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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/2008/12/19/the-secrets-of-avoiding-litigation-in-dental-practice-revealed/">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/2008/12/19/the-secrets-of-avoiding-litigation-in-dental-practice-revealed/">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/2008/12/19/the-secrets-of-avoiding-litigation-in-dental-practice-revealed/">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/2008/12/19/the-secrets-of-avoiding-litigation-in-dental-practice-revealed/">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/2008/12/19/the-secrets-of-avoiding-litigation-in-dental-practice-revealed/">Continued</a>

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The secrets of avoiding litigation in dental practice revealed

Earlier this year in Dublin, delegates were both informed and entertained by John Tiernan of Dental Protection speaking on the subject of how to avoid litigation in dental practice. Before the main portion of the event got underway, Fintan Hourihan, CEO of the Irish Dental Association, welcomed the attendees and spoke about a number of … Continued

A coffee a day keeps mouth cancer at bay

Scientists say caffeine may offset risks from alcohol and tobacco

Good dental care cuts risk of heart disease

New research reveals that a protein associated with inflammation (called CRP) that’s elevated in people at risk for heart disease may be found in infected gums. The study, by UK and Italian scientists, is published online in The FASEB Journal and shows that proper dental hygiene should reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, stroke and heart … Continued

IDA submits report to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children

As reported on its website, the IDA has made a submission to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children, which is examining primary medical care in the community. The IDA submission raises a number of issues of relevance to dentistry in Ireland. For example, investment in dental practice facilities derives solely from funds generated … Continued

HPA gives smokers 4,000 reasons to quit

The Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland (HPA) is encouraging smokers to resolve to kick their habit in the new year with a hard hitting public information campaign highlighting that every time a smoker has a cigarette, they are inhaling over 4,000 chemicals – that’s 4,000 reasons to stop smoking. Dr Brian Gaffney, Chief Executive … Continued

A Euro guide for dentists

New manual offers tips on the dental world of 32 countries

Fluorescence detects mercury in amalgam

Experts develop quick and simple test