Experts’ study unveils a Peruvian menu of yesteryear

A US dental school is leading the effort to raise awareness of the importance of oral health as part of World AIDS Day today (1 December). Forty million people worldwide are living with HIV/AIDS and from the onset of the epidemic, oral health problems were identified as key indicators of the disease. Antiretroviral treatment has … Continued

To highlight the need for preventive action, the Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland (HPA), Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) and oral health promoters from the four Health and Social Services Boards joined together to raise awareness of Mouth Cancer Week, which ran last week. Speaking about the initiative Dr Brian Gaffney, Chief Executive of the … Continued

Recent craze is causing serious tooth erosion

On 14 November, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey officially opened the new day surgery unit at Antrim Area Hospital. The unit will deliver a patient-focused service for day-case dental and general surgery, and ear nose and throat (ENT) treatment, amongst other services. Speaking after the opening ceremony, Minister McGimpsey said: ‘This state-of-the-art facility will provide staff … Continued

Continuing professional development (CPD) was at the top of the agenda at a recent Dental Protection/Irish Dental Association evening seminar held at the Clarion Hotel next to Dublin airport. Kicking off the event, Fintan Hourihan, CEO of the IDA, welcomed delegates and reported that the Dental Council is following the lead of the Medical Council, … Continued

Ireland has the 15th most consumer friendly healthcare system in Europe, according to the 2008 Euro Health Consumer Index (EHCI) launched today in Brussels. This is one step up from last year’s 16th position, placing Ireland on a longer and firm improvement trend. One of the 34 performance indicators is dental care affordability. In Ireland … Continued