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The latest news & highlights from the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences at King's College London #oralhealth #dentistry

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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Congratulations to our prize-winning researchers at the British Society for Oral and Dental Research annual meeting. Nicholas Warren, Senior Colgate Prize Haiyang Xu, Oral Medicine & Pathology Group Prize Steffi Manetta, Haleon-Mintig Prize www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-s...
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King's success at BSODR Annual Meeting 2026 | King's College London
Students and researchers from King's College London celebrated a series of prize wins at the British Society for Oral and Dental Research (BSODR) Annual Meeting 2026, highlighting the breadth and qual...
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
How does a tooth know what shape to become? @ccrb27.bsky.social research has discovered that a tiny signalling molecule acts as a blueprint for shaping mouse incisors. The findings could help advance regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. Read the paper: doi.org/10.1242/dev....
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
A new study led by Dr Saoirse O’Toole from our Centre for Oral, Clinical & Translational Sciences found AI with 3D scans spotted more cases of tooth wear than routine exams (37% vs 22.3%) and did so with perfect consistency. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/ai-and-...
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AI and digital scans could help dentists spot erosive tooth wear more quickly | King's College London
Artificial intelligence combined with digital dental scans could help dentists more accurately detect and monitor a painful and costly condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Could MRI change dentistry? X-rays show structure but can miss early disease and inflammation. Work led by Dr Saoirse O'Toole suggests dental MRI could could make diagnosis smarter, safer, and more precise. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/could-t...
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Could the future of dentistry involve MRI instead of X rays? | King's College London
A new type of dental imaging could improve how dentists understand and care for our mouths.
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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
What if the secret to health gums started in the kitchen? Following a low-calorie diet may reduce gum disease inflammation. New @kingsdentistry.bsky.social research offers new insights into how oral and wider body health are closely intertwined. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/fasting...
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
The pituitary gland may be small, but its impact is huge - regulating growth, stress, reproduction and more. Now, a new study has created a detailed map of how this essential gland works. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-atl...
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New Atlas reveals more about how the body's “master gland” really works | King's College London
A new study has created a detailed map of the pituitary gland, often called the body’s “master gland” as it controls important functions like growth, stress, and reproduction.
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Great read in Dental Tribune. They spoke with @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social PhD student Dr Ke Zhou about his recent study suggesting that periodontal disease may be associated with broader systemic inflammatory and immune-related health risks. www.dental-tribune.com/news/study-l...
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Study links periodontal disease to autoimmune disease
Periodontal disease may be associated with wider systemic inflammatory and immune-related health risks, new study reported.
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Join our third annual Women in STEMM Season flagship event, Beyond Advocacy – Actionable strategies to drive equality in STEMM.⁠ ⁠📅 12 Feb⁠ ⏰ 16:00-18:00 📍 Great Hall, Strand campus⁠ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-adv...
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
No Health Without Oral Health The American Association of Endodontics spoke with @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social researcher Dr. Sadia Niazi, on her recent study that showed significant links between endodontic treatment and systemic health. Read the interview here: www.aae.org/specialty/be...
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Beyond the Tooth: How Endodontic Treatment May Improve Systemic Metabolic Health - American Association of Endodontists
Compiled by Elisabeth Lisican For decades, the connection between oral health and systemic disease has focused largely on periodontal inflammation — leaving other common dental infections overlooked. ...
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
New hope for IBD patients: King’s College London researchers @nevesjf.bsky.social and Diana Coman find gut immune cells help heal the intestine. A breakthrough that could transform future treatments. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/gut-imm... #IBD #GutHealth #MedicalResearch
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Gut Immune Cells Found to Help Heal the Intestine – New Hope for IBD Patients | King's College London
Researchers uncover a key mechanism that could pave the way for novel therapies in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
📊 The 2023 Adult Oral Health Survey is out today — the first since 2009. Good news: more adults keep their teeth for life. Bad news: tooth decay is rising, reversing earlier gains. @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social is proud to have contributed. #AOHS2023 www.gov.uk/government/s...
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Adult oral health survey 2023
A report on the findings of the 2023 adult oral health survey.
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Big news - a €2.2M ERC grant awarded to the new EPIC project will fund a groundbreaking optical platform for early detection of head & neck cancers. The aim? Real-time imaging for more accurate and less invasive diagnosis. Early detection could save lives. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/2.2m-gr...
