Latest news from SJWRI

14 Apr 2025
Pioneering method detects oral cancer earlier
The powerful potential of nano technologies and AI to detect oral cancer earlier and more accurately have been revealed...

18 Sep 2024
SJWRI research supported by the NZ Dental Association and Ministry of Health

06 Sep 2024
Journal celebrates geology legend
The University of Otago’s Geology Museum is filled with fossil treasures including many discovered by the late Professor...

22 Aug 2024
Prestigious governance role for Otago academic
Aotearoa’s representation at the highest levels of the forensics landscape has taken a leap forward with the appointment...

24 Jul 2024
Oral health academic awarded for vitamin D research
Dr Deanna Beckett’s dedication to oral health has been recognised with a prestigious award – one that came as a surprise...

14 Jun 2024
Passion for Māori public health leads to fellowship
Growing up, Samuel Carrington was always baffled why dental care cost so much once you turn 18, particularly disadvantag...

14 Mar 2024
Otago wins international dentistry award third year in a row
University of Otago’s Faculty of Dentistry has won a prestigious international award for the third consecutive year.

18 Dec 2023
Study provides insights into diets of early primates
Turns out our love of sweet food goes back – way back – to our early primate ancestors, a University of Otago-led study...

12 Dec 2023
Otago announces 29 new professors
Twenty-nine University of Otago academics are being promoted to the position of Professor this year.

11 Oct 2023
MoH OHRF and NZDRF Grant Awards 2023
The New Zealand Dental Association and Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health (MoH) are key supporters of our dental and oral...

20 Jul 2023
SJWRI awards celebrate our research stars
Our annual awards recognise the research achievements of our staff and students.

20 Jul 2023
Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium 2023
The Faculty of Dentistry’s annual Clinical Excellence Day and Sir John Walsh Research Institute Research Day were combin...