What is the Lincolnshire Institute of Dental and Oral Health?

The Lincolnshire Institute of Dental and Oral Health (LIDOH) is a new institute at the University of Lincoln focused on dental training and improving access to care.

What courses will the new dental institute offer?

The institute will offer a new BSc in Dental Hygiene and Therapy starting in September.

How was the new dental institute funded?

The institute was funded with £1.5 million through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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New Dental Institute Opens in Lincoln

8 Mar

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Summary

A new dental institute has opened at the University of Lincoln.
It will offer a BSc in Dental Hygiene and Therapy starting September.
The institute received £1.5m in funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The Lincolnshire Institute of Dental and Oral Health (LIDOH) has officially opened its doors at the University of Lincoln, aiming to significantly improve dental care access. The institute will commence offering a new Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and Therapy from September, training 30 students each year. This initiative is supported by a £1.5 million investment from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

This development is particularly crucial for Lincolnshire, which faces long waiting times for NHS dental appointments. The institute's strategic focus on recruiting local individuals, including experienced dental nurses through a dedicated gateway year, seeks to build a homegrown talent pool. Advanced clinical simulation technology, including a 'phantom head' unit, will provide students with hands-on training.