Meharry Medical College to open dental clinic in Kentucky
Meharry expands dental education reach into Kentucky with new faculty clinic in Paducah.
Dental Education
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Georgia Southern University breaks ground on second state dental school
New dental school construction begins in Georgia; relevant for understanding US workforce supply trends.
King's College London ranks fifth globally in 2026 dental school rankings
UK dental educators should note King's College London's top-five performance in research impact and teaching quality benchmarks.
North American Dental Group appoints VP of education and development
DSO leadership change: North American Dental Group names new VP of education to oversee practice development strategy.
Dental school and NHS hub to open in Gloucester in 2027
UK dental school opening in 2027 with NHS hub; addresses workforce shortages affecting regional access to care.
University at Buffalo dental school gets $3.7M for specialty care clinic
Dental schools investing in specialized clinics for vulnerable populations. Shows design standards for inclusive dentistry.
Karolinska Institutet tops QS dentistry ranking for 2026
Career prospects: Karolinska tops global dentistry rankings; context for Nordic dental education quality.
Dental schools launch programs to address workforce shortages
Dental school expansions are increasing graduate supply; monitor hiring pipeline and training quality standards.
Suicide awareness posters boost staff knowledge in UK dental clinics
Dental staff and students lack awareness of suicide support resources; practical posters increase visibility but require paired training.
Campaign pushes for community-based dental school in Lincolnshire
UK workforce development: Lincoln dental school campaign addresses rural training gaps and retention challenges.
ABDE to integrate ADA licensure exam into standardized testing
ABDE integration of ADA exam affects how US candidates demonstrate clinical competency for licensure.
KRAKDENT marks 30 years as central Europe's key dental trade fair
KRAKDENT 2026 runs 16-18 April with 198 hours of educational content and nearly 400 exhibitors showcasing dental innovation.
European dentists call for modernised undergraduate dental training standards
EU-wide dental education reform effort: relevant to educators and programme accreditors reviewing curriculum standards.
22 dental education updates from Q1 2026
Q1 2026 shows major expansion in dental education capacity, funding, and technology adoption across U.S. schools.
Missouri dental school expands enrollment by 33% to address dentist shortage
Missouri dental school expands to address aging workforce. Practical for workforce planning in the region.
Dental groups request $600M+ in federal funding for FY 2027
U.S. funding request; relevant for dental educators and researchers tracking federal oral health investment priorities.
Literature Review: VR-Haptics as Complementary Tool in Dental Education
Review of 42 studies clarifies where VR-haptic simulation currently fits in dental training and what validation gaps remain before broader adoption.