Special care dentistry took centre stage at the Irish Society for Disability and Oral Health’s (ISDH) annual conference in Galway in June. Chief dental officer Dympna Kavanagh outlined plans for the National Oral Health Policy and its relevance for special care patients at the meeting. Four dental professionals were also awarded for research and innovation … Continued
Long-term marijuana use has been linked with periodontal disease. A study of 947 New Zealanders were examined for their marijuana use from birth to age 38; participants showed an increase in periodontal disease from age 26 onwards. Compared to marijuana users, tobacco smokers showed poor gum health, decreased lung function, systemic inflammation, and lower metabolic … Continued
The Irish Dental Hygienists Association (IDHA) has won the bid to host the International Symposium of Dental Hygiene in 2021 in Dublin. The news came in June at the 20th International Symposium on Dental Hygiene in Switzerland, as IDHA members fought to secure votes for Ireland facing ‘stiff competition’ from Australia and Italy. Louise Fleming, … Continued
Stephen Murray considers the importance of dental regulation in Ireland An article in Irish Dentistry’s Regulation Debate asked ‘does every dental professional have the right to regulation?’ (January 2016) I think a more fundamental question is ‘does every patient have a right to be treated by someone who is regulated?’ – and to me, regulation … Continued
It’s that time of year again, and what better way to celebrate moving forwards than by looking back? It’s been five years since the launch of the first ever Irish Dentistry Awards in Dublin and we can still hear the applause from the night! Practices all over Ireland entered the 2012 Irish Dentistry Awards hoping … Continued
While we wait to see if there will be further changes in current proposals in the Dental Bill draft – or at least some clarification on issues surrounding mandatory regulation and fitness to practise – Irish Dentistry speaks to Alma McNally, a recent graduate from Trinity College Dublin, about the role of orthodontic therapists in … Continued
Above photo: Peter and Alex, two of the cyclists, take a break during training Three dentists from Beechwood Dental will cycle from Paris to Nice in France to raise money for the ARC Cancer Support Centre in Dublin. Peter, Alex and Greg will complete the 750km cycle in September in honour of their colleague, and … Continued
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