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December
21 Dec 2010 Dental Institute enewsletter
The latest issue of the Dental Institute's enewsletter is now available to read online.
15 Dec 2010 Dental education fellowship launched
Representatives of King’s College London, The Royal College of Surgeons of England and the family of the late Dr John McLean met recently to launch the John W McLean Fellowship.
10 Dec 2010 Gymnastics success for dental student
Josh Sharpling, a second year BDS student at the Dental Institute, finished 5th on the Pommel Horse at the 2010 Men’s Gymnastics British Championships.
7 Dec 2010 $0.5m donation for dental initiative
King’s College London Dental Institute’s Flexible Graduate Programme has received recognition with a $548,000 donation from leading health care product provider company, Henry Schein, Inc.
2 Dec 2010 Prize winners attend course in Belgium
The winning MSc Aesthetic Dentistry students of the GC Award for Aesthetics recently attended the GC Module 2 training course held in Leuvan, Belgium.
The latest issue of the Dental Institute's enewsletter is now available to read online.
15 Dec 2010 Dental education fellowship launched
Representatives of King’s College London, The Royal College of Surgeons of England and the family of the late Dr John McLean met recently to launch the John W McLean Fellowship.
10 Dec 2010 Gymnastics success for dental student
Josh Sharpling, a second year BDS student at the Dental Institute, finished 5th on the Pommel Horse at the 2010 Men’s Gymnastics British Championships.
7 Dec 2010 $0.5m donation for dental initiative
King’s College London Dental Institute’s Flexible Graduate Programme has received recognition with a $548,000 donation from leading health care product provider company, Henry Schein, Inc.
2 Dec 2010 Prize winners attend course in Belgium
The winning MSc Aesthetic Dentistry students of the GC Award for Aesthetics recently attended the GC Module 2 training course held in Leuvan, Belgium.
November
23 Nov 2010 Dean joins student awards judging panel
The Dean has been selected to join a team of leading dentistry experts on the judging panel for the 3M ESPE Student Dentistry Awards 2010-2011.
17 Nov 2010 Visit from Director of Osaka Dental University
Kenji Kakudo, Professor and Chairman of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and Director of Osaka Dental University Hospital, recently visited the Dental Institute.
12 Nov 2010 Award for excellence in dental education
Dr Mark Woolford had the honour of receiving one of only two Excellence in Dental Education Awards for 2010 from the Association of Dental Education of Europe (ADEE).
8 Nov 2010 Dental Institute enewsletter
Read the latest issue of the Dental Institute enewsletter, which is packed full of education, research, clinical and student news.
2 Nov 2010 General Dental Council visit Institute
Members of the General Dental Council (GDC) visited the Dental Institute recently to gain an insight into the Institute’s activities and facilities, and arrangements for dental education in general.
The Dean has been selected to join a team of leading dentistry experts on the judging panel for the 3M ESPE Student Dentistry Awards 2010-2011.
17 Nov 2010 Visit from Director of Osaka Dental University
Kenji Kakudo, Professor and Chairman of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and Director of Osaka Dental University Hospital, recently visited the Dental Institute.
12 Nov 2010 Award for excellence in dental education
Dr Mark Woolford had the honour of receiving one of only two Excellence in Dental Education Awards for 2010 from the Association of Dental Education of Europe (ADEE).
8 Nov 2010 Dental Institute enewsletter
Read the latest issue of the Dental Institute enewsletter, which is packed full of education, research, clinical and student news.
2 Nov 2010 General Dental Council visit Institute
Members of the General Dental Council (GDC) visited the Dental Institute recently to gain an insight into the Institute’s activities and facilities, and arrangements for dental education in general.
October
21 Oct 2010 New alliance for a cavity-free future
Professor Raman Bedi and other worldwide leaders in dentistry and public health have launched a global campaign to stop cavities at the FDI World Dental Congress in Brazi.
11 Oct 2010 Research prize for dental student
Najam Imam, 5th year dental student, was awarded the prestigious Junior Colgate Research Prize of the British Society of Oral and Dental Research.
6 Oct 2010 HapTEL Virtual Dental Lab celebration
More than 50 educators, researchers, students and policy makers gathered on 20 September at the Dental Institute to celebrate the Phase I achievements of the hapTEL project.
