University of Bristol Dental Hospital

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University of Bristol Dental Hospital
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
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University of Bristol Dental Hospital
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Shown in Bristol
Geography
LocationBristol, England
Coordinates 51°27′31″N2°35′43″W / 51.4586°N 2.5952°W / 51.4586; -2.5952
Organisation
Care system NHS
Type Teaching
Affiliated university University of Bristol, Faculty of Health and Social Care University of the West of England
Services
Emergency department Daytime
SpecialityDentistry
History
Opened1935
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The University of Bristol Dental Hospital is a specialist hospital for dental treatment in Bristol, England. [1] It operates in conjunction with the University of Bristol Dental School. The Bristol Eye Hospital is adjacent, and the Bristol Royal Infirmary nearby. [2] It is managed by the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. [1] [3]

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History

The hospital has its origins in the Dental Department of the Bristol Royal Infirmary which was established in 1883. [2] The first dental degree was awarded to a student in 1912. [2]

A site for a purpose-built dental hospital was selected in Lower Maudlin Street and construction started in 1935. [2] The dental hospital and school opened in 1939 and was extended in 1965, 1973, 1985 and 1995. [2] A major expansion and refurbishment was completed in 2009. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "University of Bristol Dental Hospital". University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "A Brief history of Dental Education Bristol 1874 – 2014". Bristol Dental Alumni. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  3. "Overview – University of Bristol Dental Hospital – NHS Choices". NHS Choices. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  4. "Our heritage – University of Bristol Dental Hospital". University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. 2012. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.

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