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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/2009/02/26/dental-and-medical-students-save-lives-at-queens/">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/2009/02/26/dental-and-medical-students-save-lives-at-queens/">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/2009/02/26/dental-and-medical-students-save-lives-at-queens/">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/2009/02/26/dental-and-medical-students-save-lives-at-queens/">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/2009/02/26/dental-and-medical-students-save-lives-at-queens/">Continued</a>

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Dental and medical students save lives at Queen

Dr Mark Hamilton is returning to Queen’s on Monday, 9 March to host this year’s SWOT Fashion Show alongside television presenter Emma-Louise Johnston. This annual event is organised by the fourth-year dentistry and medical student society Students Working Overseas Trust (SWOT). This year’s show, to be held in Whitla Hall, features a special appearance by … Continued

Minister announces NIMDTA re-appointments

The Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey, has re-appointed three non-executive members to the Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency (NIMDTA). Dr Ronald Atkinson has been re-appointed for a further three years, while Mrs Anna Eggert and Dr John Marley have both been re-appointed for a further four years. Dr Ronald Atkinson lives in Hillsborough, Co … Continued

New approach to dental visits may ease kids

A new study, to be published in The Journal of Pediatrics, has found that anxiety levels can be reduced in children when the sensory environment of the dental surgery is changed. For many children, a trip to the dentist is a stressful experience. The sounds, smells, and lights associated with the clinical setting can cause … Continued

Cork-based firm launches new implant technology

A Cork-based bio-medical firm has launched ground-breaking surface modification and coating technology that can be used in dental applications. EnBIO’s technology modifies the surface on dental implants in a way that enables delivery of therapeutic drugs directly to the implant location, thereby potentially removing the need for patients to take the drug orally. Speaking at … Continued

Board gives dentists green light to pick and choose patients

As reported in the Fermanagh Herald, Northern Ireland’s Western Health and Social Services Board has confirmed that dentists do not have to treat under-age patients or those on Income Support as NHS patients. Prior to this statement, a reader of the newspaper had complained that she had tried to find an NHS dentist to treat … Continued

Northern Ireland dentists threatened over bleach

Dentists in Northern Ireland are being threatened with prosecution for performing a technique used for decades to whiten patients’ teeth. An MP has warned that some practitioners have received written warnings from trading standards officers for carrying out dental bleaching using strong concentrations of hydrogen peroxide. Under European law, selling tooth-bleaching materials containing more than … Continued

Harney announces plans to license healthcare providers

The Minister for Health & Children, Mary Harney TD, has announced key steps to implement the report Building a culture of patient safety, principally focusing on the Government’s decision to prepare legislation for the licensing of healthcare providers. The Minister said: ‘The Government place great importance on the policies and practical reforms we are implementing … Continued