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Baby teeth do matter, says poster campaign

The Oral Health Services Research Centre has produced four Happy Teeth posters for display in dental waiting rooms. The posters advocate twice daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste (1,000ppm) from two years and above. The posters also provide parents and carers of young children with the following key tips: Start brushing as soon as the first … Continued

Irish Dentistry Awards hits prime time TV

Irish TV joined the 2015 Irish Dentistry Awards guests on 30 January for prime time coverage on national TV. The show aired on 19 February just after 7pm on Dublin County Matters, a programme covering local news in Dublin and the surrounding areas. Finalists, partners and awards organisers were interviewed by TV reporters. Winners were … Continued

Prioritise smoking prevention during pregnancy

A report shows that women living in Ireland are less likely to report drinking during pregnancy, compared to their UK counterparts. The results relate to the recent appeal from Irish dentists to reintroduce free dental scale and polish procedures, particularly for vulnerable groups such as pregnant women. The report found a total of 13% of … Continued

Irish Dentistry Awards 2015 – the winners!

Photo: Ace Braces Orthodontics came away with five wins on the night, including Overall Practice of the Year Time flies when you’re having fun – which was certainly the case at this year’s Irish Dentistry Awards on Friday 30 January. Finalists and guests streamed into the outstanding Mansion House venue, host of this year’s awards, … Continued

New BDA Northern Ireland branch president

Photo: Philip Henderson has been announced as the new branch president for BDA NI Philip Henderson has become the new branch president for the British Dental Association (BDA) Northern Ireland. Philip is a long established BDA member and currently the Northern Ireland member of the BDA principal executive committee (PEC), as well as a former … Continued

Dental roadshows return to Ireland

Dental Protection will host a series of Horizons roadshows, taking place throughout Ireland in January 2015. The evening roadshows Don’t get caught out will focus on avoiding the pitfalls in oral surgery and endodontics in general practice. The roadshows will take place at the Hilton Hotel Charlemont Place, Dublin on Tuesday 13 January, the Maryborough … Continued

New Year budget: start with the end in mind

Alun Rees offers advice to those looking to whip their New Year finances into shape The New Year may have barely begun, so it may seem strange to start talking about year-end finances. But now is the time to decide how good your finance year will be, what profits you will make, and above all, … Continued