Heritage Open Day: The Advancement in Dental Technology

Come and explore dental artefacts and to see how dentistry has evolved over the years by viewing dental labs and interacting with students and dental professionals. Children and families encouraged!

Join the School of Dentistry, with a special appearance from Dr Rae Gillibrand (School of History and School of English)! Come and explore dental artefacts and to see how dentistry has evolved over the years by viewing our labs and interacting with students and dental professionals. Children and families encouraged!

Dr Gillibrand will give a talk on the history of dentures. From ancient innovations to modern marvels, see how see how far we’ve come in the quest for the perfect smile! Perfect for dental professionals, history buffs, and curious minds.

 

In addition, you can:

• Take the opportunity to look over a display of artefacts which include historical dental equipment and a range of animal skulls and teeth.
• In the virtual reality lab, you can experience cutting-edge dental training on machines that allow you to feel virtual objects. Examples start with basic manual dexterity practice and lead up to removing tartar and administering injections.
• In the Phantom Head lab, you can have first-hand experience of the student journey from Year 1 to 5.
• A visit to the Prosthetics Lab is the perfect opportunity to see where undergraduate students and dental surgeons learn how dental prostheses are constructed to a high standard using traditional and modern techniques using modern materials to ensure patients are receiving the best treatment to improve quality of life.
• Join some of the School of Dentistry’s Open Wide students in colouring, games and activities!

Visit the Heritage Open Days website for more information and to book your place.