Demand for cosmetic dentistry in Ireland has boomed since the start of the pandemic. This is according to Caroline Robins, chair of the GP committee of the Irish Dental Association. Reported by breakingnews.ie, Ms Robins said demand had gone ‘off the Richter scale’, adding that Zoom is a key reason why interest may have spiked. … Continued
More than 50% of adults in Ireland delayed dental check-ups over the last 12 months, it has been revealed. This is according to new research carried out for Seapoint Clinic in Dublin by Opinions Market Research. According to Extra.ie, 51% of Irish adults have avoided dental appointments following the onset of the pandemic. The research found that women … Continued
Relife Ireland, a new division of the Menarini Pharmaceutical Group, expands on its existing dermatology portfolio by bringing an evidence-based and scientific approach to aesthetic medicine Relife Ireland is proud to host The International Dermatology Aesthetic Surgery Summit (i-DASS) on Saturday March 20th 2021. Dental practitioners with an interest in dermatology and aesthetic medicine are … Continued
Thousands of young people and children are stuck on dental waiting lists in Cork. This is according to data reported by Echo Live, which was revealed under the Freedom of Information Act. It shows that around 7,000 sixth class children are on a waiting list for screenings as part of the school dental scheme. In … Continued
The UK as a whole is consuming less sugar following the implementation of the sugar tax, it has been revealed. Research reveals that while the volume of drinks purchased did not appear to change, the sugar the beverages dropped by around 30g per household every week. The UK soft drinks industry levy (SDIL) was introduced in April 2018. … Continued
Researchers found that just 24 to 72 hours of interrupted oral health can lead to a drop in ‘good bacteria’ in the mouth. Poor oral hygiene produces bacteria that causes gum disease and accelerates the ageing of the oral microbiome. In a new study, participants were instructed to carry out optimal oral health regimes for three weeks. … Continued
General dental practitioners and their staff are eligible for £500 payments in Northern Ireland. This was confirmed last week by the country’s health minister, Robin Swann, in response to numerous queries from the profession and the British Dental Association (BDA). However, those at dental school missed out on a special recognition payment of £2,000 put aside … Continued
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