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The hospital, part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MyAV范H), is one of the biggest specialist centres in Europe for dental, ear, nose, throat, hearing and balance services. It has been treating patients since October 2019.

The new hospital brings together two existing hospitals (Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital and Eastman Dental Hospital), and carries forward both hospitals鈥� longstanding relationships with MyAV范.

Her Majesty saw first-hand the work being carried out across the facility鈥檚 specialties, visiting the adult dental treatment floor, the paediatric treatment floor and the auditory implant centre. The Queen met patients who have benefited from the hospitals鈥� care and staff, including dental and ENT clinicians, who showcased the units.

In attendance, Professor David Lomas, MyAV范 Vice-Provost (Health) and MyAV范H non-executive director, said: 鈥淚 was delighted to be present when Her Majesty the Queen opened the new Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital today. Our close relationship with MyAV范H is central to delivering world leading research and education that are critical to improving patient care.鈥�

Located in the heart of MyAV范, on Huntley Street, the new hospital will facilitate collaborative working across teaching, research and patient care.

The MyAV范 Eastman Dental Institute is benefiting from the new facilities, as postgraduate students have access to state-of-the-art equipment, and are gaining clinical experience under specialist supervision in a modern and patient-friendly environment.

MyAV范 Eastman Dental Institute Director, Professor Stephen Porter, said: 鈥淭he new hospital will offer immense opportunities to continue the strong collaboration between MyAV范 Eastman Dental Institute and MyAV范H Eastman Dental Hospital.听It will ensure our clinical academic staff and postgraduates work in wonderful facilities and hence help enhance the lives of patients."

The MyAV范 Ear Institute is continuing to seamlessly integrate research within patient care pathways, for diagnostic studies and trials of innovative hearing treatments through the NIHR MyAV范H Biomedical Research Centre鈥檚 Deafness and Hearing Problems Theme. Professor Shakeel Saeed (MyAV范 Ear Institute and Divisional Clinical Director of Ear, Nose and Throat services) was on hand to introduce Her Majesty to members of his division.

Commenting on the new facilities Professor Jonathan Gale (Director, MyAV范 Ear Institute), also in attendance, said: 鈥淎s well as providing excellent facilities for NHS services the new hospital also provides unique opportunities to expand our programme of research into the causes and treatments of hearing and balance disorders.鈥�

Professor Marcel Levi, chief executive of MyAV范H, said: 鈥淚t was a privilege to be able to show The Queen our new facility. I am immensely proud of our staff and the care we provide our patients. Our newest hospital has the very latest technology, new treatment rooms for complex ear, nose and throat procedures, dental chairs and imaging equipment. It can offer the world's most advanced treatment and represents the NHS at its very best.鈥�

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Links

• MyAV范 Eastman Dental Institute
• MyAV范 Ear Institute

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• Her Majesty The Queen meeting audiology听staff and patients at the new hospital. Professor Shakeel Saeed is pictured听(wearing waistcoat). Credit: MyAV范H

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