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Pictured above: three-dimensionally printed jaw model A 41-year-old Indian cancer patient has been given a new set of teeth using a three-dimensionally printed jaw model. After undergoing infrastructure maxillectomy surgery (removal of the upper jaw and palate), the patient’s nose and maxillary sinus to the oral cavity was exposed. Following radiotherapy for six weeks he … Continued

Richard Gray looks at what the future may hold for dental professionals dealing with inheritance tax The UK and Ireland differ in their treatment of inheritance tax, but both allow the deceased party’s husband, wife or civil partner to receive the entirety of their estate tax-free. The differences come about when the surviving partner also … Continued

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

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

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

Lorraine Browne tells us how an impromptu entry into the 2014 Irish Dentistry Awards helped her win Best Practice Manager What do you think is your strongest trait as a practice manager? I think my strongest trait is my ability to multitask. Working in a dental practice is becoming increasingly more difficult with new legislations … Continued

Irish Dentistry talks to Michael Aicken about the surge of interest in his aesthetic dentistry courses in Northern Ireland What treatments are covered on the Visage Academy course? Botulinum toxin type A (sometimes referred to generically as ‘Botox’) and dermal fillers, so this means we cover forehead, frown lines, crow’s feet, undereye, mouth corners, bunny … Continued