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Siobhan Kelleher speaks to Barbara Derham and Jeannine Byrne about the International Symposium of Dental Hygiene, which comes to Ireland next year. Congratulations to the Irish Dental Hygienists Association on achieving the honour of hosting the International Symposium of Dental Hygiene (ISDH). Can you tell us a little about the journey? Barbara: In 2004 IDHA … Continued

Ian Creighton discusses the decisions to make and steps to take when choosing new instruments. What are the key considerations for a GDP when choosing new instruments? Ian: I suppose much like anything in life, it’s about the quality of the materials, their longevity and value. While price isn’t the most important consideration for dentists, … Continued

Niall Neeson explains why ensuring access to dentistry for those who need it the most will reap rewards – for you and your patients. Dental phobia is a massive deal for those people affected by it. It can have an impact on a lot more than oral health. It can filter into overall wellbeing, confidence … Continued

After such a challenging year for the profession, Siobhan Kelleher looks at the positives to come in 2021. Well, what a year 2020 turned out to be. As the year began, within weeks, it became clear that we were heading towards a global pandemic. Few of us could have predicted the unexpected and unparalleled events … Continued

The government is being asked to provide appropriate PPE for dentists providing emergency treatment. Dental Protection and the Irish Dental Association are calling on the government to help dentists. In particular to ensure they have access to appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), as they continue to treat emergency patients. In a joint letter to Minister Simon Harris, they say … Continued

Boyne Dental explains why it is the referral centre of choice north and west of Dublin. We pride ourselves on the quality of our patient care and our efficient and open communication with our referring dentists. We have long established relationships with dentists within 100km radius of our practice. Located in the heart of Navan, … Continued

Claire O’Farrell explains what stress is, where it comes from, and how we can protect ourselves from it. Recognising when we are stressed is a self-care priority for our mental health. It can be difficult to admit that we might be experiencing stress, but understanding it is a first step towards overcoming it. What is … Continued