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NSW Government and opposition reject fluoridation inquiry[20 June 2013]
The Minister for Health and opposition have balked at a suggestion from a NSW Greens MP for a parliamentary inquiry into the safety of fluoridated water, labelling the move a "waste of money" that could suggest there are unsubstantiated health risks. More
Congratulating Dr David Sheen on being recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list[17 June 2013]
Congratulations to Dr David Sheen (BDS 1971) on being recognised in the recently announced Queen's Birthday Honours List. Dr Sheen was awarded a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for significant service to dentistry, particularly in developing countries. More
Rural initiatives by the Faculty as reported in the recent edition of the NSW DOHTA Newsletter.[13 June 2013]
Rural initiatives by the Faculty of Dentistry, reported by Cathryn Forsyth, in the recent edition of the NSW DOHTA Newsletter. More
STAFF AND STUDENTS IN THE FACULTY REACH OUT TO SUPPORT HOMELESS CONNECT[10 June 2013]
A team of Bachelor of Oral Health students aided by the Dean and faculty staff, provided dental information and assistance to guests of the annual Homeless Connect volunteer event held at the Sydney Town Hall on 4 June. More
Student Clinician Research Program[25 April 2013]
The recent SCADA experience at the 35th Annual Dental Congress held in Melbourne this year was amazing! More
Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications now open[23 April 2013]
These Fellowships allow outstanding researchers within 1-6 years of the award of their PhD to undertake research in any School at the University of Sydney. More
Faculty of Dentistry Alumni Cocktail Reception 2013[18 April 2013]
Following its highly successful inauguration in 2012, the Dean, Professor Chris Peck, and Dr Farhad Avini, President of the Dental Alumni Society University of Sydney (DASUS), proudly invite you to the second annual Faculty of Dentistry Alumni Cocktail Reception. More
The puzzle of Tooth Eruption [28 March 2013]
The long-standing puzzle of how teeth erupt into the mouth may have been finally solved by an interdisciplinary team of Faculty researchers. More
2013 Alumni Awards[14 March 2013]
Nominations are now open for the 2013 Alumni Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding achievements of our alumni. More
Ancient Teeth Reveal Modern Tooth Decay[19 February 2013]
Prehistoric and medieval skeletons have revealed the incidence of dental decay could be worse than ever because of a decline in modern human's oral microbiota levels. More
IADR E W Borrow Memorial Award - 2013[5 February 2013]
Professor Anthony Blinkhorn has been honoured with the prestigious 2013 'IADR E W Borrow Memorial Award' for his work on improving the oral health of deprived children over the last ten years. More
Congratulations to A/Professor Hans Zoellner for his successful ADIA Research Award[18 December 2012]
Please join the Dean in offering warm congratulations to Associate Professor Hans Zoellner for his successful ADIA Research Award. More