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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/2014/08/26/coffee-aids-fight-against-gum-disease/">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/2014/08/26/coffee-aids-fight-against-gum-disease/">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/2014/08/26/coffee-aids-fight-against-gum-disease/">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/2014/08/26/coffee-aids-fight-against-gum-disease/">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/2014/08/26/coffee-aids-fight-against-gum-disease/">Continued</a>

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Coffee aids fight against gum disease

Coffee may combat periodontal bone loss, US researchers say. Reseachers analysed data from 1,152 men from the US Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Longitudinal Study (DLS) during trienniel dental visits between 1968 and 1998. The DLS is a prospective study of the oral health of medically healthy male veterans. The study found a ‘small but … Continued

Parents’ war on sugar seeks more support

New research from Colgate shows that parents need additional support to help look after their children’s teeth as healthy diet messages are failing to sink in. Almost two thirds of dental professionals find themselves repeating the same dietary and oral health advice for caries prevention in children during their appointment most or all of the … Continued

Mediterranean diet lowers mouth cancer risk

A Mediterranean diet can significantly lower the risk of developing mouth cancer, research has found. The study found that patients who had a diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, legumes, wholegrains, fish and olive oil can halve the risk of developing the disease. Researchers also discovered that young adults, non-smokers and those with a higher level … Continued

Fizzy drinks present triple threat to kids’ teeth

Researchers are warning parents of the dangers of highly acidic drinks that could present a ‘triple threat’ of permanent damage to young people’s teeth. Highly acidic drinks include soft drinks, fruit juice, sport drinks, and others. Australian dental researchers have shown that lifelong damage is caused by acidity to the teeth within the first 30 … Continued

RCSI hosts Dublin dentistry revision day

The Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI) Faculty of Dentistry is running an intensive revision course day on 6 September for the Diploma of Primary Care Dentistry and MFD examinations. The course will be examination focused and will provide helpful information and guidance to candidates undertaking the upcoming diploma and MFD diets. The course will … Continued

HSE forced to remove online pay data to dentists

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has been forced to remove website details of state payments to primary care health professionals. Details of state payments made public represented a ‘breach of privacy’, according to the Irish Dental Association (IDA). Nicola Coogan, senior compliance officer with the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC), warned the HSE that serious action … Continued

High-tech dentistry making waves with Irish public

A recent article in The Irish Times has lauded the high level of precision achieved by CAD/CAM technology within dentistry. The article, written by professor of meteorology at the University of Dublin and blogger Peter Lynch, describes the author’s recent encounter with CAD/CAM dentistry after having had two crowns inserted. Peter describes the mechanics behind … Continued