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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/2015/11/10/2016-aesthetic-dentistry-awards-open-to-ireland/">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/2015/11/10/2016-aesthetic-dentistry-awards-open-to-ireland/">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/2015/11/10/2016-aesthetic-dentistry-awards-open-to-ireland/">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/2015/11/10/2016-aesthetic-dentistry-awards-open-to-ireland/">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/2015/11/10/2016-aesthetic-dentistry-awards-open-to-ireland/">Continued</a>

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2016 Aesthetic Dentistry Awards open to Ireland

Above photo: the 2015 Aesthetic Dentistry Awards winners celebrate their success The UK’s most prestigious dental awards are opening entries to dentists and practices in Ireland. The 2016 Aesthetic Dentistry Awards are judged by an expert independent panel consisting of some of the most renowned names in the dental and facial aesthetics sectors, chaired by … Continued

Northern Ireland practice sales ‘buoyant’

The dental practice sales market across the whole of the UK has been relatively stable over the last quarter, according to the latest quarterly goodwill survey from NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers). However, the market in Northern Ireland seems to be quite buoyant according to Paddy Miscampbell of Belfast-based NASDAL accountants, … Continued

Identex prize winner receives €100 M&S voucher

Above: Braemar Finance local area manager Joe Biesty (left) presented prize draw winner Dr Martina Petrickova with €100 worth of Marks and Spencer vouchers Identex 2015 took place last month at the City West Hotel near Dublin to the enthusiasm of many dentists and the dental trade. Hosted by both the Irish Dental Trade Association … Continued

IAAGDS AGM in Dublin reaches new heights

Above pic: from left to right – Dr Niall O’Leary, Dr Melissa Lee, Dr Colm Sugrue and Dr Eoin Mullane This year’s Irish Academy of American Graduate Dental Specialists (IAAGDS) Annual Scientific Meeting was met with great success, according to the society’s president and its members. The meeting, held last month at the Conrad Dublin … Continued

Oral health infographic highlights bad habits

Cork practice Dervla Leavy Dental Care has created an infographic to show how poor oral health can have a negative impact on general health. Dervla Leavy of Dervla Leavy Dental Care hopes the graphic will ensure the public are aware of the relationship between oral and general health. The graphic looks at how oral health … Continued

Morale ‘shockingly low’ among Northern Ireland dentists

Urgent action is needed for ‘shockingly low’ morale among high street dentists in the UK and particularly Northern Ireland, the British Dental Association (BDA) has said. Data from the HSCIC Dental Working Hours, 2012/13 & 2013/14 Motivation Analysis highlights low levels of morale amongst dentists throughout the UK, but dentists in Northern Ireland appeared to … Continued

Dublin wins bid to host EDHF meeting

The European Dental Hygienists Federation Annual Meeting will be held in Dublin this year on 12 September and hosted by the Irish Dental Hygienists Association (IDHA). The meeting is held in a different country each year with dental hygiene associations from all over Europe getting together. ‘Ireland hosting the meeting this year is hopefully a … Continued