Dental phobia came to the forefront last month at the Irish Society for Disability and Oral Health’s (ISDH) annual conference in Dublin. Almost 100 dental professionals attended the one-day interactive workshop. The day was led by Professor Tim Newton, a consultant psychologist from King’s College London. According to the ISDH, the aim of the conference … Continued
Concerns over new figures showing a drop in dental cuts have reached media outlets. The Irish Dental Association (IDA) is ‘shocked’ at the 57% reduction in dental care spending over the last five years, equating to the lowest amount of spend in 10 years. According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO), the total annual spend … Continued
We are surrounded by 3,000 acres of forest in the mountains of County Wicklow. It’s December, and it’s frosty. Looking up the long dirt road that leads to a row of rustic-looking buildings, it’s hard to believe that a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre could be as picturesque as this. But Tiglin is here to … Continued
From Best New Practice to Most Invaluable Team Member, the search is on to find out who will make it on top in the 2018 Irish Dentistry Awards. Now in their seventh year, the awards set out to celebrate the hard work and achievements of the dental profession in Ireland. Each year, more and more … Continued
New research suggests that genetics may determine whether or not we have a sweet tooth. A study has found an association between people who consumed high levels of sweets and one variation of a hormone. As a result of previous studies that suggest that the hepatokine fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) hormone may regulate sugar … Continued
Southern Cross Dental is set to host a golf day on 23 June – and is extending a complimentary invitation to its clients. The golf day takes place at Slieve Russell Golf Club in Ballyconnell, Co Cavan and includes a meet and greet at the Clubhouse bar, tee-off at 1pm, followed by dinner in a … Continued
At a recent meeting held by the Department of Health, it stated that the Dental Council will have the authority to determine which classes of allied dental health professionals will be subject to mandatory registration and fitness to practise. The Department added that this determination will be based on a ‘comprehensive risk assessment’. Concerns had … Continued
Stay in the know and unlock a world of oral health insights – sign up for our newsletter today. By subscribing, you confirm you have read and accept our privacy notice.
