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The Advancement in Dental Technology - Leeds University School of Dentistry

Worsley Building, Clarendon Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9LU

  • 14 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Join us at the School of Dentistry! Come and explore our Dental artefacts and to see how dentistry has evolved over the years by viewing our labs and interacting with students and dental professionals. Children and families encouraged!

Breakdown of event
• Take the opportunity to look over our display of artefacts which include historical dental equipment and a range of animal skulls and teeth.

• In our virtual reality lab, you can experience cutting-edge dental training on machines that allow you to feel virtual objects. Examples start with basic manual dexterity practice and lead up to removing tartar and administering injections.

• Join Dr Rae Gillibrand for a talk on the history of dentures. From ancient innovations to modern marvels, see how see how far we’ve come in the quest for the perfect smile! Perfect for dental professionals, history buffs, and curious minds.

• In our Phantom Head lab, you can have first-hand experience of the student journey from Year 1 to 5.

• A visit to Our Prosthetics Lab is the perfect opportunity to see where our undergraduate students and dental surgeons learn how dental prostheses are constructed to a high standard using traditional and modern techniques using modern materials to ensure patients are receiving the best treatment to improve quality of life.

• Join some of our Open Wide students in colouring, games and activities!

We hope to see you there!

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:
1000-1400

Location & directions

Worsley Building, Clarendon Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9LU

Contact on day:
Colette Nicholas

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please contact [email protected] to book a slot between 1000 and 1400. We have slots available on the hour and half past the hour.
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking opens:
16 Jun 2024 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
11 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
10
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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