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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/2020/09/05/calls-government-confirm-pay-uplift/">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/2020/09/05/calls-government-confirm-pay-uplift/">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/2020/09/05/calls-government-confirm-pay-uplift/">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/2020/09/05/calls-government-confirm-pay-uplift/">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/2020/09/05/calls-government-confirm-pay-uplift/">Continued</a>

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Calls for government to confirm pay uplift for dentists

Calls are being made for the government to confirm when dentists in Northern Ireland will receive a pay uplift. The British Dental Association (BDA) is urging the Department of Health to clarify the timescales of the pay uplift. This follows a report in July by the Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) report, where it recommended … Continued

IDA urge parents to book dental appointments for children following COVID-19 lockdown

The Irish Dental Association (IDA) is calling on parents to book dental appointments for their children as schools return. As schools start to reopen after six months, the association is urging parents to secure dental check-ups following weeks of changed routines. Incoming president, Dr Anne O’Neill said: ‘COVID-19 has caused significant disruption this year, children have … Continued

Government urged to supply further financial support for dental practices

A new report from the dental profession is calling on financial support for mixed and private services across the UK. Key stakeholders and groups – including the British Dental Association (BDA) and the Association of Dental Groups – have looked at the financial support currently available. And as a result, they have written to Chancellor Rishi … Continued

What does the future of dental hygiene and therapy look like?

Lorna McGrath is the Northern Ireland regional group chair for the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT). Here, she discusses the current situation for dental hygienists and dental therapists in Northern Ireland. Just like on the mainland UK, dental hygienists and dental therapists in Northern Ireland are facing many challenges right now. The greatest … Continued

Government starts to phase out UDCs in Northern Ireland

Urgent dental care centres (UDCs) in Northern Ireland will start to scale down over the next six weeks, it has been confirmed. Over the last six weeks, the number of non-oral surgery cases carried out at UDC centres has dropped by 43%. The Health and Social Care Board anticipates increased AGP provision in dental practices throughout August … Continued

RQIA inspections at dental practices to go ahead in Northern Ireland

The RQIA will continue to carry out inspections at general dental practices in Northern Ireland, it has confirmed. In a letter to the profession this week, the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority outlined its plans for future inspections. It has enforced a number of changes in a bid to ensure inspections are carried out in … Continued

IDA say ‘no change required’ for dental practices following WHO guidance

The IDA has confirmed it is business as usual for dental practices in Ireland following new guidance from the World Health Organisation (WHO). Last week, the agency called on more research into the spread of COVID-19 in dental settings. ‘The likelihood of COVID-19 being transmitted through aerosol, micro-particles or airborne particles … today I think is unknown,’ said … Continued