Government minister visits Peninsula Dental School
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- Published: Monday, 11 November 2019 07:44
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James Cleverly MP, Chairman of the Conservative Party and cabinet minister, has visited staff and students at the Devonport Dental Education Facility. He praised the work of the staff there in offering free treatment to people currently experiencing homelessness in the city. He met staff and students from the Dental School and heard about community engagement work including the weekly community clinic.
The centre is one of four across Devon and Cornwall where students from Peninsula Dental School treat patients under the supervision of qualified and experienced dental health professionals. Alongside its education role, it focuses on improving oral health and access to dental care for those groups who may feel excluded from mainstream dentistry, including homeless people.
Feedback from community clinic patients has shown attendance has a transformative effect, not only in terms of pain relief and motivation to look after their teeth, but also feelings of confidence, self-esteem and self-worth. James Cleverly, Chairman of the Conservative Party and Minister Without Portfolio said: “It was fantastic to hear from staff and students at PDSE about the excellent community-focused training at the University of Plymouth. The way the University is supporting homeless people in the city is inspirational and should be celebrated.”
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