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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/2010/05/13/nca-calls-for-dentists-to-display-prices/">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/2010/05/13/nca-calls-for-dentists-to-display-prices/">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/2010/05/13/nca-calls-for-dentists-to-display-prices/">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/2010/05/13/nca-calls-for-dentists-to-display-prices/">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/2010/05/13/nca-calls-for-dentists-to-display-prices/">Continued</a>

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NCA calls for dentists to display prices

The National Consumer Agency has asked for greater transparency of dentists

Dental team races for the finishing line

The Belmore Dental Studio team are now on the home straight for the Lakeland Dental Symposium & Gala Ball

HSE sends Medical Card Dental Scheme down the plughole

The HSE has severely reduced the Medical Card Dental Scheme to one that provides only limited emergency cover for card holders.

UCC offers full-time dental nurse course

Cork Dental School offers new National Dental Nurse Training Programme of Ireland

Campaign on cue to save Alex

A website has been set up where the public can make a donation to help this ailing sporting legend afford vital dental treatment

Raising mouth cancer awareness

Ken Mulhall, a throat cancer survivor and one of the founding members of Mouth, Head & Neck cancer group explains why the organisation is needed

Two-thirds of dentists experiencing a downturn in business

According to a new survey, two-thirds of dentists in Ireland are seeing fewer patients than they did a year ago. 