Robert Craig reveals how aesthetic dentistry is expanding in Ireland, and what the Irish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry is doing to aid this movement In my 26-year career in dentistry, there has never been a more exciting time for aesthetic dentistry in Ireland. There is a real hunger for world-class teaching; the doom and gloom … Continued
The British Dental Association’s (BDA) Northern Ireland office has received notice that the Stormont Assembly government is backing down on its proposed £2,000 pay cuts for foundation dentists. Following a recent victory on cuts to the salaries of foundation dentists in England and Wales, the BDA has been informed that the devolved administration intends to … Continued
Free mouth cancer screenings took place in dental practices across Ireland last week to raise awareness of the deadly disease. The free exams were in support of Mouth Cancer Awareness Day (17 September) to heighten the public’s awareness and understanding of mouth cancer. Dr Kevin Murphy, principal dentist at Chatham Street Dental Care in Dublin, … Continued
DMI, one of Ireland’s largest dental and medical suppliers, has acquired 100% of the share capital of Dentaquip Limited, a dental supply company based in Lisburn, Co Antrim. DMI hopes the investment in Dentaquip will further ‘reinforce its position as an all-Ireland dental supplier’. Pat O’Brien, CEO of DMI, said: ‘We are delighted to acquire … Continued
Award-winning practice manager Lorraine Browne explains the best methods behind managing a dental practice effectively during busy periods, including how to stay organised while entering the Irish Dentistry Awards We’ve all heard the old saying, ‘failing to plan is planning to fail’ and this couldn’t be more true than when working in a busy dental … Continued
Onsite Dental will be touring Ireland with a 53-foot mobile dental practice from October through to the middle of January 2014. The mobile dental practice tour will be teaming up with Irish dental professionals to provide patients with free dental examinations and oral health advice, visiting up to 27 large business parks throughout the Dublin … Continued
Alcohol is killing one person per hour and sending 1.2 million to hospital each year in the UK and Northern Ireland, figures reveal. Substance abuse charity Alcohelp is calling on the government to implement a series of measures to tackle alcohol misuse, such as restricting the sale of alcohol to specific times of the day. … Continued
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