Uncovering clues in ancient dolphin teeth
Thursday, 24 October 2019
Early Career Award for Distinction in Research, 2019 winner, Dr Carolina Loch, Department of Oral Sciences
Translational Research Grant applications sought
Friday, 4 October 2019
All academic staff in the Division of Health Sciences are eligible to apply for the Translational Research Grant.
Slice of dental history in Samoa
Tuesday, 24 September 2019
There is a little slice of the Faculty of Dentistry’s history in Samoa with the recent arrival of dental chairs no longer needed in Dunedin, with the development of the new clinical services building.
2019 Sir John Walsh Research Institute Awards presented at SJWRI Research Day
Wednesday, 11 September 2019
Congratulations to the recipients of Sir John Walsh Research Institute Awards for 2019, which were announced and awarded at the conclusion of SJWRI Research Day on Wednesday 11 September at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Our Institute Awards celebrate the research achievements of academic staff and postgraduate students, as well as commending the contribution of general staff to the research successes of the SJWRI and Faculty of Dentistry.
Celebrating our research excellence: SJWRI Research Day 2019
Wednesday, 11 September 2019
SJWRI Research Day 2019, highlighting the research achievements of the University of Otago's Sir John Walsh Research Institute and Faculty of Dentistry, was held on Wednesday 11 September at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. The programme featured presentations from academic researchers, invited keynote speakers and postgraduate students, a research poster competition, and the presentation of the SJWRI Awards for 2019.
Three awards for Health Sciences PVC
Wednesday, 11 September 2019
Three fellowships from three major international dentistry organisations have been awarded to the University’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) Professor Paul Brunton in the past year.
Samoa able to expand dental services, thanks to University’s goodwill
Wednesday, 11 September 2019
The University of Otago is gifting dental chairs from its Faculty of Dentistry to the Samoan Ministry of Health to assist with dental care in the Pacific nation.
Dental redevelopment progresses
Wednesday, 4 September 2019
Good progress is being made on the demolition of the old interior of the Walsh Building in preparation for a new fitout which is part of Stage 2 of the Dental School Redevelopment.
SJWRI research supported by 2019 NZ Dental Research Foundation and Ministry of Health oral health funding
Monday, 2 September 2019
The New Zealand Dental Association and Ministry of Health (MoH) are key supporters of our cutting-edge dental and oral health research, through the NZ Dental Research Foundation (NZDRF) and MoH Oral Health Research funding rounds. Funding from these grants supports the research of our academic and research staff, as well as training of our postgraduate students.
In the 2019 NZDRF funding round, a total of $142,212 in funding has been awarded for research projects led by our staff, PhD and DClinDent students. SJWRI researchers were also principal investigators on projects awarded $61,059 in targeted Ministry of Health Oral Health Research funding.
As always, we thank the NZ Dental Research Foundation and the Ministry of Health for their continued support.
Introducing Dr Ian Towle, our new Sir Thomas Kay Sidey Postdoctoral Fellow
Wednesday, 7 August 2019
The SJWRI is delighted to introduce our Sir Thomas Kay Sidey Postdoctoral Fellow for 2019, Dr Ian Towle. Ian will be working under the mentorship of Dr Carolina Loch on a research project titled ‘An evolutionary perspective on dental properties, disease and wear’.
Familiarity and forward-thinking for new Faculty of Dentistry Dean
Monday, 5 August 2019
It will be both a homecoming and a new adventure when the University of Otago Faculty of Dentistry’s new Dean arrives next year.
Professor Murray Thomson wins 2019 Chaffer Medal
Tuesday, 30 July 2019
A Dunedin researcher, ranked as one of the world’s best dental scientists, has been awarded the University of Otago Division of Health Sciences Chaffer Medal for distinguished performance in health research.
Dentistry building gets Ministerial stamp of approval
Tuesday, 16 July 2019
Education Minister Chris Hipkins declared Kiwi’s teeth to be in good hands at Otago's Faculty of Dentistry, following a tour of the new Clinical Services Building last week.
