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Brighter Smiles: Improvement in the oral health of children starting secondary school

28 January 2025

Researchers from Cardiff University’s Welsh Oral Health Information Unit worked with Public Health Wales and the NHS Community Dental Service, to assess the oral health of over 6,000 children aged between 11 and 12 years old across Wales. This is part of a regular programme of oral health surveillance.

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Alumni networking round-up

29 November 2024

It’s been a busy few weeks for alumni with social events taking place in Cardiff, Tokyo, London and India.

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.

Two police officers

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

A parent teaching their child to brush their teeth correctly

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.

A young person receiving dental treatment

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).

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).

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.