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How to do better dentistry

An insight into How to do better dentistry, a two-day course presented by professors Raymond Bertolotti and Edward Lynch. How to do better dentistry is a limited attendance two-day course being held in the Schull Harbour Hotel in West Cork, Ireland on 19-20 April 2023. It will provide 13 hours of CPD. Professor Ray Bertolotti … Continued

Full arch implants using Chrome Guidedsmile

Julian English visited the LS Browne Centre in Enniskillen, to find out all about Chrome Guidedsmile surgery. I recently visited the renowned LS Browne Centre, to see this famous set-up for myself and review the offering for dentists.  It is located in County Fermanagh, known for its natural beauty, with plenty of loughs and picturesque … Continued

Late-stage diagnosis for head and neck cancers rise in Northern Ireland

‘Too many cases of head and neck cancers are being diagnosed at a late stage in Northern Ireland, resulting in poorer prognosis and higher mortality’ – this is according to Cancer Focus NI and the British Dental Association. As Mouth Cancer Action Month kicks off in November, both organisations are calling for full implementation of … Continued

Irish Dentistry Awards 2022

Presented by FMC’s Leanna Ellis and co-host and judge Dr Stuart Aherne, the Irish Dentistry Awards enjoyed its largest ever ceremony, back after a two-year break. COVID-19 has been particularly unfriendly to our awards event. So you can imagine the delight for us and attenders at the 2022 Irish Dentistry Awards, at it largest ever … Continued

Report on tooth decay and oral health

We highlight a report in the Irish Independent, carrying great oral health care advice for patients and parents A major report into children’s health has been released through the Irish Independent. Children’s Health report is available on www.healthnews.ie/campaign/childrens-health. Titled advancing acute paediatrics in Ireland for the future of children and young people, the report is … Continued

Practical advancement of foundation skills and knowledge

Pembroke Dental is running a restorative dentistry course soon. Practical advancement of foundation skills and knowledge is a course tailored to newly qualified graduates with up to three years’ experience. This is an intensive, hands-on clinical teaching course, covering the core topics of posterior and anterior composites, all ceramic preparations, veneers and adhesive dentistry and … Continued

More funding cuts

  Dentists in Ireland have slammed the decision to cut back support to 10%, sparking calls for ‘meaningful support’. The Rebuilding Support Scheme, which was introduced in April this year, applied a 25% uplift on fees paid for health service treatments. This was implemented to help dental practices recover from the impact of COVID-19. But … Continued