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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/2013/07/16/closing-date-approaches-for-primary-care-diploma/">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/2013/07/16/closing-date-approaches-for-primary-care-diploma/">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/2013/07/16/closing-date-approaches-for-primary-care-diploma/">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/2013/07/16/closing-date-approaches-for-primary-care-diploma/">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/2013/07/16/closing-date-approaches-for-primary-care-diploma/">Continued</a>

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Closing date approaches for primary care diploma

Dentists urged to sign up with Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Fixed-teeth-in-a-day

United Smile Centres are completely dedicated to providing an outstanding referral service for all full-arch rehabilitation cases. Using its exciting ‘fixed-teeth-in-a-day’ procedure, it can provide patients with the closest solution to natural teeth, all in a single day. ‘Fixed-teeth-in-a-day’ is an exciting new approach to implant dentistry that takes advantage of the dense bone in … Continued

Ireland hailed as rising star of research community

Quality of forthcoming research praised by leading journal

‘Billions’ worldwide facing oral health problems

New findings show scope of battle against oral disease

Pointing to success

Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare (GSK)reports that recent research conducted by GSK amongst dental professionals confirms that Corsodyl is the number one recommended brand for the treatment of gum problems. 99% of dentists surveyed stated that they trust Corsodyl as a treatment for patients with gingivitis. The Corsodyl brand is synonymous with gum health and Corsodyl is … Continued

Better brushing

The Aquafresh brand supports the education of younger patients and their carers through the provision of Aquafresh kids motivation packs to dental surgeries. Now Aquafresh is expanding this initiative to encourage better brushing in the community, as well as in practice, with the ‘better brushing programme’. Every year numerous dental healthcare professionals and their practice teams undertake a wide variety of … Continued