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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/2008/03/24/health-minister-praises-causeways-specialist-dental-unit/">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/2008/03/24/health-minister-praises-causeways-specialist-dental-unit/">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/2008/03/24/health-minister-praises-causeways-specialist-dental-unit/">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/2008/03/24/health-minister-praises-causeways-specialist-dental-unit/">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/2008/03/24/health-minister-praises-causeways-specialist-dental-unit/">Continued</a>

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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

Tackling the issue of global child dental disease

Senior dental leaders from around the world have attended a leadership programme organised by the Global Child Dental Health Taskforce (GCDHT) to tackle the issue of global child dental disease. Supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and led by Professor Raman Bedi, Head of the Centre for International Child Oral Health at King’s College, … Continued

GDC to establish an office in Northern Ireland

At the General Dental Council meeting held on Wednesday 5 March, it was agreed that the Council should establish an office in Northern Ireland, as well as Scotland and Wales. Members authorised the Finance and HR Committee to sanction up to an additional £100,000 if needed for this purpose during 2008 and noted that a … Continued

Belfast firm launches healthcare e-learning website

Belfast company StreamOn has launched a video-based e-learning site for healthcare professionals, including dentists. Courses are available for download to the user’s PC from the website www.edcastmedical.com, with prices starting at £20 sterling. The site will provide training from dental and medical professional bodies, commencing at the launch with content from the Northern Ireland Medical … Continued

Adult special needs patients in Cork are going without basic dental care because there is no facility to provide a general anaesthetic service, it has been reported. Fine Gael Cork South Central TD Deirdre Clune said relatively minor dental treatment, such as fillings, can be traumatic for some adult special needs patients and can lead … Continued

Making a mark with a tooth tattoo

A US dental technician is blazing a trail as one of the world’s first tooth tattooist. Steve Heward is also a trained tattooist and hand paints minute works of art onto crowns. His company, Heward Dental Lab, based in Utah, US, has been established for 20 years and his team of technicians are trained to … Continued

Minister suggests NTPF could cover orthodontic care

On 6 March at a meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, Minister for Health, Mary Harney, suggested that the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) could be used to fund orthodontic treatment for patients in some parts of Ireland where there are very long waiting lists. Questioned about using the Fund by Fianna … Continued