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Jacqueline and Bernadette Ffrench discuss LIFT Ireland and how it’s promoting smile-worthy leadership from within. Picture the scene: it is January 2024, several different auxiliary dental team members are seated around the oval table in the alumni room at Trinity College, Dublin. Yvonne Howell, course director of dental hygiene and two of her students from … Continued

Lisa Grogan explains how connection can improve the patient experience and elevate your dental practice. In the busy nature of a dental clinic, it is easy to lose sight of one vital element – connection! As a dental coach and psychologist dedicated to helping dental professionals thrive, I want to emphasise the importance of fostering … Continued

Anneka Guray discusses how mentor training for the IDHA came about, how useful it can be and how mentoring is practised. In late 2023, the Irish Dental Hygienists’ Association (IDHA) began its mentoring programme journey. Our past president Linda Phelan’s concept was four years in the making. Her vision was to empower members, arming them … Continued

  There’s always two sides to the story. Siobhan Kelleher sheds light on how dental professionals can foster better relationships with company representatives. In the dental industry, there exists a relationship between the dental team and company representatives who provide products and educational resources. While some dental team members may take these relationships for granted, … Continued

Jane Renehan answers a reader’s question relating to the Health Information and Quality Authority’s new radiation audit procedures. The question – Dear Jane… How do HIQA’s new radiation audit procedures differ from the previous Dental Council clinical audit criteria? What has changed for practice owners and dentists?  Answer Legislative changes in recent months assigned the … Continued

Azure Dental reveals how it managed a major refurbishment to take it from out-of-date to state-of-the-art – without disruption to the patient experience. In a beautiful position in the heart of Blackrock in Dublin, the one thing that didn’t need to change at Azure Dental was the location. Aside from the seaside views and excellent light, … Continued

Siobhan Kelleher continues her series on lifestyle medicine by exploring the role of nutrition on health and sustainable living. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in lifestyle medicine and its impact on our overall health and wellbeing.  Lifestyle medicine emphasises the importance of making positive lifestyle choices, such as adopting a nutritious … Continued