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€2.2M Grant Awarded to Transform Head and Neck Cancer Detection | King's College London
A major breakthrough in cancer diagnostics is on the horizon, as Dr. Mads Bergholt from King’s College London (KCL) has been awarded a prestigious €2.2 million European Research Council Consolidator G...
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Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology (CCRB) @ccrb27.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
New paper from the Tucker lab at @ccrb27.bsky.social ! Authors Ticha Tuwatnawanit, @nanthwal.bsky.social and collagues analysed the formation and molecular identity of the glenoid fossa of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Link: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... (1/3)
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
🧪 New study shows saliva can reveal key immune cell types—like Th17, Th22, Tfh & NK cells—more than blood! 💡 Flow cytometry of oral fluid offers a non-invasive window into mucosal immunity. 🌍 Potential for diagnostics across respiratory & GI diseases. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-res...
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New Research Shows Saliva Can Reveal Key Immune Responses—Opening Doors for Easier Disease Monitoring | King's College London
Scientists from King’s College London and collaborators at Voluntary Health Services in India and Griffiths University, Australia have discovered that saliva contains a rich variety of immune cells th...
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
We are ensuring our students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to champion environmental stewardship, planetary health, and sustainable quality improvement throughout their clinical careers.
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
🎉 Big news from King's Dentistry! We’re proud to be the first UK dental school awarded Beacon Site Status by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare 🌍🦷 We’re empowering future clinicians to lead change for people and planet. kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-d...
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King's Dental Faculty Leads the Way in Sustainable Healthcare Education | King's College London
King’s College London’s Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences (FoDOCS) is proud to become the first dental school in the UK to be awarded Beacon Site Status by the Centre for Sustainable ...
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
We are delighted to announce that Martyn Cobourne, Professor of Orthodontics at King's, has been elected Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) at The Royal College of Surgeons of England. Find out more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/martyn-...
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Martyn Cobourne elected as Dean of FDS RCS England | King's College London
The Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences at King’s College London is delighted to announce that Professor Martyn Cobourne, our Academic Head of Orthodontics, has been elected Dean of the...
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Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology (CCRB) @ccrb27.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
New paper from @ccrb27.bsky.social out in Aging Cell! Work from Robert Knight’s group showed an exciting effect for a metalloprotease inhibitor in enhancing muscle regeneration in a zebrafish model of accelerated ageing. @kingsdentistry.bsky.social #Regeneration #Zebrafish #MuscleRepair (1/3)
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Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology (CCRB) @ccrb27.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
New review from our centre published in the Journal of Dental Research! Activating Endogenous Condylar Stem Cells to Enhance TMJ Repair doi.org/10.1177/0022... Congratulations Ticha Tuwatnawanit, @nanthwal.bsky.social and Abigail for this publication! @kingsdentistry.bsky.social (1/3)
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
🦷 New research from King’s College London explores how AI speech recognition could transform dental record-keeping—saving time and improving workflow. But the study also issues a note of caution: even the best systems can introduce clinically significant errors. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/ai-spee...
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
🏆 King’s PhD student Zhi Qin Tan has swept all three segmentation challenges at the MICCAI 2025 ODIN Workshop in South Korea! His work in 3D CBCT image segmentation is advancing dental diagnostics worldwide. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-p... #KingsPhD #MICCAI2025 #DentalImaging #AIinHealthcare
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
🧬💉 Did you know your mouth plays a key role in fighting COVID-19? New research from King’s College London and VHS, Chennai, India shows that COVID-19 vaccines trigger immune responses not just in your blood—but also in your saliva! 📖 Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/how-cov...
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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
A study by @kingsdentistry.bsky.social has found that people who follow a diet close to the Mediterranean diet are more likely to have better gum health, with potentially lower amounts of gum disease and inflammation. Read more 🔽 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/mediter...
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Mediterranean diet could reduce gum disease | King's College London
People living in the UK and following a diet close to the Mediterranean diet are more likely to have better gum health, with potentially lower amounts of gum disease and inflammation.
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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
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Toothpaste made from hair could stop decay, KCL scientists say
Toothpaste made from human hair could help repair damaged teeth, a King's College London study shows.
