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Associates and practice owners needed for survey

The British Dental Association (BDA) has sent out an invitation to associates and practice owners to take part in a survey on levels of morale and job satisfaction. The survey aims to gather intelligence about dentists’ career intentions and views on health service dentistry. Practice owners will also be asked about practice investment and direct … Continued

Entering dental awards the easy way

Entering awards can be tough, but that’s a given. You’re putting yourself, your team and your practice under the micoscope, hoping that your peers will recognise the hard work you’ve put in the last year – and in your career – and deem you worthy of a national award. That’s a lot of pressure – … Continued

Dental profile: Bridget O’Connor

In a new feature for Irish Dentistry, Siobhan Kelleher interviews members of the dental profession for insights and opinions into the world of dentistry. Here, Bridget O’Connor discusses the advantages of myofunctional therapy How did you get involved with myofunctional therapy? I learnt about myofunctional therapy in 2010, when my husband Tony and I became … Continued

Sleep apnoea study ‘milestone’ for treatment access

A new sleep apnoea device from medical device company Imthera Medical will be tested on its first two patients. The patients have been implanted with the company’s Aura6000 system as part of a randomised, controlled, prospective, multicentre clinical trial being conducted in the US and Europe. ‘Too many patients are left untreated or undertreated by … Continued

Gum disease treatment hopeful for prostate sufferers

A study has shown that treating gum disease reduces prostate inflammation, also known as prostatitis. Researchers believe this study proves even further that gum disease is a ‘system-wide condition’ that not only affects the mouth. Researchers studied 27 men, 21 years old and older who had each had a needle biopsy within the past year … Continued

Financial help for dentists and their families

Denis Daly explains how the Irish Dental Benevolent Society is there for you and your family when the need arises The Irish Dental Benevolent Society (IDBS) provides financial assistance for dentists and/or their families when the need arises. The IDBS was set up in 1949 by Dr John Daunt and a group of other dentists … Continued

Dental profile: Emily Clarke

In a new feature for Irish Dentistry, Siobhan Kelleher interviews members of the dental profession for insights and opinions into the world of dentistry. Here, Siobhan talks to Emily Clarke about periodontal assessments and referral trends in dentistry Siobhan: What led you to become a periodontist? Emily: I’ve always had an interest in the surgical … Continued