Caroline Clarke aiming for 2017 European Championships in eventing

Caroline Clarke will be attempting to gain selection to the GB team for 2017 European Championships in eventing.  Having already achieved fantastic success and competed in several international competitions, we’re sure everybody will be keen to wish Caroline all the best.  Here’s what she had to say: “I have always enjoyed riding and took up … Read more

Equality and Diversity

“Definitions of EQUALITY: n:   the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status n:   a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced Bristol Dental School is proud to hold a silver Athena SWAN award. This means that we are constantly working to promote and adhere to the principle … Read more

Quiz night success!

It was great to see a few members of staff (coming a close second) at our quiz night the other day. It was quite a success! The quiz night raised £68.26 and the raffle that we also drew on the night – with the odds seemingly in the favour of staff – managed to raise … Read more

BDSA Bristol Conference update

BDSA Bristol Conference 2017 Finding the path to your future: a holistic approach The journey that students travel to reach their end goal is an arduous one. This challenging five-year course gives us an extraordinary opportunity to change the lives of others one smile at a time. We began to shape ourselves into the perfect … Read more

A successful term for UBDSS

As the term draws to a close UBDSS President Emily Tucker reflects on the achievements of this year’s committee so far. The term kick started in October with the return of the society’s infamous PROBE social night which saw an entertaining selection of innovative costumes being donned across the streets of Bristol. Outfits included a … Read more

CSL becomes the Dr Gray CSL!

This past Monday saw the Clinical Skills Laboratory (CSL) officially renamed as the Dr Gray Clinical Skills Laboratory.  Following his retirement in March we were determined to create a lasting legacy of Gordon’s huge and long lasting impact at the Dental School.  As Gordon spent a large amount of time teaching students in the CSL, … Read more

Vote for your most inspiring lecturer – voting now open!

Here is your chance to vote for your most inspiring lecturer.  The Best of Bristol lectures is a university-sponsored scheme where students nominate their favourite lecturer, and the successful lecturers put on a lecture open to all students, staff and the general public.  It would be great to have a dental nominee this year, so … Read more

CHSE Teaching and Learning Conference

The Dental School was superbly represented at last month’s CHSE Teaching and Learning Conference. Held in the lovely surroundings of Engineer’s House there were a number of interesting talks, presentations and workshops. Head of School Professor Peter Robinson had this to say: “I was really proud of the School at last weeks CHSE Teaching and … Read more