Patients with chronic kidney disease and gum disease could have a higher risk of death than patients with healthy gums. Research analysed data from 13,734 people living in the US who took part in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III). Over 10 years, 6% of participants were found to have chronic … Continued
Michael Watson looks at the response to refugees in the dental profession in Northern Ireland Back in December, 10 refugee families were flown from Beirut to Belfast as part of the UK’s ‘vulnerable persons resettlement scheme’. Early this year we also learned of a dentist, named Mahfouz, who had been living in Lisburn for the … Continued
An audience of school children and teachers were hosted at the Killyhevlin Hotel in Northern Ireland on Friday 22 January for the launch of the Humble Helpers Programme. A new educational and charitable schools initiative, the Humble Helpers Programme aims to teach UK children about important humanitarian and healthcare topics, while also raising funds for … Continued
The British Dental Association Northern Ireland has backed moves among MLAs to consult on the introduction of a tax on the sugary drinks that are fuelling an ‘avoidable epidemic’ of decay. Northern Ireland has the worst oral health in the UK, with 72% of 15-year-olds having tooth decay, compared with 44% in England and 63% … Continued
More and more dentists are leaving Ireland to pursue careers – but not to the UK. As of 2013 there were 183 fewer dentists practising in Ireland, despite a rise in the number of graduates, according to recent figures from Eurostat. Chief executive officer at the Irish Dental Association, Fintan Hourihan, said: ‘[Graduates] are no … Continued
Whether you are a dentist, hygienist, nurse or technician, registration matters. It’s the lifeline to which you hang your professional standing on, and a way for patients to recognise your qualifications and dedication to care. Recently, the issue of registration in the Irish dental profession has been opened up for debate, as proposals for the … Continued
More than €700 was raised for Mac Domhnaill Dental’s work for Chernobyl Children International at the 2016 Irish Dentistry Awards in January. The practice’s charity work for the Chernobyl areas in Belarus was also chosen as the winner of Best Charity or Community Project on the night. Dr Marcas Mac Domhnaill, dentist at Mac Domhnaill … Continued
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