Charles Sturt University is delighted that the spotlight has turned onto the critical shortage of dental workers in NSW. The University supports the State Government and NSW Opposition calls for action on dental health.

Charles Sturt University today announced that it had submitted a formal proposal to the Australian Government for the establishment of a cross-campus School of Dentistry and Oral Health with primary facilities in Orange and Wagga Wagga.

Charles Sturt University has welcomed comments from the National Party supporting plans to train dentists for the bush, in the bush.

The Vice-Chancellor of Charles Sturt University, Professor Ian Goulter, and senior members of the University welcomed the opportunity to have a brief meeting with the Prime Minister, Mr John Howard, today as part of the Prime Minister’s visit to Bathurst.

As part of the largest initiative ever undertaken by Charles Sturt University - to improve dental health in regional Australia - the launch of the proposed plans for the University’s Orange Oral Health and Dental School will be held in the Conference Room, CSU Orange Campus, this Friday 16 March.

Charles Sturt University has received a special invitation to attend a luncheon with the Executive Committee of the Australian Dental Association – ADA (NSW Branch) to be held in Orange, NSW on Friday 30 March to further discuss CSU’s plans to solve the rural dental health crisis.

Professor Ian Goulter, Vice-Chancellor of Charles Sturt University today welcomed the endorsement of the Rural Dental Action Group for CSU’s bid to establish a School of Dentistry and Oral Health in inland NSW.

Ms Karen Pollard, lecturer with the School of Clinical Sciences at Charles Sturt University, has attracted extensive media coverage for her research into the safety of ultrasound screenings during pregnancy.

Charles Sturt University’s academic excellence and work within the Orange community will be celebrated and highlighted this week with a series of events culminating at a special Community Day to be held at the University’s new Orange Campus on Saturday 9 September.