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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/2008/05/20/belfasts-bad-dental-habits-highlighted-by-survey/">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/2008/05/20/belfasts-bad-dental-habits-highlighted-by-survey/">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/2008/05/20/belfasts-bad-dental-habits-highlighted-by-survey/">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/2008/05/20/belfasts-bad-dental-habits-highlighted-by-survey/">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/2008/05/20/belfasts-bad-dental-habits-highlighted-by-survey/">Continued</a>

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Flossing while driving, opening bottles with the teeth, ignoring bleeding gums and using knives, paper clips and lollipop sticks to pick the teeth are just some of the bad habits revealed among people in Belfast by this year’s National Dental Survey. The survey, conducted by the British Dental Health Foundation and Oral B, marks the … Continued

Teeth take the rough with a smoothie

Dental experts are blasting the claim that fruit smoothies are a healthy option. The British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) is warning that if consumed too frequently they could cause an ‘erosion epidemic’. The Foundation said that while fruit smoothies undoubtedly hold some benefits by aiding the consumption of fruit, the damage they could do to … Continued

Student bursary awarded to Cork student

At the 55th annual British Society for the Study of Prosthetic Dentistry (BSSPD) conference held in Exeter, it was announced that the winner of this year’s Coltene Student Bursary is Eamon Howard-Bowles from Cork Dental School. Eamon will use the Bursary to support a study on the clinical performance of resin-bonded bridgework, completing the work … Continued

Photos to adorn cigarette packs for shock impact

The Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney TD, proposes to introduce legislation to allow for the introduction of combined text and photo warnings on tobacco products. Pre-testing of the 42 images in the EU library has already been conducted and the 14 warnings to be used on the Irish market have been identified. Submissions … Continued

Health Research Board measures dental benefits of funded research

In the first Irish study of its kind, the Health Research Board (HRB) has reported an improvement in the dental care of children, among other benefits. The study assessed the cumulative outcomes of a selection of HRB funded research projects over time to demonstrate the impact that HRB funding is having on people’s health and … Continued

Moloney Award 2008 recipient announced

Congratulations to Sean Malone, winner of the Moloney Award for 2008, for his presentation entitled ‘Minimising Post Treatment Sensitivity in Posterior Composites’. Sean’s 10-minute practical demonstration on extracted teeth showed how attention to bond and composite placement can improve post treatment sensitivity in posterior composite restorations. Sean received his award at the Irish Dental Association … Continued

Dental experts flush out

Dental school scientists have found previously unidentified families of bacteria that contribute to bad breath. The experts – on the trail of a cure for halitosis – found the bugs in the back of people’s mouths by using new techniques for gathering and analysing bacteria. The three-year study was carried out by a team of … Continued