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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Smile like ewe mean it… toothpaste made from sheep’s wool could help repair teeth. According to @kingsdentistry.bsky.social, keratin can be extracted from hair and wool to provide a cheap, sustainable and clinically-friendly replacement for enamel. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/toothpa... #ScienceAtKings
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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
On this week’s episode of #BBCCrowdScience Dr Ana Angelova Volponi answers how teeth are made. She delves into her research on lab grown teeth – aiming to develop an alternative to fillings and implants. Listen here ⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #ScienceAtKings @kingsdentistry.bsky.social
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
So proud of the lab team at @ccrb27.bsky.social who achieved a silver LEAF accreditation as part of this. Special mention goes to Rhys Hippolyte-Belle who won the freezer challenge!
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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
A landmark MRC Programme Grant has been awarded to @alexfsantos2401.bsky.social and @nevesjf.bsky.social to advance research into food allergy and oral tolerance in early life. Find out more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-c... @kingsdentistry.bsky.social and @kingslsm.bsky.social
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King's College London Awarded £2.6M MRC Programme Grant to Advance Research into Food Allergy and Oral Tolerance in Early Life
King’s College London researchers have been awarded a prestigious £2.6 million Programme Grant from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Infections and Immunity Board to investigate the immune mechanism...
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KCL Alumni @kclalumni.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Are you a @kingsdentistry.bsky.social and @kingslsm.bsky.social student graduating this week? If so, your Alumni Team is looking forward to meeting you. 🔗 Alumni perks: www.kcl.ac.uk/alumni/forever-kings-edge #ForeverKings🦁
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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Ahead of the new #JurassicWorldRebirth movie roaring into cinemas, we asked: what can Komodo dragons teach us about how dinosaurs killed and ate their prey?🦖 Learn more about Dr Aaron LeBlanc’s (@kingsdentistry.bsky.social) research. #ScienceAtKings #KingsQs 🧵⬇️
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Tackling dental deserts: A systematic review from @KingsCollegeLon sets out to explore the geographic barriers to dental care and makes dental access recommendations for health policy. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/tacklin...
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Tackling dental deserts
A systematic review from King’s College London sets out to explore the geographic barriers to dental care and makes dental access recommendations for health policy.
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KCL Alumni @kclalumni.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
With graduations starting next week, we're excited to welcome new @kingsdentistry.bsky.social and @kingslsm.bsky.social grads into our alumni community. 🔗 Check out your alumni benefits: www.kcl.ac.uk/alumni/forever-kings-edge
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KCL Alumni @kclalumni.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Graduating from KCL next week? Meet the @kingsdentistry.bsky.social and @kingslsm.bsky.social alumni speakers who’ll be offering words of wisdom at your ceremonies. 🔗 Alumni benefits: www.kcl.ac.uk/alumni/forever-kings-edge
A poster showing the headshot of our three graduation speakers: Dr Vitor Neves, Dr Sarah Phillips, and Dr Jermaine Wright.
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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
A patch containing tens of millions of microscopic nanoneedles could replace traditional biopsies. So how does it work? The nanoneedles extract molecular ‘fingerprints’ from cells, without removing or harming the tissue. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/tens-mi... #ScienceAtKings
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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Changes in the mouth and gut bacteria of #Parkinson’s disease patients could be an early sign that their symptoms are worsening. Scientists have linked these #microbiome changes to cognitive decline in the disease. #ScienceAtKings @kingsdentistry.bsky.social www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
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Scientists link gut bacteria to early stages of Parkinson’s disease
According to the Alzheimer’s Society, around a third of people with Parkinson’s eventually develop dementia
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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
#ThisWeekAtKings the Minister for AI and Digital Government, Feryal Clark MP joined leading King’s interdisciplinary scientists to launch the UK’s first of its kind #AI for Science Master’s programme. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/ministe... #ScienceAtKings @feryalclark.bsky.social @aiatkings.bsky.social
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Minister unveils first of its kind AI for Science Master's
The Minister for AI and Digital Government launched the UK’s first of its kind AI for Science Master’s programme at King’s College London.
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Better Health & Care Hub @betterhchub-kcl.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Do short-term targets undermine long-term collaboration? What happens when there is no clear path forward? Join Professor Gerry McGivern as he shares his findings on how uncertainty impacts collaborative research and how to ensure success. 🗓 3 July 🕐 1PM 🎟 buytickets.at/betterhchub/...
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Select tickets – Temporal ambiguity in inter-organisational collaboration processes – Microsoft Teams
Join us for our third session in the Better Health & Care webinar series, where we will explore the pivotal but often overl...
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Researchers have conducted the first randomised controlled trial for the treatment of Grade III furcation-involved molars, an advanced and challenging clinical scenario. The SMART design shows feasibility for clinical trials when treating these cases. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/smart-d...
