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David Casey looks at the impact of limited resources and education in Ireland for oral health and palliative care on patients There is a special needs area in oral health that is untouched in Ireland today: palliative care. A palliative approach improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing problems associated with … Continued

Jeremy Biggerstaff demonstrates how to push your practice into the digital era Dentists are at the forefront of the digital age, and it’s becoming increasingly more important for dentists to embrace change and nurture a culture that focuses on continuous growth. The rise of digital and online technology, in particular, has experienced a significantly rapid … Continued

Irish Dentistry chats to Ace Braces Orthodontics owner Kevin O’Regan about the team’s big win this year, taking home five awards at the 2015 Irish Dentistry Awards Why did you decide to enter the awards? It is easy to be complacent and while it can be a challenge, it is more important to say ‘we … Continued

Alun Rees offers advice to those looking to whip their New Year finances into shape The New Year may have barely begun, so it may seem strange to start talking about year-end finances. But now is the time to decide how good your finance year will be, what profits you will make, and above all, … 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

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