The Dental Schools Council welcomes the HEFCE proposals for the Research Excellence Framework, with the following provisos:
To read the Dental Schools Council response visit the Consultations page .
The Dental Schools Council welcomes the report 'Unleashing Aspiration'. UK Dental Schools are firmly committed to the widening participation agenda and the Dental Schools Recognises the value of targeted initiatives to enable aspiring dentists to achiebe their full potential, irrespective of socio-economic background.
To read the full press release click here
To read the Dental Schools Council's submission of evidence click here.
The Dental Schools Council welcomes the draft guidance on Student Fitness to Practise procedures. Dental students are in a learning environment and at the start of their professional career. It is important to ensure prospective applicants, current students and all teaching staff understand the requirements of registration with the General Dental Council, and their roles and responsibilities within the process of Student Fitness to Practise procedures.
To read the Dental Schools Council response visit the Consultations page .
18 May 2009
The survey of Clinical Academic Staffing Levels in UK Dental Schools as at 31 July 2008 reveals that there are currently 469 FTE clinical staff in UK Dental Schools, including 96 FTE clinical teachers. This indicates a return to total staffing levels similar with 2000 data, albeit with a significantly increased student population and two new Dental Schools. To download a copy of this report visit the Clinical Academic Staffing page.
To download a copy of the press release click here.
01 April 2009
The Dental School Admissions Deans annual conference, held jointly with the Medical Schools Council, was attended by 11 of the 14 undergraduate UK Dental Schools. The 2009 conference was based around issues relating to selection assessments, qualification equivalences and registration with the regulator and the Independent Safeguarding Authority.
For more information and to download a report of the event visit the Meetings and Conferences page.
20 March 2009
The Dental Schools Council supports activities to facilitate fair access to dentistry, particularly amongst potential applicants from traditionally low participation groups. The submission of evidence to the Panel highlights examples of good practice across the UK's 14 undergraduate schools and 2 postgraduate schools.
To read the submission of evidence visit the Consultations page .
The Dental Schools Council welcomes the proposed Centre of Excellence, particularly if it can demonstrate independence from stakeholders and from the Department of Health. We welcome the potential for the Centre to balance short-term and long-term objectives at local level whilst maintaining a national overview of trends, challenges and change.
To read the Dental Schools Council response click here
The Dental Schools Council has launched a recruitment portal for clinical academic jobs, and research and teaching opportunities in UK Dental Schools. The Medical Schools Council and the Dental Schools Council jointly manage the website with the full support of UK medical and dental schools. We are delighted that the website has been developed within budget and on time.
The Dental Schools Council is commited to encouraging the development of clinical academic careers. The website has the support of other interested parties, including the Academy of Medical Sciences and the National Coordinating Centre for Research Capacity Development.
To read the press release click here
You can visit the website at www.clinicalacademicjobs.org
Professor Cynthia Pine CBE, who was a member of the Dental Schools Council from 2003 until 2008, has been recognised for outstanding achievement as a black role model by the Britain's 100 Most Influential Black People on the 2008 Powerlist. Professor Pine was the first female Dean of a UK Dental School to be appointed since the first School opened in 1859.
Professor Pine has been the Executive Dean of Salford University’s Faculty of Health & Social Care since September 2008 and is also a consultant in Dental Public Health at Salford Primary Care Trust. Prior to this, Cynthia was Dean of the Dental School at the University of Liverpool.
The Dental Schools Council recognises that women are under represented in senior academic posts. It is hugely encouraging that the 2008 Clinical Academic Staff Survey found that 31% of UK Dental Deans are women. The Dental Schools Council is working with other relevant organisations to promote careers in dentistry and clinical academia for women. Professor Debbie Sharp, who Chaired the Women in Clinical Academia Working Group, and Dr Katie Petty-Saphon, Executive Director of the Dental Schools Council, are both members of the Department of Health National Working Group on Women in Medicine.
To read more about Professor Pine's achievements visit the University of Salford website.
To read more about the Women in Clinical Academia working group visit the Women in Clinical Academia page.
The Memorandum of Understanding, a revised document of the 1996 Accord, underpins the work of the Joint Committee of Specialist Training in Dentistry (JCSTD). The Memorandum outlines the roles and responsibilities of dental education stakeholders, including the Dental Schools Council.
To read about the Memorandum of Understanding in the BDJ, in an article written by Professor Nairn Wilson CBE, immediate past Chair of the Dental Schools Council click here.
To read the Memorandum of Understanding visit the GDC website.
The Dental Schools Council is pleased to welcome Professor Callum Youngson, Head of School of Dental Sciences, University of Liverpool and Professor Stephen Porter, Dean of UCL Eastman Dental Institute. For a full list of the UK Heads and Deans of Dental Schools who are the Dental Schools Council visit the DSC Members page.
16 September 2008
The Dental Schools Council has responded to the General Dental Council (GDC) Education Committee Final Report.
The report contains a number of significant comments and recommendations that will have major implications for Dental Schools in the United Kingdom. It will also provide opportunities for Schools to develop curricula outside the previous ‘First Five Years’ (TFFY).
To read the Dental Schools Council response click here.
To read the General Dental Council Education Committee Final Report click here.
26 June 2008
The Dental Schools Council is the new name for the Council of Heads and Deans of Dental Schools. The name change reflects the expertise within Dental Schools, including deans, admissions tutors, administrators and students. The focus of the Dental Schools Council is the role of UK Dental Schools in promoting basic dental education, clinical dental training and dental research.
To read the full press release click here.
26 June 2008
The Dental Schools Council has published its survey of Clinical Academic Staffing Levels in UK Dental Schools. The report highlights that there are currently 460 FTE clinical staff in UK Dental Schools, including 90 FTE clinical teachers, indicating a return to total staffing levels similar with 2000 data, albeit with a significantly increased student population and two new Dental Schools. To read more about the annual survey, and to download a copy of this report visit the Clinical Academic Staffing Levels page.
25 June 2008
On 25 June Universities UK and RCUK, along with key stakeholders from the research community, launched the new Concordat to support research careers at Wesminster Central Hall.
Professor Eric Thomas, Chair of the Universities UK Research Policy Committee, formally signed the Concordat at the event on behalf of UUK. Further details on the Concordat and the dedicated implementation can be found on the Research Concordat website.
31 January 2008
CHDDS (now The Dental Schools Council) responded to the DH consultation on the future of SDAC. To read the final response click here.
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Panel for Fair Access to the Professions
21 July 2009
Clinical Academic Staffing Levels in UK Dental Schools
18 May 2009
Launch of www.clinicalacademicjobs.org
17 October 2008
26 June 2008