Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that we have appointed Professor Iain Chapple as the new Head of School of Dentistry with effect from 1st July 2016. Iain is currently Head of Periodontology at […]
Category: Dental Research
Success for Upen Patel
Upen Patel successfully defended his PhD thesis on “KiloHertz ultrasound as a potential therapy for dental repair”, subject to minor corrections. Here is the successful Dr Patel with his external examiners Dr Meghji and Professor […]
Joey and the Bug Disco
Dr Joey Shepherd, Lecturer in Oral Microbiology from the University of Sheffield gave a talk at our Science Lunchtime Seminar entitled ‘Bug Disco: Effects of acoustic vibration and ultrasound on bacteria’. Her talk was on her research interests with […]
Promotion, Promotion
The School of Dentistry is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr Will Palin to Professor and Dr Mel Grant to Senior Lecturer. Professor Palin was previously Reader in Biomaterials at the School of Dentistry […]
Dental School World Rankings
Sent on behalf of Professor Philip Lumley Good morning everybody I am delighted to be able to tell you that Dentistry has risen from 41st to 17th QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016 on the back of real […]
Setting Sun
This is our last week in the old building – the sun sets on a glorious career. So many patients, staff and students have passed through the building. Lots of stories and memories. Time to […]
Bubbles that clean teeth
Adapted from the University of Birmingham web site Research into the science behind ultrasonic scalers, used by dental professionals to remove built up plaque, has identified that the formation of tiny bubbles around the head is […]
Kidney Disease link to Perio
A recent study from the University of Birmingham suggests that Kidney disease patients with gum disease have greater mortality risk. Severe gum disease increases the risk of death from chronic kidney disease by ten per […]
Opening of Westmere House
Recently I went to the opening of the Westmere Postgraduate facility and was very impressed with what the University have done there. The Westmere house is beautifully restored and provides a hub for PG students […]
Rainbow Cake for Michelle
Michelle Holder celebrated her 50th birthday and one of the most amazing birthday cakes was presented to her during her celebratory birthday lunch. Helen Wright, research fellow, had baked a rainbow cake which was both […]
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