Dental research could mean big savings
Tuesday, 16 July 2019
A fourth-year undergraduate dental student has already made a mark in the world of dental research – and her findings could bring future savings to New Zealand’s dental practices.
$1.2M Health Research Council project grant awarded to A/Prof Brian Monk of the SJWRI
Monday, 1 July 2019
Congratulations to A/Prof Brian Monk of the SJWRI’s Molecular Microbiology research programme on the award of a three-year Project Grant worth $1,199,967 in the 2019 Health Research Council of New Zealand annual funding round, for his project ‘Readying next-generation antifungals for drug development’. This continues a long-standing programme of Marsden Fund and HRC-supported research into antifungal drug development in A/Prof Monk’s laboratory. A/Prof Monk says, "The research will use our structure-based understanding of how existing antifungals work in order to create new broad-spectrum drugs that are more effective and inexpensive."
New Auckland dental base on target for February
Monday, 24 June 2019
The concrete floor slab has been poured for the top floor of the University of Otago’s new $28.3 million dental teaching facility and patient treatment clinic beside the Manukau SuperClinic in South Auckland, the University’s Chief Operating Officer, Stephen Willis, says.
Dentistry faculty gives schools 150 mouthguards to celebrate University’s 150th birthday
Thursday, 13 June 2019
The University of Otago’s Faculty of Dentistry is celebrating the University’s 150th anniversary by donating 150 custom-fitted mouthguards to schools and promoting the use of mouthguards among students when playing sport.
New building opened at national centre for dentistry
Tuesday, 11 June 2019
One of the “highest tech” dental facilities in the world was officially opened this morning – the hospital-level patient-treatment building for New Zealand’s only national centre for dentistry, at Otago.
Streamlining in the new national dentistry building
Thursday, 9 May 2019
Using electronic patient records in the new national centre for dentistry building at the University of Otago will streamline patients’ treatment, students’ learning and collaboration on patient care, Faculty of Dentistry Organisational Delivery Project Manager Dr Peter Cathro says.
Training in new dentistry building
Monday, 29 April 2019
Super-users have just trained on more than 200 dental chairs for patients in New Zealand’s new national dental teaching facility, on the University of Otago’s Dunedin campus.
Busting barriers to dental care – Pasifika adolescents hold the answers
Thursday, 18 April 2019
Sitting at the forefront of inequalities in oral health care, Pasifika youth are well placed to provide solutions to the problem, a unique University of Otago study has found.
New Auckland dental base on target
Thursday, 4 April 2019
Construction of the University’s dental teaching facility and patient treatment clinic in South Auckland is proceeding well, with structural steel now being ordered, Campus Development Division Director David Perry says.
Poetry-writing researcher’s ‘Microscopic Blues’ wins new digital microscope
Wednesday, 3 April 2019
It’s not just the fact Dr Dawn Coates has won the Faculty of Dentistry a new microscope, it’s the way she won which has faculty staff buzzing.
Exceptional staff recognised at awards ceremony
Friday, 1 February 2019
The University’s first award ceremony for 2019 was held last week, recognising exceptional performance by staff and, for the first time, excellence in health and safety.
Otago researcher contributes piece to the puzzle of baleen whales’ evolution
Wednesday, 23 January 2019
An Otago researcher has added another piece to the puzzle of the evolution of modern baleen whales with a world-first study examining the teeth and enamel of baleen whales’ ancestors.
History-making donation secures future of Auckland dental facility
Monday, 10 December 2018
The University of Otago is grateful to internationally renowned businessman and philanthropist Graeme Hart and his wife Robyn for their generous donation of $10 million which will help develop a new dental teaching facility in South Auckland.
University of Otago receives largest donation ever of $10 million from alumnus
Friday, 7 December 2018
The University of Otago is delighted to announce that internationally renowned businessman and philanthropist Graeme Hart and his wife Robyn are donating $10 million to the University – the most significant single donation in the University’s almost 150 year history.
Māori health professional graduand numbers soar to new heights
Wednesday, 5 December 2018
The number of University of Otago Māori health professional graduands has climbed to an historic high.
