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Belfast homeless present oral health challenge

An assessment of the oral health needs of the single homeless population of north and west Belfast has identified significant problems among the patient group. The research, carried out in response to the British Dental Association’s 2004 report Dental Care for Homeless People, discovered that 92% of those examined had obvious signs of gum disease. … <a href="https://irishdentistry.ie/2021/02/26/patients-positive-covid-result-dental/">Continued</a>

High calibre candidates seek education elsewhere

According to a report issued this summer by the Higher Education Authority, every year Irish students travel to the United Kingdom to take up places on courses in higher education institutions. Students apply through the Universities and Colleges Application System (UCAS), a similar system to the CAO. Some high-points courses in Irish universities, including dentistry, … <a href="https://irishdentistry.ie/2021/02/26/patients-positive-covid-result-dental/">Continued</a>

Fluoride level tests in the pipeline for Ireland

Following a recommendation by the Irish Expert Body on Fluorides and Health, a country-wide study to check fluoride levels is being planned. Fluoride levels in tap water were reduced on 1 July this year, from 0.8 to 1.0 ppm to between 0.6 and 0.8 ppm, with a target value of 0.7 ppm. Legislation to amend … <a href="https://irishdentistry.ie/2021/02/26/patients-positive-covid-result-dental/">Continued</a>

Minister lines up bespoke contract for NHS dentists

On 2 July Health Minister Michael McGimpsey revealed that negotiations had already started between the Department of Health and the general dental practice committee of the British Dental Association to secure a bespoke dental contract for Northern Ireland, thereby enabling the recommendations of the primary dental care strategy to be implemented. The custom-made contract is … <a href="https://irishdentistry.ie/2021/02/26/patients-positive-covid-result-dental/">Continued</a>

New Dean for dental school at Queen’s

Paddy Johnston, a professor of oncology who is currently director of the world-renowned Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology at Queen’s, is to become Dean of Queen’s School of Medicine and Dentistry in September. His mission will be to transform medical education and research in Northern Ireland, bringing together world-class strengths in medicine, dentistry … <a href="https://irishdentistry.ie/2021/02/26/patients-positive-covid-result-dental/">Continued</a>

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Patients ‘hiding’ positive COVID result to get dental appointment

Patients have ‘lied’ about their positive COVID-19 test to get a dental appointment, a leading figure has said. Belfast Live report that Richard Graham – BDA Northern Ireland’s dental practice committee chair – has urged patients to be honest when booking dental visits. He said that some practices have found that patients have been withholding information on their … Continued

Improving oral health through tooth alignment

Align Technology launches free dental hygienist training programme. Are you a dental hygienist or therapist looking to get more involved in improving oral health through tooth alignment? Align Technology has launched a training programme. It is designed to show dental hygienists and therapists the pivotal new role they can play within a multidisciplinary, digitally-focused practice. … Continued

Medical card ‘chaos’ – profession voices fears over future of dentistry in Ireland

Dental treatment for medical card holders in Ireland is in ‘complete chaos’ as dentists continue to withdraw from the scheme. This is according to the Irish Dental Association (IDA), which voiced fears over its impact on patient care across the country. Data reveals that state spending on medical card dental care dropped by 30% between 2017 … Continued

COVID-19 – spike in calls from Ireland to Tenerife dental practice

A dental clinic in Tenerife has seen an increase in patient enquiries from Ireland, sparking warnings of prosecution. Garda commissioner Drew Harris spoke out after 50 Irish patients phoned or emailed the Dental Clinic Tenerife Sur requesting a letter or email of appointment. But none of the people enquiring turned up for their appointment, the … Continued

A slow journey to a smile transformation

Morgan O’Gara explains why patient education is just the ticket for successful long-term aesthetic treatments. Dental health and good oral hygiene are the foundations for any dental treatment, but more especially, aesthetic procedures. A mouth with active disease is a reservoir for bacteria, so before I can even consider any form of makeover, we must … Continued

Politician looks for UK-wide approach towards tackling dental access issues

A politician has spoken up about the dental problems facing Northern Ireland, dubbing the waiting list issues a ‘massive challenge’. Lord Rogan – an Ulster unionist peer – last week called for guidance on how the nations can work together. He asked for ways that ministers in London can work with the Stormont Executive and the other … Continued

COVID patients with gum disease 4.5 times more likely to need ventilator

Patients are up to three times more likely to experience COVID-19 complications if they suffer from gum disease. This is according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology. In a study of more than 500 patients with coronavirus, the research found that those with gum disease were 3.5 times more likely … Continued