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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/2008/06/20/mystery-shopper-reveals-woeful-registration-statistics/">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/2008/06/20/mystery-shopper-reveals-woeful-registration-statistics/">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/2008/06/20/mystery-shopper-reveals-woeful-registration-statistics/">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/2008/06/20/mystery-shopper-reveals-woeful-registration-statistics/">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/2008/06/20/mystery-shopper-reveals-woeful-registration-statistics/">Continued</a>

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A survey carried out by the Western Health and Social Services Board over the months of April and May 2008 has shown that over this short period services had deteriorated to the extent that adults, and in some instances children, were unable to register with dentists in the area. The ‘mystery shopper’ calls covered the … Continued

Harney announces consultation on health information

The Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney TD, has announced a public consultation exercise on the proposed Health Information Bill, which will deal with the collection, use, sharing, storage, disclosure and transfer of personal health information, as well as the rights of individuals to control and access their health information. This includes information held … Continued

BDA rep slams proposed outsourcing in the North

Barry McGonigle, a senior member of the Northern Ireland branch of the British Dental Association, has told the Western Health and Social Services Council of his concerns for the future of dentistry in the north-west of the country. At the Council’s monthly meeting, Mr McGonigle said he held deep concerns for the dental profession and … Continued

Belfast patients left in the dark about mouth cancer

The British Dental Health Foundation has revealed that Belfast dental patients fear they are being put at risk of mouth cancer – as 76% say their dentist has never checked them for the condition and 90% say their dentist has never even spoken to them about it. According to the independent public advice charity, mouth … Continued

One in five adults suffering from sensitive teeth

Figures from the Irish Dental Association (IDA) have revealed that almost one in five adults suffer from tooth sensitivity. The results also show that 70% of dentists believe that incidences of sensitive teeth are increasing and 65% warn that it is a serious oral health problem among Irish adults. The representative association of Irish dentists … Continued

Queen’s University seeks ‘patient actors’

Queen’s University’s School of Medicine and Dentistry is inviting people from all walks of life to work as ‘patient actors’. Also known as Standardised Patients (SPs), members of the public are being invited to act as patients in return for payment. The roles are part of Queen’s Patients as Partners (PasP) programme, a novel approach … Continued

Board to recruit dentists from abroad

The Western Health and Social Services Board are to try and recruit dentists from overseas in a bid to ease the dental dilemma in the North West. Judi McGaffin, director of Dental Health, informed the Board last week that it had not been possible to secure the services of six salaried dentists despite earmarked funding. … Continued