We were delighted to receive a recent contribution for our graduate memories section from the 1955 intake of students who were to lead the way, graduating first in 1960. This is an extremely detailed account of this group’s time at the school but also covers the numerous re-union meetings they have had over the intervening … History of the Guinea Pigs
The Somanda family will be sad to learn of the death of a past President, Pamela Hobson (nee Andrews) (1955) who passed away aged 93. She had moved into a care home having become frail about a year ago. Unfortunately there was no funeral possible, but a memorial is planned and we will keep members … Recent deaths announced
By Rebecca Guy “Happy 2020, this is our year!” The world cheered and celebrated as it turned 12:00am on 1st January. Myself, and my final year colleagues, had been waiting for this year to come for a long time and I was nervous but excited at the prospect of finishing my Degree, Graduation and starting … Class of Covid: Sitting BDS Finals During a Pandemic
Those who started the Dental Course in 1964 but graduated in 1968. By Michael Trenouth Photo: left to right: Back row: Paul Johnson, Peter Hilton, Michael Trenouth, Barry Pearson, Bill Morrison, Rob Baxter, Gordon Abbotts. Middle: Jenny Baxter (Mason), Jayne Regan (Noyes), Angela Stanley (Jones), John Trewella, Ros Lomax (Crawshaw), Clare Hale (Jackson). Front: Tony Hale. The Class of 64 reunion was organised by Barry Pearson … Class of 64 reunion
By Nairn Wilson CBE Former Dean and Clinical Director of Manchester University Dental Hospital and Chair of the Board of the College of General Dentistry. Dentistry, unlike all other major healthcare professions, does not have its own, independent College, let alone Royal College. The College, intended Royal College of General Dentistry (https://cgdent.uk) will address this … College of General Dentistry: An historic development
17/3/1930 – 02/10/2020. By Professor J. Fraser McCord The world of Dentistry is now a poorer world with the death of Professor Alan Grant. He was born, in Pimpinio, a small town in Central Victoria on 17th March, 1930. He went to Westgarth Central School to Year 8, then University High School. Sometime in his … Professor Alan Archie Grant
I definitely don’t fit into the cliché Dental student that ‘always wanted to pursue a career in Dentistry’. I had no idea what I wanted to do after sixth form and so I just fell into a Biochemistry degree because I was fairly decent at Science in school (well, Biology and Chemistry… I was never … Laura Smith – Student and Sportswoman
By Sophie Pathmanathan Manchester is a multicultural community with people from around the world speaking a range of languages. Although the cultural diversity brings a range of benefits, a gap can form between these communities and health institutions due to language barriers and cultural differences. The significance of Oral Health is underrated and many people … First Language project in Manchester