Dental hygienist scoops $41 million in New York lotto win
It’s the ‘Icing on the cake’ for County Kildare dental professional
Clean mouth, clear mind
Keeping the mouth free of infection could cut down on cases of dementia
Dental plasma torch to kill tooth bacteria
US scientists have created a high-tech tool to kill tooth bacteria in the root canal. Researchers at the University of Southern California have come up with a plasma torch – an alternative treatment for infection of the root canal. Biofilms are particularly tough bacteria and are protected in a matrix that means they cannot be eliminated with … Continued
EC authorises health insurance tax scheme
Levies and tax relief scheme approved by Commission
Calcium intake poor in young adults
People shown to reduce their intake of calcium in their 20s
Postponed adult dental health survey takes place
Around 9,000 adults will have their teeth examined for ‘vital snapshot’ as part of the survey.
IDA to set up patient safety committee
New policy recommendations to be dealt with head on
