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Jane Renehan answers another reader’s question – read on to learn how to carry out an effective risk assessment. The question – Dear Jane… Would you explain in simple steps how to carry out a risk assessment? Any guidance I have received seems to involve a lot of time and paperwork. I just can’t see the … Continued

Jane Renehan answers another question from a reader – this time, she’s busting some myths about hand-held portable X-ray devices. The question – Dear Jane… Are hand-held portable X-ray devices a like-for-like substitute for a wall-mounted intraoral X-ray machines? The answer Hand-held X-ray equipment should not be considered as a replacement for fixed or semi-mobile intraoral … Continued

The Irish Academy of American Graduate Dental Specialists Annual Meeting is coming to the Conrad Dublin this September. Tom Houlihan explains why it’s an ideal event for all dentists. Tell us a bit about your background. I was a general dentist for 20 years before going to America in 2008 to do a postgraduate qualification … Continued

Jane Renehan answers another question from a reader – this time, on purchasing a washer disinfector. The question – Dear Jane… Can you give me some advice as to what I should look out for when buying a new washer disinfector? This will be the first washer disinfector installed into the practice and I would … Continued

Jane Renehan, a national expert on dental regulation, answers a question from a reader regarding waste management compliance documentation. The question – Dear Jane… In our dental clinic, we take our waste management responsibilities seriously. Nonetheless, we’d value some guidance prior to reviewing and updating our waste management compliance file. What would you advise? The … Continued

Dental hygienist and coach, Siobhan Kelleher, speaks to hygienist and wellbeing advocate, Bernie Ffrench, about disability, wellbeing and the importance of protecting your future. Siobhan Kelleher (SK): Tell us about your career pathway. Bernie Ffrench (BF): Like most things in life, we are often guided to choose a career path that we feel excited about … Continued

Irish Dentistry gets to know Roisin O’Brien, mergers and acquisitions manager for Portman Dental Care – her role at the business, and her passions in and out of the profession. What exactly is your role within Portman Dental Care?  I’m the mergers and acquisitions manager for Portman Dental Care in Northern and Southern Ireland.  I … Continued