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New dental skills suite opens
13th Apr 2010
Barry Cockcroft, Chief Dental Officer for England, and academics from the University of Northampton at the opening of the new Dental Skills Suite
A new fully-equipped dental skills suite is providing students in the school of health at the University of Northampton with valuable practical training experiences.
Chief dental officer Barry Cockcroft officially opened the new suite that provides access to fully operational dental equipment including:
• an inter-oral camera
• digital imaging facilities
• a decontamination room
• dental computer software.
It gives students on the university's dental nursing foundation degree programme the opportunity to gain practical experience using key instruments and equipment.
Dr Cockcroft said: ‘Improving dental services for patients requires quality education, training and research. This excellent facility will help the University of Northampton develop the dental care professionals of the future.'
Sue Allen, dean of the school of health at the University of Northampton, said: ‘The new dental skills suite shows our commitment to providing excellent teaching and training facilities that will enhance the skills and learning experiences for our students.'
Janine Brooks, lecturer at the University of Northampton, said: ‘The registration of dental nurses has led to a need for developing and delivering new and innovative models of education. I feel privileged to be part of the creation of this unique training facility.'
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