Posture, Pain & the Dentist’s Spine: A Lesson I Learned the Hard Way
2025-12-23
Main Content Posture, Pain & the Dentist’s Spine: A Lesson I Learned the Hard Way Somewhere between bending over the dental chair and balancing a
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Metrics vs. Meaning: A Look Into How Students Should Rank the Dental School Rankings
2025-07-01
Written by: Melanie Medina Dental school rankings are based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative criteria, all of which can significantly influence where a
SHOFU ARTICLE PROGRAM: A Smile’s Journey: How I Found My Path to Dentistry
2025-01-27
WRITTEN BY: Branden Franzen At seven years old, I entered the dental office expecting a routine check-up, but I left with a mouthful of metal
A student’s guide to dental trauma
2025-01-20
In an effort to make the crucial topic a little less complex, Umair Afzal shares his guide to understanding dental trauma. Dental trauma was a
Plans approved for new dental school
2024-11-29
Plans to open a new dental school in Norfolk have advanced, supported by £1.5 million in funding. The new dental school will be built at
A brief overview of tooth wear
2024-10-28
Umair Afzal shares a guide to understanding tooth wear, including the different types, preventative measures and what causes it. Tooth wear is a topic I
How to get top marks in dental school finals
2024-09-26
Umair Afzal shares his advice on note-taking, preparing for finals and how to remain motivated during revision. For the last few years, I have spent
Embracing the foundation year of dentistry
2024-08-08
Jawad Abbas shares his advice on getting ready for your foundation year and how to make the most of it. Many of us are just
Sleep and routine: the key to success in dentistry?
2024-07-15
Umair Afzal discusses why sleep, movement and a consistent routine are paramount for success and wellbeing as a dental student. For all of us, the
‘Maybe I was never meant to be accepted into dentistry’: how imposter syndrome can impact your studies
2024-05-20
Maya Abdulrazak, a dental student at the University of Leeds, explains how she has been impacted by imposter syndrome and her top tips for overcoming
Student Earns Two Patents for Evacuation Devices
2020-01-08
Anmar Janabi, BDS, MSD, a second-year endodontics resident at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, has patented a smart assistant device designed to help
Dundee dental students win award for oral health prison project
2019-05-02
The University of Dundee School of Dentistry has won an award for tackling the issue of oral health for the residents of the Scottish Prison
