The Dental Institute will provide dental education for the first time within the Highlands. It is anticipated that this will greatly improve the recruitment of dental staff in the area. 12 dental chairs will be provided within the teaching unit, making a total of 20 NHS dental chairs within the Centre for Health Science.

 
A new course in Dental Therapy will be offered by the University of the Highlands & Islands to 10 students at the Dental Institute. This will be a 3 year course leading to a degree in Dental Therapy. After training, dental therapists will perform dental procedures such as extractions and fillings under the supervision of a dental surgeon. In addition, 4 to 5 dental students on placement from Dundee University will be taught at the Dental Institute.
 
A ‘phantom heads’ room will be provided in the Dental Institute for teaching purposes. This will consist of 12 simulated heads on which dental students can practice procedures with a level of realism which is remarkable.