The British Dental Association (BDA) claims the My Waiting Times NI portal, intended to provide an estimate of hospital wait times in Northern Ireland, is ‘unhelpful and misleading’. The My Waiting Times NI portal was launched by the Department of Health in May. It aims to enable patients to check how long they are likely … Continued
Olivia Hanley looks ahead to the annual Irish Dental Hygienist Association (IDHA) conference and reveals what’s in store for attendees. As the summer comes to an end, the Irish Dental Hygienist’s Association (IDHA) committee is busy putting the final touches to its 2023 annual conference, sponsored by Haleon. On 17 and 18 November, the IDHA … Continued
Jane Renehan provides the answer to another reader’s question regarding dental amalgam separators. The question – Dear Jane… This query is in relation to dental amalgam separators and the regulations. My local authority contacted me recently requiring that I complete a self-declaration questionnaire and return it along with specific documentation. Can you clarify what steps … Continued
Anne Gormley discusses tooth whitening and explains how the treatment can rejuvenate smiles and boost confidence. A bright, white smile can have numerous benefits, from helping to boost confidence, improve oral health and give a great first impression. However, over time, teeth can turn yellow. This can be down to one of a number of … Continued
The 3M Excellere London for orthodontics will present the latest advancements, cutting-edge techniques and breakthrough innovations in orthodontics. Tell us about the course The 3M Excellere London for orthodontics will be an electrifying orthodontic event like no other! Join us and get ready to immerse yourself in the latest advancements, cutting-edge techniques and breakthrough innovations … Continued
Jackie Ffrench looks at the experience of a dental laboratory in building a wellbeing strategy that supports its dental technicians and team, especially post-2020. Dental technicians and clinical dental technicians make up some of the 4,000 auxiliary workers accounted for in the dental sector in Ireland, based on the information from the National Oral Health … Continued
Saturday night saw Ireland’s dental community gather to celebrate their achievements in style – find out who won at the prestigious Irish Dentistry Awards 2023. The Irish Dentistry Awards 2023 kicked off last Saturday 9 September at the majestic Clontarf Castle in Dublin. With a huge congratulations to all of the finalists, we are pleased … Continued
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