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SMART design shows feasibility for clinical trials when treating challenging periodontal cases
Researchers from the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences at King’s College London have conducted the first randomised controlled trial for the treatment of Grade III furcation-involved ...
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KCL Alumni @kclalumni.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
For our @kingslsm.bsky.social, @kingsdentistry.bsky.social and @kingsioppn.bsky.social alumni out there, here's another beautiful photo of our Denmark Hill campus to add to your collection. #ForeverKings🦁
A photo of the Denmark Hill campus  at night taken from above. The streets appear to be busy, filled with cars parked both on the street and along the road.
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KCL Alumni @kclalumni.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Did you know that hearing loss from birth affects around one in 1,000 babies born in the UK? New research led by King’s College London has identified potential new genes that may be responsible for deafness. 🔗 Read more: loom.ly/79rjdW8 #ForeverKings🦁 @kingsdentistry.bsky.social
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Candidate deafness genes revealed in new study
New candidate genes which could be responsible for deafness have been identified.
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Researchers from @ccrb27.bsky.social have explored the genetics of deafness, identifying potential genes, known as 'candidates' that could be responsible for the condition. kcl.ac.uk/news/candida... #ScienceAtKings #deafness
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Candidate deafness genes revealed in new study
New candidate genes which could be responsible for deafness have been identified.
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Celebrating International Women's Day with an invite from Number 10! Kathy Fan, Professor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Kings College London, was invited to No. 10 Downing Street for the International Women's Day celebration. Find out more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/celebra...
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Celebrating International Women's Day with an invite from Number 10
Kathy Fan, Professor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Kings College London, was invited to No. 10 Downing Street for the International Women's Day celebration.
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
A statement from our Vice-Chancellor following the tragic death of one of our students.
"A senseless tragedy struck our campus on Tuesday – a tragedy that has led to the loss of life of one of our students, Aalia Mahomed. Aalia was in her second year of study for her BSc in Physics & Philosophy in the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences and Faculty of Arts & Humanities. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time, and we offer them our deepest condolences. Aalia’s family has asked that we respect their privacy as they mourn the loss of their daughter. 

“Another of our students is still in hospital and is in our thoughts. We are in touch with their family to ensure they feel supported. 

“We cannot at this time share details of the accident as it remains a matter of active investigation by the police and we are in contact with the relevant authorities. 

“Words often bring little comfort at these difficult times when what has happened cannot be reversed – but I hope that in supporting our students and staff, and honoring and remembering what has been lost, we will find a way forward.”
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
We are delighted to share the news that King’s has moved up to 4th place for dentistry, in the QS World University Rankings by subject. This step up reflects our collective effort in ensuring we continue to be the leading University for dentistry in the UK. #QSWUR www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-4...
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King's 4th in the World for Dentistry in the QS World University Rankings
We are delighted to share the news that King’s has moved up to 4th place for dentistry, in the QS World University Rankings by subject.
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science and International Women’s Day, the podcast team in the Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology presents: “6 Minutes with 6 Women of CCRB”. This series is now live on Spotify! open.spotify.com/show/7GoTzSh...
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King's Dentistry @kingsdentistry.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
KCL PhD student Jordan Joel has been selected as a new member of the International Olympic Committee Young Leaders programme for 2025-2028. Find out more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-c...
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KCL Alumni @kclalumni.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
📢 Reminder! We’re delighted to invite alumni and staff from @kingsdentistry.bsky.social to our Dental Alumni Weekend on 7-8 March. 💠 Dinner booking deadline is: Friday 21 February 💠 Scientific programme booking deadline: Friday 28 February Registration details: loom.ly/jaDxml8 #ForeverKings🦁
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KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences @kingsnmes.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
🚨Next week🚨 Women in STEMM: Inspiring Inclusion - Strategies that work Last chance to register for the flagship event of Women in STEMM Season! 📅 5 Mar ⏰ 5–8 📍 Guy's buff.ly/430uwkz @kingslsm.bsky.social @kingsdentistry.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social
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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Hear from our alumni and staff about Africa Week, an annual week at King’s hosted by the African Leadership Centre @kings-sga.bsky.social. This year’s theme is Disrupting Distances: Nations, System, and Leadership. See the full programme of online and in-person events ▶️ www.kcl.ac.uk/africa-week
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