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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/2009/05/22/parental-smoking-a-major-influence-on-children/">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/2009/05/22/parental-smoking-a-major-influence-on-children/">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/2009/05/22/parental-smoking-a-major-influence-on-children/">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/2009/05/22/parental-smoking-a-major-influence-on-children/">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/2009/05/22/parental-smoking-a-major-influence-on-children/">Continued</a>

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Parental smoking a major influence on children

New research shows that the incidence of smoking increases greatly when both parents are smokers. The statistics suggest that while 48% of the population are either past or current smokers, this rises to 62% where both the mother and father smoked. Of the 48% of current or past smokers, 78% of these grew up in … Continued

White wine contributes to tooth staining

Drinking white wine can increase the potential for teeth to take on dark stains

Acupuncture eases radiation-induced dry mouth

Twice weekly acupuncture treatments may relieve the symptoms of xerostomia

Experimental drug shows promise against cancer

An anti-cancer compound may help in treating cancers of the head and neck

President’s girl wins Trinity scholarship

Dental students Emma McAleese and Hamed Fesharaki are celebrating their success as new Scholars of the College

New dentists for Northern Ireland

Health Minister Michael McGimpsey announces

Getting IT right the first time

CDSoft offers complimentary IT infrastructure consultation to new dental practices in Ireland