Professor Raman Bedi and other worldwide leaders in dentistry and public health have launched a global campaign to stop cavities at the FDI World Dental Congress in Brazi.
11 Oct 2010 Research prize for dental student
Najam Imam, 5th year dental student, was awarded the prestigious Junior Colgate Research Prize of the British Society of Oral and Dental Research.
6 Oct 2010 HapTEL Virtual Dental Lab celebration
More than 50 educators, researchers, students and policy makers gathered on 20 September at the Dental Institute to celebrate the Phase I achievements of the hapTEL project.
September
27 Sept 2010 Annual Award of Achievement (Education)
Dr Subir Banerji has been awarded the prestigious Annual Award of Achievement (Education) by the India International Foundation.
24 Sept 2010 Dental Academy opens to visitors
The new University of Portsmouth Dental Academy marked its successful launch as an innovative centre for dental training by opening its doors to visitors and students.
20 Sept 2010 Dental one-in-a-million
More than £1million has been left to King’s College London by a former student who studied dentistry in the 1940s.
15 Sept 2010 Professor awarded Colyer Prize
Professor Timothy Watson has won the Colyer Prize of the Section of Odontology of the Royal Society of Medicine.
13 Sept 2010 King's wins 'University of the Year'
King’s College London has been awarded the title of ‘University of the Year 2010/11’ from The Sunday Times, one of the most prestigious and influential newspapers in the world.
8 Sept 2010 Dental student sings live on national TV
A dental student recently starred in Channel 5’s new live talent show Don’t Stop Believing. Tomos Lavery, 19, and his group Eschior sang Sex on Fire by King’s of Leon.
7 Sept 2010 Dental Institute enewsletter
Read the latest bumper issue of the Dental Institute enewsletter, which is packed full of education, research, clinical and student news.
1 Sept 2010 MoU with Madrid for ongoing collaborations
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between King’s College London Dental Institute and the University Complutense Madrid.
Dr Subir Banerji has been awarded the prestigious Annual Award of Achievement (Education) by the India International Foundation.
24 Sept 2010 Dental Academy opens to visitors
The new University of Portsmouth Dental Academy marked its successful launch as an innovative centre for dental training by opening its doors to visitors and students.
20 Sept 2010 Dental one-in-a-million
More than £1million has been left to King’s College London by a former student who studied dentistry in the 1940s.
15 Sept 2010 Professor awarded Colyer Prize
Professor Timothy Watson has won the Colyer Prize of the Section of Odontology of the Royal Society of Medicine.
13 Sept 2010 King's wins 'University of the Year'
King’s College London has been awarded the title of ‘University of the Year 2010/11’ from The Sunday Times, one of the most prestigious and influential newspapers in the world.
8 Sept 2010 Dental student sings live on national TV
A dental student recently starred in Channel 5’s new live talent show Don’t Stop Believing. Tomos Lavery, 19, and his group Eschior sang Sex on Fire by King’s of Leon.
7 Sept 2010 Dental Institute enewsletter
Read the latest bumper issue of the Dental Institute enewsletter, which is packed full of education, research, clinical and student news.
1 Sept 2010 MoU with Madrid for ongoing collaborations
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between King’s College London Dental Institute and the University Complutense Madrid.
August
23 August 2010 President of research group appointment
Professor Tim Newton has been appointed President of the Behavioural, Epidemiological and Health Services Research Group of the International Association of Dental Research.
16 August 2010 Aesthetic Dentistry MSc launches in India
King's College London has launched its Aesthetic Dentistry MSc course in India to commence in January 2011.
10 August 2010 MoA with Malta for joint orthodontics degree
King’s College London Dental Institute has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the University of Malta for a joint graduate degree in orthodontics.
4 August 2010 'All the King's Men' debut at Fringe Festival
A dynamic group of talented male students are making their Edinburgh Fringe Festival debut this month. The group includes first year dental student Tomos Lavery.
3 August 2010 Staff contribute to international meeting
Dental Institute staff made major contributions to the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) 88th General Session and Exhibition in Barcelona, Spain, from 14 to 17 July.
Professor Tim Newton has been appointed President of the Behavioural, Epidemiological and Health Services Research Group of the International Association of Dental Research.
