Jane Renehan answers another question from a reader – this time, she’s busting some myths about hand-held portable X-ray devices. The question – Dear Jane… Are hand-held portable X-ray devices a like-for-like substitute for a wall-mounted intraoral X-ray machines? The answer Hand-held X-ray equipment should not be considered as a replacement for fixed or semi-mobile intraoral … Continued
The Irish Academy of American Graduate Dental Specialists Annual Meeting is coming to the Conrad Dublin this September. Tom Houlihan explains why it’s an ideal event for all dentists. Tell us a bit about your background. I was a general dentist for 20 years before going to America in 2008 to do a postgraduate qualification … Continued
Jane Renehan answers another question from a reader – this time, on purchasing a washer disinfector. The question – Dear Jane… Can you give me some advice as to what I should look out for when buying a new washer disinfector? This will be the first washer disinfector installed into the practice and I would … Continued
The Irish Dentistry Awards are returning to Dublin for 2023 – get your entry in now to make sure it’s counted! The Irish Dentistry Awards 2023 will once again recognise and reward outstanding achievement throughout Ireland’s dental community. The ceremony will take place on 9 September 2023 at beautiful Clontarf Castle, Dublin. We hope many of you … Continued
Emma Ryan, IDHA Kin Dental Hygienist of the Year 2022, highlights the importance of good oral health in children, and explains what the dental profession can do to help parents prioritise it. Good oral health in children is essential for overall health and quality of life. One in three children under the age of five … Continued
Irish Dentistry speaks to Gemma Forsythe, who won Most Invaluable Team Member at the Irish Dentistry Awards 2022. How does it feel to have won an Irish Dentistry Award? Winning an Irish Dentistry Award is something I am immensely proud of – especially as I have only been a qualified dental nurse for two years. … Continued
Jane Renehan, a national expert on dental regulation, answers a question from a reader regarding waste management compliance documentation. The question – Dear Jane… In our dental clinic, we take our waste management responsibilities seriously. Nonetheless, we’d value some guidance prior to reviewing and updating our waste management compliance file. What would you advise? The … Continued
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