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The Cardiff students providing dental care to communities in the Cynon Valley
20 January 2025
Mountain Ash Primary Care Dental Unit is a modern, purpose-built clinic situated in an area of high dental need in South Wales
It is estimated that 10,000 people in the Cynon Valley do not have access to a dentist. Cardiff University's state-of-the-art unit, located at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon ('Cynon Valley Hospital') was developed to be reflective of general practice and provides a wide range of free dental care for local residents unable to access regular dental care. It is part of a wider outreach programme developed by the Cardiff University School of Dentistry across Wales, with the aim of enabling the local populations to attain a high standard of dental health.
Built on the success of the first Primary Care Clinical Teaching Unit at St. David's Hospital, Cardiff, the 18-chair clinic at Mountain Ash was opened in 2012 through a partnership between Cwm Taf Local Health Board, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff University and the Welsh Government.
Students commence their clinical training at the Unit in their final year and attend the Unit approximately once a week during this twelve-month period.
The Unit provides training for dentists, therapists and hygienists. Dental students are provided with one-to-one nursing support. Emphasis is placed on developing their ability to work effectively with all members of the team, including their dental clinical practice colleagues and the onsite dental laboratory.
