As reported in the Irish Independent, greater numbers of Irish students are opting to go to university in the UK. In subjects such as dentistry, some UK educational establishments have lower points requirements than in Ireland. Plus, with the falling value of Sterling against the Euro, third-level education in the UK may well have even … Continued

Michael McGimpsey, the Minister for Health, has announced the re-appointment of two non-executive members to the Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency (NIMDTA). Mr Albert Baird has been re-appointed for a further three years, while Mrs Judith Eve will continue as a member of the Agency for another four years. Mr Baird BA AIA … Continued

A new baby dummy has been designed and developed by dentists to prevent bacteria attacking mouths. The flat and wide sucking part of the DentoBon dummy is anatomically designed to decrease the pressure on the baby’s palate thus allowing the normal development of a baby’s teeth. A new model, DentoBon+, has been in development at … Continued

Sheen Fall Lodge would like to offer readers of Irish Dentist and the Irish Dentist website a special hotel deal, which can be booked until the end of October. The special package is called ‘Fooling Around this Winter and includes: Two nights accommodation Irish breakfast each morning Afternoon tea on one day One dinner in … Continued

More attention needs to be paid to the oral health of the elderly and whether prescription drugs lead to tooth decay, dental hygienists in California have said. ‘Too many seniors are not receiving the care they need, and that number will reach a crisis point if we don’t make plans now,’ said Noel Kelsch, president … Continued

Encouraging children to drink milk helps reduce the risk of dental erosion and decay, according to new research. The study, published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, found children who consumed more soft drinks, relative to milk and 100% fruit juice, were at greater risk of developing dental caries. The researchers collected dietary … Continued

A new survey has found that women care more about their smile than their male counterparts. When it comes to oral hygiene women take it far more seriously than men, making a concentrated daily effort to keep their teeth clean and even putting it ahead of diet or exercise. Alarmingly, however, 3% of the population … Continued