Just in, details of a 'Chemistry of Dentistry' day organised at the University of Greenwich on 23rd June.
Chemistry of Dentistry, 23rd June 2009
This is the latest in a series of events to be held at the University of Greenwich as part of the national project "Chemistry for our future". This is an Aim Higher project aimed at Year 12 students, and encouraging them to consider studying at university.
The day will cover a variety of aspects of the application of chemistry to dentistry, including the chemistry of tooth decay, the preventive role of fluoride, and the repair of teeth with modern plastic materials. There will also be some careers advice available on the subject of studying dentistry at university.
After an opening presentation to introduce the subject, students will carry out various experiments. These include measuring the release of fluoride from toothpaste, and showing how this taken up by tooth mineral. Students will also be able to study the setting of a modern tooth-coloured filling material that sets in blue light. Finally they will take an impression of a tooth using a modern silicone impression material, as used clinically, then use this impression make a model of the tooth from cement. This will allow them to see how artificial materials are used in prosthetic dentistry to make accurate replacements for lost teeth.
Please contact Professor John Nicholson by email (J.W.Nicholson@greenwich.ac.uk) or telephone (0208 331 9965) if you would like further details.