The link between diabetes and periodontal disease is well known to dental professionals, but not to diabetics – Aisha Ramadan shares her experience of training in dental hygiene with diabetes. Diabetes. Periodontal disease. Diabetes and periodontal disease. These are common words to hear as dental practitioners. From the bidirectional relationship, the complications and the severity … Continued
Jackie Ffrench discusses the implementation of the four-day work week at PD Ceramics Ltd and the benefits it can bring to the profession. As a dental laboratory servicing the dental sector here in Ireland over the past 30 years, it has been crucial to embrace change always and figure out a way to expand and … Continued
Irish Dentistry catches up with Andy Davies, whose practices won Best Treatment of Nervous Patients and Most Improved Practice at the 2022 Irish Dentistry Awards. How does it feel to have won Best Treatment of Nervous Patients and Most Improved Practice at the 2022 Irish Dentistry Awards? I only opened my practice in September 2019, … Continued
This year’s Gum Health Day delivered on its promise to raise global awareness and inform the public of gum diseases. This year’s Gum Health Day, held in May, has been hailed as a resounding success. Gum Health Day is held every year on 12 May. It is led by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) … Continued
FMC is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 Irish Dentistry Awards – have a look to see if you made it. Now in its 11th year, the Irish Dentistry Awards offers an exceptional opportunity for dental professionals across Ireland to be recognised for their skills, innovation, and commitment to patient care. The ceremony … Continued
Jane Renehan answers another reader’s question – read on to learn how to carry out an effective risk assessment. The question – Dear Jane… Would you explain in simple steps how to carry out a risk assessment? Any guidance I have received seems to involve a lot of time and paperwork. I just can’t see the … Continued
The Irish Dentistry Show is coming to Dublin this September! Here, we shine a light on what attendees can expect from the show. One of Ireland’s leading dental events returns on 9 September – and this year’s show is larger than ever before! Taking place on Saturday 9 September at Royal Dublin Society (RDS) in … Continued
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