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Norwich to Get First Dental School

9 Apr

Summary

University of East Anglia to establish the first dental school in eastern England.
The school has been allocated 25 places, aiming for a September 2027 opening.
This initiative aims to combat 'dental deserts' in Norfolk and East Anglia.

The University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich is set to establish eastern England's first dental school. Following approval from the Dental Council and an allocation of 25 student places from the Office for Students, the school hopes to admit its first cohort in September 2027. This initiative is a significant step towards improving dental care access in a region described as a 'dental desert'.

This development comes after previous delays due to a government spending review, which caused the deadline for 2026 entry places to pass. The UEA's goal is to train dentists locally, thereby strengthening the general practice workforce and encouraging retention in the East Anglia region. Currently, the nearest dental schools to Norwich are located in London and Birmingham.

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