University of Otago - Faculty of Dentistry

Kia ora! We offer a comprehensive suite of dental services to the community, including emergency treatment.

Phone +64 3 479 8889 for an appointment or to be assessed.

Patients can only be seen by appointment. If you have Covid-19/cough/cold/flu symptoms, contact us to reschedule your appointment.

We are open 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday

In the event of an emergency outside of our open hours, please call +64 3 474 0999 – the Emergency Department at Te Whatu Ora Southern (Dunedin Public Hospital).

Check out our very own Madeline Homan - the life of a dentist and how she got into the profession:

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Kia ora koutou

Are you needing a root canal??

We have an urgent need for patients needing root canals for student training.

Root canals mostly cost in the range of $400 to $700 at the Faculty of Dentistry, depending on the complexity.

Please call 479 8889 and make an appointment to be ASSESSED to see if you are a suitable candidate.

UPDATE: Thanks everyone! Accommodation found!

Kia ora! We have a new staff member and his family (couple and 4 year old child), looking for accommodation to rent (min 2 bedroom) in Dunedin ASAP. Please email [email protected] if you have or know of anything 😀 Many thanks!

Looking for participants for a research project (with University ethical approval). Looking for 8-18 year olds who have had a tooth completely knocked out through injury.

Pioneering oral pathologist Emeritus Professor Alison Rich, who recently retired from the University of Otago - Faculty of Dentistry, has been awarded an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the King’s Birthday Honours, for her many years of distinguished service to oral pathology.

"I’m delighted. It’s a wonderful culmination for my career," said Emeritus Professor Rich. "It’s also an important recognition of the unknown discipline of pathology. I never dreamed I would get an award like this."

Read more: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/kings-birthday-honours-local-recipients

Reminder of the Public Lecture tonight!
See the live stream link below for those outside of Dunedin or who cannot attend in person :)
https://www.otago.ac.nz/its/services/teaching/streaming/otago600495.html

The Life of a Forensic Odontologist, Summer School Public Lecture- University of Otago
See more about this event by clicking on this link https://www.otago.ac.nz/news/events/otago0237643.html
Livestream https://www.otago.ac.nz/its/services/teaching/streaming/otago600495.html

Extracting stories from teeth Dr Carolina Loch is interested in stories – specifically those which an animal's teeth can tell about its life.

The Life of a Forensic Odontologist, Summer School Public Lecture- University of Otago
See more about this event by clicking on this link https://www.otago.ac.nz/news/events/otago0237643.html
Livestream https://www.otago.ac.nz/its/services/teaching/streaming/otago600495.html

Congratulations to all our students graduating tomorrow.

We are proud of you! 👏👏👏

Congratulations to all our postgraduate students crossing the stage in tomorrow's 1pm University of Otago graduation ceremony, including this year's cohort of Doctor of Clinical Dentistry finalists: Sherry Lee, Beatrice Ng, Teddy Nguyen, Nick Pittar, Jesslyn Praganta, Nigel Tan and Sunethra Tennekoon.

Also graduating in tomorrow afternoon's ceremony are the University of Otago - Faculty of Dentistry's BDS and BDS Honours finalists, Masters of Dentistry, Masters of Community Dentistry, Bachelor of Dental Technology and Bachelor of Oral Health students.

Good luck, enjoy the day, and congratulations all!

Kia ora koutou
A reminder to all our graduating students that we are holding a prize giving in the John Arnaud Bell (Blue) Lecture Theatre at 10.30am tomorrow (Saturday 10th) for our final year prize winners. All the best for a fabulous graduation day!!

Enrolments are NOW OPEN!
Fingerprinting, bite marks, blood spatter, and DNA analysis: not just the stuff of TV CSI crime shows but also standard fare in one of the most enduringly popular papers offered in the University of Otago’s Summer School, the Sir John Walsh Research Institute, University of Otago’s FORB201 Forensic Biology course.

With international travel now open, we warmly welcome our special guest lecturer in 2023, Associate Professor Denice Higgins. An expert forensic dentist and the Director of Forensic Odontology, University of Adelaide, students will have a unique opportunity to hear from A/Prof. Higgins, who will share her experience and expertise in our campus-only FORB201 summer paper.

If you cannot enrol you still have the opportunity to hear from our fabulous guest as we are holding an in-person and live-streamed Forensics Public Lecture by A/Prof. Higgins, at 5:30 pm, 18th January 2023.

For more information click here: https://www.otago.ac.nz/summerschool/study/papers/index.html?papercode=FORB201 #2023.
To join the live stream on the 18th click here: https://www.otago.ac.nz/its/services/teaching/streaming/otago600495.html

Are you searching for professional development and experience in orthodontics? find more details below.

