Article written by Samuel Hurley, Social Responsibility and Public Engagement Intern Greater Manchester has one of the worst rates of child dental decay in the UK, with 1 in 3 children under 5 experiencing dental decay. Additionally, dental extractions are the leading...
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Dentistry across continents: Rejuvenating an international partnership.
With numerous partnerships across the world, the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health prides itself on its global reach. Through collaboration, we exchange ideas and expertise for the benefit of wider society.Raj Ariyaratnam, Professor of Dental Education and...
Humanising Dentistry in Manchester and beyond
It’s a stark fact that in the UK, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds are more likely to have poor oral health, The University of Manchester is working to better serve these communities and reduce these inequalities. Humanising Dentistry is an umbrella...
FBMH at the Making a Difference Awards 2023
Article written by Natalie Liddle, Senior Engagement Officer. Institutionally recognised as the ‘Oscars of the University’, the annual Making a Difference awards are free to enter and open to all staff, students, alumni and external partners across the...

Dentistry conference celebrates 10 year anniversary
Article written by Samuel Hurley, Social Responsibility and Public Engagement Intern. Celebrating its milestone 10-year anniversary, the latest ‘DentMan’ conference, a student led event which demonstrates and celebrates how dental students can make a difference, took...