Dentists are increasingly leaving the NHS in Northern Ireland (NI), with work down by 30%, according to the British Dental Association (BDA). Ciara Gallagher, of the BDA, was giving evidence to Stormont’s health committee on Thursday, 13 June, according to BBC News. The committee heard that there was now a waiting list ‘to leave NHS … Continued
An oral rinse could be used to detect cancer at an early stage, according to a new study. The oral rinse would identify biomarkers for cancer in the oral microbiome, which could also be detected in pre-cancerous patients. Researchers analysed bacteria samples from the mouths of 98 patients, 30 of whom were known to have … Continued
The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has criticised the decision to scrap plans for a ‘badly needed’ new dental school in Cork. University College Cork (UCC) was given permission in 2019 for a new five-storey building in Curraheen, which would replace Cork University Dental School’s current campus, which it shares with Cork University Hospital. The plans … Continued
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