Are you searching for education in orthodontics?
A new opportunity for evidence-based orthodontic teaching is now available at the University of Otago.
Orthodontic internships at Otago consisting of short-term visits (one week or several weeks) are now being offered to nationally and internationally qualified dentists looking to develop their knowledge in orthodontics. The internship is particularly suitable for recently graduated dentists who are considering a career in orthodontics and plan to apply for a DClinDent in orthodontics, as the internship provides insight into the formal specialist training programme. Upon completion of the internship, a confirmation of attendance will be issued. The internship does not lead to a registerable qualification, which can be gained through a DClinDent.
An orthodontic internship will give you an educational experience in clinical orthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry in Dunedin. Interns will observe orthodontic patients treated at the University of Otago, attend a series of our lectures, seminars and tutorials, and learn under the guidance of experienced and renowned academic staff.
Enquire today
Email [email protected]

For further information: https://www.otago.ac.nz/dentistry/cpd/otago0236413.html

Huge congratulations to Professor Murray Thomson, who along with Dunedin Study director Prof Richie Poulton has been presented with the Royal Society Te Apārangi's Rutherford Medal, awarded for an exceptional contribution to the advancement and promotion of knowledge for the benefit of New Zealand society.
The team behind the 50-year-old Dunedin Study was awarded the Rutherford Medal at a celebratory Research Honours Aotearoa event held by Royal Society Te Apārangi at Glenroy Auditorium in Ōtepoti Dunedin last night. Associate director Prof Terrie Moffitt and senior investigator Ashalom Caspi, of Duke University, were also named on the award.
Many congratulations to Murray on this fantastic achievement, great recognition of his dedication and hard work throughout his career. This award once again highlights his world leading contribution to dental research.

The Dunedin Study wins Rutherford Medal and other Research Honours Aotearoa winners celebrated in Ōtepoti Dunedin The team behind the 50-year-old Dunedin Study, led by Professor Richie Poulton FRSNZ, University of Otago Te Whare Wānanga o Ōtākou, was awarded the Rutherford Medal at a celebratory Research Honours Aotearoa event held by Royal Society Te Apārangi at Glenroy Auditorium in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

Ways to keep your teeth healthy! 😁

Kia ora koutou

Given the weather conditions and staff availability, we have decided to cancel all patient appointments and teaching activities for the day. Stay warm!

Morena! What a stunning white sight to see this morning! Not so great for our patient appointments - patient dental appointments for this morning have been cancelled and will be rescheduled. A text confirming will be sent out soon.

A decision on this afternoons patient appointments will be made later this morning.

Primary/Urgent care clinic will remain open but will operate within the limitations of staff availability.

Students: all undergraduate clinics are cancelled this morning due to the current weather and road conditions.

Any other student clinics and simulation clinic will operate subject to staffing availability.

Enjoy the snow if you can!

We have the pleasure to announce the new date for the Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Jonathan Broadbent.
Streaming available! for more info click on this link https://www.otago.ac.nz/news/events/otago842152.html

Are you about to start your final year in your Bachelor of Oral Health?
Apply for the Lumino – Bachelor of Oral Health Scholarship!
Applications close 31 October 2022
💰 Valued at $3,000
ℹ️ For detailed application and eligibility information please visit:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/.../database/otago0232947.html
Please email: [email protected] if you have any questions!
University of Otago - Faculty of Dentistry.

Lumino – Bachelor of Oral Health Scholarship, Scholarships Database, University of Otago, New Zealand Lumino – Bachelor of Oral Health Scholarship

Floss like a boss!
• At least once a day
• Before brushing
• Up and down between teeth

Our researchers are currently researching and trialing needle-free dental anaesthesia for teeth extractions.
Published in the Journal of Dentistry, the research was a collaboration between our University of Otago - Faculty of Dentistry, the University of Auckland, and Auckland University of Technology, borne out of the MedTech Centre of Research Excellence. Further research is planned to expand the work.

Dental anaesthetic without needles one step closer after successful trial Researchers from three NZ universities have developed and trialled a needle-free way to deliver anaesthesic for teeth extractions.

Thanks to the Faculty of Dentistry staff who collaborated and volunteered in Sunday’s Clinic.
A free dental clinic run by volunteers in Dunedin has eased the pain of more than 100 patients in just four days, see more on TV3's Newshub by clicking on this link https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2022/08/free-dunedin-dental-clinic-helps-over-100-patients-in-just-four-days.html?fbclid=IwAR2p2zaLMS8LGS8q6BpnwJu772R625IVKwFDHsfV_Nf-zIr8inxpdLdOvFA

Is on TODAY! Our Open Days have academic presentations and activities, residential college tours, as well as lots of displays and activities from University clubs and services. It’s a showcase of what university life looks like at Otago.
Visit our Faculty of Dentistry booths on campus, see you there! 😊
Find more about clicking here https://www.otago.ac.nz/open-days/index.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsKDMzt6c-QIVQzVyCh20YAulEAAYASAAEgLg4fD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

The Faculty's Clinical Excellence Day is on! we are happy to run this event today 😀🙃

The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Otago is proud to present its annual Clinical Excellence Day, which highlights some of the most interesting and challenging clinical cases undertaken by our postgraduate students. In addition, several guest speakers will give presentations about achieving clinical excellence within their respective fields.

Students, staff and allied health professionals' welcome!

Details: Wed, 20th July 2022, 8.45am-1.00pm, at the Hutton Theatre, Otago Museum, Dunedin. You can attend in-person or online. Please register if you wish to attend by clicking on the link below or scanning the QR code.

https://www.otago.ac.nz/dentistry/about/news/events/otago840725.html