16 August 2010 Aesthetic Dentistry MSc launches in India
King's College London has launched its Aesthetic Dentistry MSc course in India to commence in January 2011.
10 August 2010 MoA with Malta for joint orthodontics degree
King’s College London Dental Institute has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the University of Malta for a joint graduate degree in orthodontics.
4 August 2010 'All the King's Men' debut at Fringe Festival
A dynamic group of talented male students are making their Edinburgh Fringe Festival debut this month. The group includes first year dental student Tomos Lavery.
3 August 2010 Staff contribute to international meeting
Dental Institute staff made major contributions to the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) 88th General Session and Exhibition in Barcelona, Spain, from 14 to 17 July.
July
29 July 2010 Dental research advances
Researchers from the Dental Institute, based at Guy’s Hospital, have seen studies published in two leading dental journals over the past few weeks.
28 July 2010 First DPMG students graduate
The Dental Institute celebrate the first ever graduation of students who had undertaken a three-year programme to study dentistry.
19 July 2010 Deputy Vice-Principal honoured
Professor Nairn Wilson CBE, Dean and Head of the Dental Institute and Deputy Vice-Principal (Health), has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of Portsmouth.
14 July 2010 Final year prize winners announced
The Dental Institute is very proud of the 2009/10 final year BDS students who won prizes, announced during the recent graduation ceremony.
08 July 2010 Senior team appointed to Dental Academy
University of Portsmouth Dental Academy has moved a step closer to its summer opening by appointing its senior leadership team.
05 July 2010 Vice Dean awarded Fellowship of King's
Professor Stephen Challacombe has been awarded the FKC from King’s College London in recognition of his service to the College for his contributions to dental research.
Researchers from the Dental Institute, based at Guy’s Hospital, have seen studies published in two leading dental journals over the past few weeks.
28 July 2010 First DPMG students graduate
The Dental Institute celebrate the first ever graduation of students who had undertaken a three-year programme to study dentistry.
19 July 2010 Deputy Vice-Principal honoured
Professor Nairn Wilson CBE, Dean and Head of the Dental Institute and Deputy Vice-Principal (Health), has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of Portsmouth.
14 July 2010 Final year prize winners announced
The Dental Institute is very proud of the 2009/10 final year BDS students who won prizes, announced during the recent graduation ceremony.
08 July 2010 Senior team appointed to Dental Academy
University of Portsmouth Dental Academy has moved a step closer to its summer opening by appointing its senior leadership team.
05 July 2010 Vice Dean awarded Fellowship of King's
Professor Stephen Challacombe has been awarded the FKC from King’s College London in recognition of his service to the College for his contributions to dental research.
June
30 June 2010 Dental Institute enewsletter
Read the latest issue of the Dental Institute enewsletter, which is packed full of education, research and student news.
28 June 2010 Professor in History of Dentistry appointed
The Dental Institute has appointed Stanley Gelbier as Honorary Professor in the History of Dentistry, a first for the UK.
16 June 2010 Professor elected Associate Fellow
Professor David Bartlett, Head of Prosthodontics at the Dental Institute, has been elected as an Associate Fellow of the Academy of Prosthodontics.
8 June 2010 Badcock Dental Circle Lecture
This year’s Badcock Dental Circle Lecture was held on 1 June in New Hunt’s House, Guy’s Campus.
3 June 2010 Student wins Denstply Ceram.X first prize
BDS5 student Raheel Malik has won first prize in the Dentsply Ceram.X Case Contest 2009/10 for the UK.
Read the latest issue of the Dental Institute enewsletter, which is packed full of education, research and student news.
28 June 2010 Professor in History of Dentistry appointed
The Dental Institute has appointed Stanley Gelbier as Honorary Professor in the History of Dentistry, a first for the UK.
16 June 2010 Professor elected Associate Fellow
Professor David Bartlett, Head of Prosthodontics at the Dental Institute, has been elected as an Associate Fellow of the Academy of Prosthodontics.
8 June 2010 Badcock Dental Circle Lecture
This year’s Badcock Dental Circle Lecture was held on 1 June in New Hunt’s House, Guy’s Campus.
