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It\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”on” next_background_color=”#000000″ global_module=”322″][et_pb_fullwidth_menu global_parent=”322″ _builder_version=”3.17.6″ menu_id=”8″ submenu_direction=”downwards” fullwidth_menu=”off” background_layout=”dark” module_class=”main-navigation” \/][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”on” prev_background_color=”#000000″ next_background_color=”#1d1d1d”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ specialty_columns=”2″][et_pb_row_inner locked=”off”][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”3.0.106″ title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” comments=”on” featured_image=”on” featured_placement=”above” text_color=”dark” text_background=”off” locked=”on” parent_locked=”off” \/][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ background_layout=”light” parent_locked=”off”]<\/p>\n
It\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Humanising Dentistry is an umbrella project involving service learning, working across different communities to do just that. Led by Prof Raj Ariyaratnam, it combines academic study with fulfilling the needs of the community by reducing oral health inequalities. The work varies in the communities that they serve, but all provide quality oral health treatment and\/or education to those who may ordinarily find it difficult to access.\u00a0 whilst further educating our Undergraduates in the importance of community and inclusive oral healthcare.<\/p>\n
Humanising Dentistry themes include:<\/p>\n
All of the work is student-led, improving student skills and allowing them to develop into well rounded individuals with experience to better serve those in need in their future careers.<\/p>\n
Students say:<\/p>\n
\u201cIt has improved (sic) my capacity to relate with a variety of perspectives, an appreciation of life and its diverse values and cultural differences. It has done nothing but make me a better person, and a compassionate healthcare provider, as well as positively impact the lives and comfort of those in the communities I have served<\/i>\u201d.<\/p>\n
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The Social Responsibility Public Engagement Digest<\/span>: https:\/\/www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/connect\/social-responsibility\/contact\/<\/a><\/p>\n The Faculty Website<\/span>: https:\/\/www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/connect\/social-responsibility\/public-patients\/<\/a><\/p>\n