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
How with Somanda support our students are really making a difference and enriching their skills and experiences along the way. By Sophia Signorini, Ali Al-Naher, Dylan Hamill, Melina Hedayat and Uthman Hamid. A few words from Ali: This summer I embarked on a trip to Uganda with 4 colleagues from the University of Manchester Dental … Ugandan Outreach Project in Gulu
We are delighted to announce the launch of this, our new website at www.somanda.org.uk. Traditionally communication with members has been through post, enhanced once a year with the enclosure of The Dentome, the long-standing paper newsletter of the Society. However, we need to move with the times and provide more regular communications with you, providing … Launch of Somanda web site
Ann-Marie Denny, Dean of the School has endorsed the new digital face of Somanda as we launch – this is what she had to say: “”I’m so pleased to see the launch of the SOMANDA website. SOMANDA are such a valuable source of support for our undergraduate students through the travel funds, hardship funds and … Bon voyage from the Dean
By Emma Sunderland and Elise Morley In July we had the privilege of representing Manchester Dental School on a student exchange trip in Japan where we were hosted by Nippon Dental University. The university is spread across two campus’, one in Tokyo and one in Niigata. Our time in Japan was inspiring, fascinating and definitely … Student exchange to Japan.
By Faye Doughty 2nd September 2019, my first day as a fully fledged dentist. I was ready and raring to go in my freshly ironed scrubs (a rare occurrence thereafter). However, I never thought that I’d end up facing a global pandemic half way through my dental foundation training. Restrictions on face-to-face appointments were in … Experiences of a Dental Foundation trainee during COVID19
Elsewhere on the site there is an interesting article about Tony Brooks, one of our alumni who want on to become a Formula 1 driver. click here. Recently with the sad death of Stirling Moss, there has been increased interest in the early period of F1. Many of you who know Tony (and indeed those … BBC article on our ‘Racing Dentist’
By Emilie Baerts In summer 2019, Raj Aslam, Matt Hughes, Willow Boardman-Owen, Dr. Evgeny Kushnerev and I all went on the two-week summer exchange programme to the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in Boston, USA. We had an absolutely fantastic time! The first week consisted of a range of lectures where we learnt … Summer exchange to Boston