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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/2008/05/09/health-strategy-service-user-goals-to-be-implemented-on-a-national-basis/">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/2008/05/09/health-strategy-service-user-goals-to-be-implemented-on-a-national-basis/">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/2008/05/09/health-strategy-service-user-goals-to-be-implemented-on-a-national-basis/">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/2008/05/09/health-strategy-service-user-goals-to-be-implemented-on-a-national-basis/">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/2008/05/09/health-strategy-service-user-goals-to-be-implemented-on-a-national-basis/">Continued</a>

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Health strategy service user goals to be implemented on a national basis

The Minister for Health & Children, Mary Harney, and the CEO of the HSE, Professor Brendan Drumm, have launched the National Strategy for Service User Involvement in the Irish Health Service. Consisting of seven goals, the Strategy will build on current good practice in involving service users (i.e. patients, their families, voluntary and community organisations) … Continued

Harney remains as Health Minister in new cabinet

Mary Harney has been retained as Health Minister in Brian Cowen’s new cabinet, announced on the evening of Wednesday 7 May. Having held the position since September 2004, it is expected that Mary Harney will remain as Health Minister for at least another year in order to oversee the Government’s reform programme for the health … Continued

Dentistry in the North to be put out to tender

Following an Assembly debate on the shortage of NHS dentists in Northern Ireland, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey announced that private dentists are to be invited to tender for a large-scale contract to provide dental services to NHS patients. Mr McGimpsey said the idea had worked elsewhere, stating: ‘Everyone in Northern Ireland should be able to … Continued

Cigarette smoking on the rise

Despite the ban on smoking in public places, the National Health and Lifestyle Survey (SLÁN) reports that there has been an increase in the number of smokers between 2002 and 2007. In 1998, rates were at 33%, decreasing to 27% in 2002 but then increasing to 29% by 2007. Professor Hannah McGee of the Royal … Continued

Healthworkers vote for industrial action

Almost 30,000 healthcare workers, who are members of the Impact trade union, have voted to take industrial action over the Health Service Executive’s (HSE) recruitment freeze and its impact on services. The employees voted by 85% to 15% to sanction industrial action, which will involve a refusal to co-operate with HSE advisors or the Executive’s … Continued

One third of dental injuries are sports-related

One third of all adult dental injuries are sports-related, the Irish Dental Association has reported. Dentists are warning people that oral injury can occur while playing basketball and volleyball and is not exclusive to those engaging in full contact sports such as rugby and Gaelic games. Women who play hockey are the most likely to … Continued

Review reveals inadequate calcium intake among women

A review of the milk supply chain in Ireland has revealed that young women and teenage girls should increase their consumption of milk to improve their calcium intake. Martin Higgins, chief executive of safefood, which undertook the review, commented: ‘It is clear from this review that while nine out of 10 people on the island … Continued