New manual offers tips on the dental world of 32 countries

Experts develop quick and simple test

Experts’ study unveils a Peruvian menu of yesteryear

A US dental school is leading the effort to raise awareness of the importance of oral health as part of World AIDS Day today (1 December). Forty million people worldwide are living with HIV/AIDS and from the onset of the epidemic, oral health problems were identified as key indicators of the disease. Antiretroviral treatment has … Continued

To highlight the need for preventive action, the Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland (HPA), Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) and oral health promoters from the four Health and Social Services Boards joined together to raise awareness of Mouth Cancer Week, which ran last week. Speaking about the initiative Dr Brian Gaffney, Chief Executive of the … Continued

Recent craze is causing serious tooth erosion

On 14 November, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey officially opened the new day surgery unit at Antrim Area Hospital. The unit will deliver a patient-focused service for day-case dental and general surgery, and ear nose and throat (ENT) treatment, amongst other services. Speaking after the opening ceremony, Minister McGimpsey said: ‘This state-of-the-art facility will provide staff … Continued