News asdasd asd asd asd 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/2009/01/19/dental-profession-defies-high-absenteeism-rates-in-public-sector/">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/2009/01/19/dental-profession-defies-high-absenteeism-rates-in-public-sector/">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/2009/01/19/dental-profession-defies-high-absenteeism-rates-in-public-sector/">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/2009/01/19/dental-profession-defies-high-absenteeism-rates-in-public-sector/">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/2009/01/19/dental-profession-defies-high-absenteeism-rates-in-public-sector/">Continued</a> Latest News Dental profession defies high absenteeism rates in public sector While concern has been raised about the level of absenteeism in the public sector, dental and medical staff have bucked this worrying trend, which sees 28 of the 34 county and city councils across the country suffering absenteeism rates of more than 3.5%. Dental staff are responsible for losing only 0.93% of the working year, … Continued News Limerick Cathaoirleach issues dangerous dental tourism message The Limerick Leader has lifted the lid on a potentially dangerous message issued by the Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council, Cllr John Gallahue, encouraging his constituents to travel abroad for cheaper healthcare. Cllr Gallahue’s press release, issued earlier this week, promotes cheaper dental and medical care abroad as an alternative to paying for similar work … Continued News TV presenter blasted for avoiding the dentist Zoe Salmon\'s dentist-free decade News Dental patients pick Casablanca as best movie kiss Survey reveals top 10 smooches on the big screen News Dentist killed in Morocco crash Colleagues pay tribute to Gary Porter, 31 News Dental patients more suggestible under laughing gas New study by University College London News Dunmurry Dental Practice celebrates awards hat-trick It was a glorious night for Dunmurry Dental Practice at the Dentistry Awards 2008, which claimed a clean sweep of all three awards for the Northern Ireland region. The practice was named Best Team and Best Practice, while Philip McLorinan won the Best Young Dentist gong. Philip said: ‘What can you say? Superb! We’re over … Continued News Posts navigation Previous 1 … 126 127 128 … 152 Next