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Three eco-friendly toothbrushes

Text message reminders help teens brush their teeth

31 October 2024

New research finds that text message reminders will improve tooth brushing habits in teenagers.

Text message reminders can help improve oral health in teenagers

17 October 2024

Text message reminders can help improve oral health in teenagers.

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14% reduction in serious violence in England and Wales

22 April 2024

New data show a 14% decrease in violence related injury between 2022 and 2023

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More must be done to tackle dental health inequalities across Wales, survey shows

1 February 2024

Recent survey suggests that more must be done to tackle dental health inequalities across Wales.

Secondary school pupils

New initiative to tackle tooth decay in young people

30 August 2023

The International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) recently held a Global Summit in Italy, in collaboration with the Italian Society of Paediatric Dentistry (SIOI).

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Head of School contributes to landmark moment in the improvement of oral health

17 February 2023

The International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) recently held a Global Summit in Italy, in collaboration with the Italian Society of Paediatric Dentistry (SIOI).

DENTL student in clinic

Outstanding performance in REF 2021

12 May 2022

The School of Dentistry's world-leading research is recognised within the Research Excellence Framework 2021 results.

A full NHS bursary, including tuition fees and a non-repayable bursary for living costs, is available for BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene students and DipHE Dental Hygiene students.

Dental Hygiene pathway launched providing alternative route to diploma

27 September 2021

Dental Hygiene has been added to the growing portfolio of degree pathways available at Cardiff University offering an alternative pathway to achieving a Diploma in Dental Hygiene.

Queen’s New Year’s Honour for Professor

19 January 2021

Professor Barbara Chadwick, former Director of Education & Students and acting co-Head of School, at Cardiff University, School of Dentistry has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list for services to Paediatric Dental Health.

Professor Anthony Campbell and Professor Barbara Chadwick

New Year’s Honours

8 January 2021

Members of the University community have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.

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Scientists reveal genetic map of the human face

7 December 2020

‘Exciting findings’ will improve understanding of facial development

Top prize for dentistry graduate

6 November 2020

Recent Dentistry (BDS) graduate, Emyr Meek from Cardiff University School of Dentistry, has been placed as the winner of the inaugural Art & Science of Dentistry Prize from the College and the Dental Society of Wales | Y Gymdeithas Ddeintyddol.

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Machine learning helps to predict new violence hot spots

12 October 2020

Cardiff University analysis uncovers ‘no alcohol’ locations that could be targeted to reduce violent crime

New President of the British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry (BASCD)

28 September 2020

Senior Lecturer in dental public health at Cardiff University’s School of Dentistry and Hon Specialist in Public Health at Public Health Wales became President of the British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry (BASCD).

New Head of School of Dentistry

29 July 2020

Professor Nicola Innes has been appointed as the new Head of the School for the School of Dentistry.

Dental library gets a makeover

16 December 2019

A project jointly funded by the University Library Service and the School of Dentistry has renovated the Brian Cooke Library situated in the School of Dentistry to make it more usable for students.

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

27 November 2019

A three-year study comparing three different treatment options for tooth decay in children’s teeth suggests that preventing tooth decay from occurring in the first place is the most effective way help avoid pain and infection from decay.

Scholarship success for postgraduate student

24 September 2019

A student at the School of Dentistry has been awarded The Clement Chan Scholarship for receiving the highest examination results at the end of her 1st year.

Science Pirates; An Interactive Science Event

1 August 2019

Cardiff University scientists take their research to the heart of Cardiff City Centre at Menter Caerdydd in The Hayes.

Photograph of Ivor Chestnutt holding his award

Dental study wins prestigious award

18 July 2019

International Association of Dental Research (IADR) award for best paper