3 June 2010 Student wins Denstply Ceram.X first prize
BDS5 student Raheel Malik has won first prize in the Dentsply Ceram.X Case Contest 2009/10 for the UK.
May
31 May 2010 Dental Institute enewsletter
Read the latest issue of the Dental Institute enewsletter, which is packed full of education, research and student news.
27 May 2010 Professor awarded honorary doctorate
Professor Stephen Challacombe, Vice Dean of the Dental Institute, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Athens.
20 May 2010 Academic recognised with key award
Professor Tom Lehner CBE has been awarded by the Society for Research in Rheumatology of Turkey the 'Behçet Award'.
18 May 2010 Plans for a dental education centre in India
As a result of an agreement between the Dental Institute, the SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital and Henry Schein, there are plans to build a dental education centre in Dharwad, India.
14 May 2010 Award-winning smile for Director of LonDEC
Bill Sharpling from the Dental Institute has received the highly commended award for Clinical Dental Technician of the year at the Dental Awards 2010.
Read the latest issue of the Dental Institute enewsletter, which is packed full of education, research and student news.
27 May 2010 Professor awarded honorary doctorate
Professor Stephen Challacombe, Vice Dean of the Dental Institute, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Athens.
20 May 2010 Academic recognised with key award
Professor Tom Lehner CBE has been awarded by the Society for Research in Rheumatology of Turkey the 'Behçet Award'.
18 May 2010 Plans for a dental education centre in India
As a result of an agreement between the Dental Institute, the SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital and Henry Schein, there are plans to build a dental education centre in Dharwad, India.
14 May 2010 Award-winning smile for Director of LonDEC
Bill Sharpling from the Dental Institute has received the highly commended award for Clinical Dental Technician of the year at the Dental Awards 2010.
April
29 Apr 2010 Dental Institute enewsletter
Read the latest issue of the Dental Institute enewsletter, which is packed full of education, research, clinical and student news.
23 Apr 2010 Dean appointed Leader of Dental CAG
Professor Nairn Wilson, Dean and Head of the Dental Institute, has been appointed Leader of the Dental Clinical Academic Group (CAG).
21 Apr 2010 Double prize success for master's students
At the annual conference of The British Society for the Study of Prosthetic Dentistry (BSSPD), two master's students were awarded national prizes.
21 Apr 2010 Professor Millar receives Visiting Chair
The Director of Distance Learning, Brian Millar, has received a Visiting Chair in Restorative Dentistry from SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital in Dharwad, India.
9 Apr 2010 Telesymposium hosted with North Carolina
On 31 March, a joint telesymposium was organised between the University of North Carolina and King’s College London.
1 Apr 2010 Dental Institute enewsletter
Read the latest issue of the Dental Institute enewsletter, which is packed full of education, research, clinical and student news.
Read the latest issue of the Dental Institute enewsletter, which is packed full of education, research, clinical and student news.
23 Apr 2010 Dean appointed Leader of Dental CAG
Professor Nairn Wilson, Dean and Head of the Dental Institute, has been appointed Leader of the Dental Clinical Academic Group (CAG).
21 Apr 2010 Double prize success for master's students
At the annual conference of The British Society for the Study of Prosthetic Dentistry (BSSPD), two master's students were awarded national prizes.
21 Apr 2010 Professor Millar receives Visiting Chair
The Director of Distance Learning, Brian Millar, has received a Visiting Chair in Restorative Dentistry from SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital in Dharwad, India.
9 Apr 2010 Telesymposium hosted with North Carolina
On 31 March, a joint telesymposium was organised between the University of North Carolina and King’s College London.
1 Apr 2010 Dental Institute enewsletter
Read the latest issue of the Dental Institute enewsletter, which is packed full of education, research, clinical and student news.
March
31 March 2010 Professor gives Charles Tomes Lecture
Fraser McDonald, Professor of Orthodontics, was invited to give the auspicious Charles Tomes Lecture at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.
25 March 2010 Student receives prestigious research award
Dr Salvatore Sauro has been awarded the prestigious 2010 Ralph Phillips Student Research Award from the Academy of Operative Dentistry.
15 March 2010 Dental alumni awards announced
Dr Derek Debuse and Professor Stephen Challacombe have won, respectively, the Alumnus Distinguished Service Award and the Alumnus of the Year Award.
