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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/2021/05/11/irreparable-damage-calls-government-prioritise-patients/">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/2021/05/11/irreparable-damage-calls-government-prioritise-patients/">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/2021/05/11/irreparable-damage-calls-government-prioritise-patients/">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/2021/05/11/irreparable-damage-calls-government-prioritise-patients/">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/2021/05/11/irreparable-damage-calls-government-prioritise-patients/">Continued</a>

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‘Irreparable damage’ – calls for government to prioritise patients

Dentists in Ireland have ‘lost faith’ in the Department of Health to listen to the profession and take action. At its AGM this month, the Irish Dental Association (IDA) said dentistry needs to prioritise the patient. Dr Anne O’Neill is the outgoing president and said dentists need to see positive changes to dental care. Substantive … Continued

Deaf Awareness Week – why sign language is important in dentistry

As Deaf Awareness Week comes to a close, Gemma Forsythe – a dental nurse from Northern Ireland – discusses how she has applied sign language in practice and how it has improved her communication. I decided to take the Basic British Sign Language course during the first lockdown back in March 2020. It is something … Continued

Four fifths of UK adults at increased risk of tooth decay

More than 45 million adults across the UK are at higher risk of tooth decay. This is according to new research from the Oral Health Foundation and Colgate-Palmolive. It found that more than four in five (84%) of all UK adults falls within groups that put them at heightened risk of the disease. The findings also … Continued

Exposure to secondhand smoke can increase risk of oral cancer

People who are exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke could have a 51% higher risk of developing oral cancer, research suggests. This is according to a new study published in Tobacco Control. It shows that inhaling secondhand smoke counts as a significant risk factor when it comes to developing oral cancer. Oral cancers – which includes lip, oropharynx and … Continued

Dental nurse sponsorship scheme kicks off in Northern Ireland

A new fully-funded programme for dental nurses has launched in Northern Ireland in a bid to secure the future of the profession. Portman Dental Care has joined forces with South West College in Dungannon to kick off a new apprenticeship scheme for dental nurses. Each candidate will experience one of Portman’s 11 practices scattered throughout Northern Ireland. They … Continued

Greater control and better results – the benefits of clear aligner therapy

Dr Jeremy Worth discusses how Invisalign has given him a new lease of life as a clinician. I graduated as an orthodontist in Ireland 23 years ago, initially working in hospital for the first five years of my career, and then gradually moving to private practice. At that time, I used to use fixed appliances … Continued

COVID-19 – dentists in Ireland report spike in bruxism

Dental teams in Ireland are reporting increased cases of bruxism in the face of pandemic-related stress. According to the Irish Times, the Irish Dental Association (IDA) says the profession has increasingly experienced conversations with patients relating to COVID-19 anxieties. And alongside this, cases of damaged teeth as a result of teeth grinding have also spiked. Due to a lack … Continued