Belfast-based Dunmurry Dental Practice has scooped two wins in the 2014 Dentistry Awards – Best Patient Care and Best Team. The team are ‘over the moon’ with their win, according to practice manager Debbie McLorinan. ‘We are delighted to be recognised in these two awards categories. Best Patient Care is a huge win – it … Continued
Kellie O’Shaughnessy talks to Irish Dentistry about getting parents involved in a new oral health initiative for kids What exactly is the Dental Den? The Dental Den is a programme based on the needs of children and their families, which delivers prevention advice using non-clinical and practical methods. We run objectives like team practice policies … Continued
How a touching interaction with one HIV-positive patient lead John Seward to consider the importance of comfort and care in the dental profession Taking a phone call from a patient during Coronation Street isn’t something new; I’ve always believed that we need to be there for our patients. A recent one-day endodontic course with US … Continued
The HSE is undertaking ‘a major revamp of the system’ under which medical cards are granted and processed. Health minister Leo Varadkar and minister of state Kathleen Lynch announced the update following recent controversy surrounding the cutting back of discretionary medical cards, according to Irishhealth.com. Ten actions will be undertaken by the HSE to improve … Continued
Internationally acclaimed author and presenter Dr Subir Banerji will arrive in Dublin on 7 February 2015 for a one-day CPD event. Double CPD points will be awarded to participants for every hour of practical on the day. Dr Banerji will present a guide to direct and indirect restorations in the aesthetic zone, and will provide … Continued
What impact can space have on our teeth? Balwant Rai explains how a fascination with space and dentistry lead him to study the effects of the space environment on the oral cavity Ever since my childhood, I’ve loved watching the stars. I’ve always wondered about their existence and dreamed of becoming an astronaut. When I … Continued
A male body hang-ups survey revealed that 10% of Irish men fret about their yellow teeth. It may not be a lot, but the results show that body hang-ups, including yellow teeth, knock the confidence of over a third of Irish men. Other insecurities include hair loss (60%), belly or ‘love handles’ (41%) and ‘moobs’ … Continued
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