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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/2008/04/01/cork-students-celebrate-at-awards-ceremony/">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/2008/04/01/cork-students-celebrate-at-awards-ceremony/">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/2008/04/01/cork-students-celebrate-at-awards-ceremony/">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/2008/04/01/cork-students-celebrate-at-awards-ceremony/">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/2008/04/01/cork-students-celebrate-at-awards-ceremony/">Continued</a>

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Cork students celebrate at awards ceremony

Dentsply was pleased once again to be able to sponsor four prizes at the Cork University awards ceremony earlier this year. This year’s winners were announced as:1. Dr Noel Hayes/Dentsply Prize in Dental Surgery: Aoife Diggin2. Dr Anne Wilson/Dentsply Prize in Dental Pharmacology to Third Year Students: Faizan Zaheer3. Dentsply Dental Hygiene Tutor’s Award to … Continued

Poor oral hygiene can increase risk of heart disease

People with a poor oral hygiene routine are at an increased risk of heart disease, according to research presented at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland’s (RCSI) annual Research Day. The study, funded by the Health Research Board (HRB), states that bleeding gums allow oral bacteria to enter the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream … Continued

Thousands march in protest at the public health service

Thousands of people marched through Dublin city centre on Saturday 29 March in protest at the state of the health service. Trade unions, patient and hospital groups called upon the public to join the march to demonstrate their anger and frustration at the Health Service Executive (HSE). The march went from the Garden of Remembrance … Continued

Unions rally for a decent public health service

The Dublin Council of Trade Unions (DCTU) and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) Congress Youth Committee are campaigning for a decent public health service. According to Des Derwin, President of the DCTU, the decline in the health services can be directly attributed to the drive towards privatisation. ‘The only way we can safeguard … Continued

Worrying levels of tooth decay in children

Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has revealed that dentists in Northern Ireland extracted nearly 30,000 teeth last year from children aged under 13. Most of those extracted were rotten baby teeth, which are meant to be lost naturally. Mr McGimpsey released the figures to the SDLP health spokesperson Carmel Hanna. Ms Hanna said the level of … Continued

Yogurt is good for gum health

Regularly eating yogurt and other foods with lactic acid may be good for your mouth, Japanese researchers have discovered. Dr Yoshihiro Shimazaki led the study that found that consuming yogurt and lactic acid drinks was significantly associated with better periodontal health – although milk and cheese were not. Outside of regular brushing and flossing, effective … Continued

Health Minister praises Causeway

During a visit to the Causeway Hospital in Coleraine on the evening of 19 March, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey praised its specialist dental unit. The unit, staffed by members of the Community Dental Service (CDS), provides dental care for special needs patients such as those with a learning disability, physical disability or a compromising medical … Continued