An £80,000 grant will support the fit testing of respirator masks in Northern Ireland, is has emerged today. The Health and Social Care Board secured the five-figure sum to help fit test FFP2 and FFP3 masks for dental professionals. This comes as part of their plan to remobilise general dental services (GDS). Letters will be … Continued
The chief dental officer for Northern Ireland has confirmed urgent dental care centres (UDCs) will continue operating seven days a week. This follows communications sent on 7th July where the CDO, Michael Donaldson, set out the board’s intention to reduce service provision at all UDCs. However, in a new letter to the profession, he confirmed UDCs will operate … Continued
The acting CDO for Northern Ireland has responded to a number of key dental issues voiced by the profession. Yesterday, CDO Michael Donaldson appeared before the Assembly Health Committee alongside Paul Montgomery, acting director of general health policy. The pair responded to a number of problems from committee members, many of which were highlighted by the British Dental … Continued
Linzy Baker discusses the ins and outs of level 7 facial aesthetics – and why it’s worth the investment. Throughout university, facial aesthetics was always a skill I aimed to obtain on completion of my training as a dental therapist. I have always had an interest in aesthetics – both facial and dental – and could stare at … Continued
The British Dental Association (BDA) met with the health minister for Northern Ireland following concerns over PPE and the sustainability of dentistry. On Monday, dental practices were able to kickstart non-AGP procedures for the first time since lockdown began. But ahead of AGPs being given the green light on 20th July, the group raised a number of … Continued
The British Dental Association (BDA) have said dental services ‘need to be prioritised’ before they become unsustainable. Speaking at the Assembly Committee for Health, the association argued that practices are significantly hindered by PPE costs. Social distancing requirements and cross infection guidelines also have significant implications. The evidence was given ahead of the practice reopening date – Monday … Continued
The Irish Society for Disability and Oral Health (ISDH) is hosting a webinar to help improve the wellbeing of the profession. The event – titled ‘training the muscle of resilience: preventing combat & compassion fatigue in special care dentistry using resilience’ – will take place on Thursday 25th June at 8pm. Sponsored by GSK, the … Continued
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