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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/2008/07/22/virtual-patients-help-dental-students/">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/2008/07/22/virtual-patients-help-dental-students/">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/2008/07/22/virtual-patients-help-dental-students/">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/2008/07/22/virtual-patients-help-dental-students/">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/2008/07/22/virtual-patients-help-dental-students/">Continued</a>

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Virtual patients help dental students

Dental students at Case Western Reserve University are to be part of a new research project, enabling them to develop their communication skills with live actors and virtual patients. The students will meet Masha, a dental patient in Second Life’s virtual dental office, whose oral health problems will continually change. The middle-aged avatar is an … Continued

Study catches dentists dirty-handed

A US survey reveals that many dentists are failing to follow the rules when it comes to hand hygiene. The study, of New York practitioners, discovered that recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – including washing hands between patients and using alcohol sanitisers with each glove change – are not being … Continued

Could pulling a tooth help make sperm?

Could sacrificing a tooth enable some infertile men to father children? That’s the goal of researchers in Brazil, who suggest that stem cells from human teeth can be coaxed into becoming sperm by injecting them into the testes of mice. The report is published at www.newscientist.com. Researcher Irina Kerkis of the Butantan Institute, São Paulo, … Continued

Leading by example

The well-oiled wheels of the Dentistry Awards machine are now firmly in motion, and with all eyes fixed on the 12 December ceremony, now is the time for Northern Irish practices to stand up and be counted. The Dentistry Awards celebrate success on both a regional and national scale, and have gone from strength to … Continued

Communication key to improving patient care in Northern Ireland

Dr Melissa McCullough, a lecturer in the School of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen’s University Belfast, is behind the new MSc in Interprofessional Health and Social Studies, which will bring together a range of health and social care professionals who can learn from and about each other to improve the communication and quality of care … Continued

Talking the walk: implant experts speak out

At the Dublin leg of the Nobel Biocare World Tour, Irish Dentist’s managing editor, Nicola Kramer, was lucky enough to interview four of the pre-eminent speakers: Paul O’Reilly, Andrew Dawood, Michelle Bready and Egon Euwe. Overall, delegates and speakers alike have hailed Ireland leg of this year’s World Tour a great success. Held at … Continued

Childhood tooth decay linked to vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy

Levels of vitamin D in pregnant women may affect the dental health of their infants, new research has revealed. Researchers at the University of Manitoba analysed the vitamin D levels of 206 women in their second trimester of pregnancy and found only 21 (10.5%) of the women had adequate vitamin D levels. High levels of … Continued