 09:15 | Dr Arindam Dutta | Large Lecture Theatre |
| Introduction to International | 09:30 | Prof Phil Stephens | Large Lecture Theatre |
| Overview of Research Methods DET031 | 09:45 | Dr Damian Farnell | Large Lecture Theatre |
| Libraries | 10:15 | Ms Lucy Collins | Large Lecture Theatre |
| Students’ Union | 10:45 | Students’ Union Sabbatical Officer | Large Lecture Theatre |
| BREAK | 11:00 | Ground Floor Foyer | |
| Assessment and Feedback | 11:30 | Dr Charlotte Emanuel | Large Lecture Theatre |
| Personal Tutor Presentations | 12:00 | Prof Vaseekaran Sivarajasingam Prof Ryan Moseley | Large Lecture Theatre |
| Patient Confidentiality | 12.30 | Prof Vaseekaran Sivarajasingam | Large Lecture Theatre |
| MSc Oral Biology Introduction | 13.00 | Prof Rachel Waddington | Large Lecture Theatre |
| MSc Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Introduction | 14:30 | Dr Wayne Nishio Ayre | Large Lecture Theatre |
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