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Cork university continues expansion

University College Cork (UCC) has acquired a multi-million city centre plot to house its continuing expansion. The new site, located at the former Brooks Haughton Builders Providers between Copley Street and South Terrace, will house UCCs new business school. The deal, worth €17.25m was signed last month with Dairygold, owner of the site. The university … Continued

Disney bans smoking in its theme parks

Disney has banned smoking at Walt Disney World, Disney Land and water parks, it has been announced. ‘The removal of smoking areas is intended to provide a more enjoyable experience for everyone who visits,’ Disney says. The ban, which came into effect on 1 May and is being enforced by Disney employees, means that those … Continued

Smartphone tech gives brushing a modern boost

Mobile phones are everywhere – so why not use them to improve brushing techniques? That’s the conclusion of new research, which has found that smartphone-connected brushing aids can not only improve compliance but make brushing more effective too. A team of researchers lead by Elizabeth Kay investigated the impact of Brushlink, a device that attaches … Continued

How to: attract new patients online

Jeff Lawrie presents four top tips for dental practices looking to attract new patients online Many dentists rely on word of mouth from current patients as a source of generating new patients. While this can be quite an effective way of gaining some new business, it is also quite unreliable, as dentists are relying on … Continued

Childrens’ dental problems spell trouble for later life

Children who experience caries or periodontal disease could be at greater risk of poor heart health later in life, it has been revealed. A long-term study published last month (April) found that oral health problems may be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease as adults. The Finnish study, which followed patients from childhood into … Continued

New chief executive sought for Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority

The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) is looking for a new chief executive. The current chief executive, Olive Macleod, will leave the post in June, having completed a three-year secondment in the role. The body, which oversees safety standards in dental practices, hospitals and care homes in Northern Ireland, is understood to be looking … Continued

Dental Solutions: Practice of the Year 2019

Ciaran Gillan, principal dentist at Dental Solutions, reveals why winning Practice of the Year at the 2019 Irish Dentistry Awards has been the pinnacle of his professional career Congratulations on your success at the Irish Dentistry Awards! What did winning the overall Practice of the Year award mean to you? It was an amazing experience … Continued