9 March 2010 100% examination pass rate success
Candidates who attended the Certificate in Dental Radiography course were successful in achieving 100% examination pass rate for the fourth time in succession.
3 March 2010 FIrst oral health workshop for children
Dental students from the SMILE Society led the first oral health workshop for children at the Evelina Wing at St Thomas Hospital.
Fraser McDonald, Professor of Orthodontics, was invited to give the auspicious Charles Tomes Lecture at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.
25 March 2010 Student receives prestigious research award
Dr Salvatore Sauro has been awarded the prestigious 2010 Ralph Phillips Student Research Award from the Academy of Operative Dentistry.
15 March 2010 Dental alumni awards announced
Dr Derek Debuse and Professor Stephen Challacombe have won, respectively, the Alumnus Distinguished Service Award and the Alumnus of the Year Award.
9 March 2010 100% examination pass rate success
Candidates who attended the Certificate in Dental Radiography course were successful in achieving 100% examination pass rate for the fourth time in succession.
3 March 2010 FIrst oral health workshop for children
Dental students from the SMILE Society led the first oral health workshop for children at the Evelina Wing at St Thomas Hospital.
February
27 Feb 2010 Dental Institute enewsletter
Read the latest issue of the Dental Institute enewsletter, which is packed full of education, research, clinical and student news.
24 Feb 2010 Dr Nathwani highly commended for award
Dr Neil Nathwani, a Specialist Prosthodontic Trainee on the MclinDent in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics programme, has been Highly Commended for The Best Young Dentist Award.
19 Feb 2010 Pioneering new salivary stone techniques
The Dental Institute at Guy’s Hospital is leading the NHS in pioneering new techniques to tackle the increasingly recognised problem of salivary stones.
9 Feb 2010 Online course success for dental nurses
King’s College Hospital Dental Nurse Education & Training Centre has recently developed an online course for dental nurses.
2 Feb 2010 European project to reduce HIV transmission
The Dental institute is coordinating a new project involving 31 partner organisations, aimed at developing anti-HIV products to reduce the transmission of HIV by sexual intercouse.
1 Feb 2010 Dental Institute enewsletter
Read the latest issue of the Dental Institute enewsletter, which is packed full of education, research and student news.
Read the latest issue of the Dental Institute enewsletter, which is packed full of education, research, clinical and student news.
24 Feb 2010 Dr Nathwani highly commended for award
Dr Neil Nathwani, a Specialist Prosthodontic Trainee on the MclinDent in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics programme, has been Highly Commended for The Best Young Dentist Award.
19 Feb 2010 Pioneering new salivary stone techniques
The Dental Institute at Guy’s Hospital is leading the NHS in pioneering new techniques to tackle the increasingly recognised problem of salivary stones.
9 Feb 2010 Online course success for dental nurses
King’s College Hospital Dental Nurse Education & Training Centre has recently developed an online course for dental nurses.
2 Feb 2010 European project to reduce HIV transmission
The Dental institute is coordinating a new project involving 31 partner organisations, aimed at developing anti-HIV products to reduce the transmission of HIV by sexual intercouse.
1 Feb 2010 Dental Institute enewsletter
Read the latest issue of the Dental Institute enewsletter, which is packed full of education, research and student news.
January
29 Jan 2010 Teacher Education Day
The Dental Institute staged its annual Teacher Education Day on Friday 8 January.
27 Jan 2010 Online expert joins Dental Institute
Professor Frank Rennie, of the prospective University of the Highlands and Islands, has been made a Visiting Professor at King's Dental Institute.
15 Jan 2010 Combined PhD degree with Turin
The Dental institute has developed strong links with the University of Turin in Italy with a combined PhD degree. The graduation of eight students was recently celebrated.
The Dental Institute staged its annual Teacher Education Day on Friday 8 January.
27 Jan 2010 Online expert joins Dental Institute
Professor Frank Rennie, of the prospective University of the Highlands and Islands, has been made a Visiting Professor at King's Dental Institute.
15 Jan 2010 Combined PhD degree with Turin
The Dental institute has developed strong links with the University of Turin in Italy with a combined PhD degree. The graduation of eight students was recently celebrated.