Bristol Dental School receives a Silver Award for Green Impact in Dentistry
Bristol Dental School's sustainability efforts recognised with a Green Impact in Dentistry Silver Award.
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In Memoriam: Douglas Aubrey “Dobbie” Dobson
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Douglas Aubrey “Dobbie” Dobson.
Where a dentistry degree can take you: Ciara Scott’s story
Ciara Scott graduated from Bristol Dental School in 1996 and has gone on to build a remarkably varied career - from sailing around the world to specialising in orthodontics, leading professional organisations and returning to academia as a PhD student. Here, Ciara reflects on her time at Bristol, the unexpected turns in her career, and the advice she would give to today’s dental students.
Bristol Dental School receives a Silver Award for Green Impact in Dentistry
Bristol Dental School's sustainability efforts recognised with a Green Impact in Dentistry Silver Award.
Dentistry ranked 2nd in UK
Bristol Dental School’s undergraduate courses are now ranked 2nd in the UK in the Guardian subject rankings 2026.
Bristol Dental School on BBC Morning Live
We were delighted to welcome presenter Ade Adepitan to the Dental School back in May, to talk about how we're improving access to free dental care in the city.
Bristol Dental School teachers recognised at University of Bristol Teaching Awards 2025
Tuesday 10th July saw the talents and dedication of Bristol Dental School’s teachers being recognised at the University of Bristol Teaching Awards.
Bristol Dental School graduate Emily Black awarded prestigious Wellcome Trust GW4-Clinical Academic Training PhD fellowship
Emily Black, an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow and Bristol graduate has been awarded a prestigious Wellcome Trust GW4 Clinical Academic Training PhD fellowship.
General Dental Council Inspection successes
High praise for Bristol Dental School's accredited programmes following General Dental Council (GDC) Inspections.
Successful Care Quality Commission Inspection
We are pleased to share that Bristol Dental School found to meet all regulations following a two-day site inspection.
Bristol Dental School now offering dental care product recycling
Bristol Dental School is now a Terracycle drop-off point for used dental products, allowing members of the public to recycle their old toothbrushes and more.
Bristol named 12th most sustainable university in the world
The University of Bristol is the 12th most sustainable university in the world, according to the 2025 QS World Sustainability Rankings.
Success at Bristol Property Awards
There was success for Bristol Dental School at Bristol Property Awards 2024 as Bristol Dental School won the Civic & Community and Transformation categories.
Bristol Dental School receives an Athena SWAN Silver Award
As the first Dental School in the UK to be recognised with a Athena SWAN Silver Award, Bristol Dental School has been recognised for it's continued commitment through a Silver Award renewal.
Bristol Dental School welcomes Minister of State for Care
A Government minister visited the University of Bristol Dental School to witness the positive impact the £36 million clinical education facility is having on people living in the city.
Bristol Dental School awarded Gold for Award for laboratory sustainability
Bristol Dental School recognised for it's commitment to sustainability through Gold award for laboratory spaces.
Bristol Dental School scoops Fit Out / Refurbishment of the Year Award
Bristol Dental School scooped the Fit Out / Refurbishment of the Year at Insider South West Property Awards 2024
Major milestone for University of Bristol’s new world-leading Enterprise Campus
Work on the University of Bristol’s new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus reaches an important milestone today [Thursday 12 September] as the structure of the main building is completed.
University Marketing team wins GOLD at top industry awards
Campaigns for Bristol Dental School and postgraduate recruitment have been recognised for their excellence and innovation in education marketing at the 2024 HEIST Awards.
Bristol Dental School's ‘exceptional’ staff shine at Bristol Teaching Awards
University of Bristol staff were thanked for their “brilliance and wonderful teaching” at the 2024 Bristol Teaching Awards. With Bristol Dental School's Dr Angela Nobbs winning the Outstanding Research Supervision Award - Faculty of Health & Life Sciences, and Oral Surgery Team are nominated for Inspiring and Innovative Team.
Dentist and researcher awarded prestigious international fellowship
Dr Cher Farrugia from Bristol Dental School has been awarded an International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) STAR Network Academy Fellowship 2024.
Research could help young people born with cleft lip and palate achieve best outcomes when moving to adult care
Cleft lip and/or palate is a lifelong condition affecting one in 700 births. A new research programme, led by the University of Bristol and thanks to funding of nearly £2 million by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), will investigate how ethnicity, sex, socio-economic status, health literacy and geography affect outcomes for young adults born with a cleft. The findings will establish how to address this variation and ensure that all young adults have the same chance of achieving the best possible outcomes.
Community Engagement activities this Autumn
During the first term in our new building, the Dental School engaged with several local community initiatives.
Bristol’s new Dental School officially opens
The University of Bristol’s new, purpose-designed Dental School will be officially opened today [Friday 8 September].
Care home visits by Year 4 dental students
Our Year 4 BDS students, as part of their Social Accountability theme in the BDS21 Curriculum, visited care homes across the city to provide oral health guidance to carers.
Visitors see progress at the new site
A group of staff, students and invited visitors, had a tour of the new school site and saw construction progress on Wednesday 1 February.