Mike Milward and Damien Walmsley (front) of the University of Birmingham School of Dentistry with the Saudi visitors

The University of Birmingham School of Dentistry has hosted a Saudi Dental College UK study tour headed by representatives from the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA). Delegates from 12 of the 18 colleges of dentistry in Saudi Arabia made the trip.

The party were welcomed to the UK by some of our worst weather in years, but received a warm welcome from staff and students.

The aim of the tour was for the delegation to learn about the School of Dentistry's quality assurance systems and accreditation in the hope of developing further collaboration and partnership opportunities. During the visit there was a frank and useful exchange of views on all aspects of dental education.

The visit was organised by the British Council and the delegation also visited Manchester, Leeds and Central Lancashire (UCLan) dental schools.