£5m upgrade: University unveils dental school transformation

The facilities were opened by Nairn Wilson, president emeritus of the College of General Dentistry and emeritus professor of dentistry, King's College London.

The Dental Academy is a modern, primary care-based school that educates dental nurses, hygienists and therapists for General Dental Council registration as dental care professionals.

The school benefits from a long-standing partnership with King’s College London, whose dental students work alongside Portsmouth students to enhance their collective clinical experience. The school offers comprehensive oral and dental healthcare to the public, delivered predominantly by students in state-of-the-art facilities.

Chris Louca, director of the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy, said, “There is an emphasis on practical teaching within the Dental Academy, and these developments and new equipment will ensure our students are trained in modern facilities offering enhanced teaching, resulting in improved oral healthcare for all our patients.”