Texas A&M dentistry faculty retires after 53 years
Profile of a long-serving dental educator retiring after 53 years at a major US dental school.
Dental Education
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Global survey finds haptic VR underused in dental training despite benefits
Survey shows resource costs, not technology limits, block VR adoption in dental schools globally.
Oklahoma expands dental access through new legislation
Oklahoma dentists should review HB 3934 scope changes and credential recognition updates affecting licensing and practice authority.
Ohio dental school receives $500K donation from board chair
Dental school funding news from Ohio; limited relevance to European dental professionals.
Dundee Faculty of Health student societies win awards
Shows how dental schools are integrating interprofessional learning and community service into student training.
Osstem Implant expands global charitable dental programmes
Shows how implant manufacturers can combine community work with clinical education to expand market presence while improving access to care.
Lyon College dental school partners with Arkansas Children's Hospital
Dental school partnership model worth tracking for clinical education innovation in pediatric dentistry.
Pennsylvania expands dental faculty licensing for school clinics
New law eases faculty licensing for dentists at Pennsylvania dental schools; affects recruitment and teaching models.
Ivoclar Summer School 2026 expands to ten countries
Deadline approaching: applications for ten Ivoclar Summer School editions open in June-August 2026.
Meharry Medical College to open dental clinic in Kentucky
Meharry expands dental education reach into Kentucky with new faculty clinic in Paducah.
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.