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Reflect, recognise and reimagine at the ADEE 2025

A-dec shares what’s in store for those attending the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) annual meeting in Dublin this month. The ADEE marks its 50th anniversary in 2025 with the theme ‘reflect, recognise and reimagine’, welcoming dental educators and professionals to its annual meeting in the historic Trinity College Dublin. ADEE’s milestone encourages … Continued

The role of dental hygienist in Ireland

Insights into dental hygienist salaries and employment in Ireland

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Reflect, recognise and reimagine at the ADEE 2025

A-dec shares what’s in store for those attending the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) annual meeting in Dublin this month. The ADEE marks its 50th anniversary in 2025 with the theme ‘reflect, recognise and reimagine’, welcoming dental educators and professionals to its annual meeting in the historic Trinity College Dublin. ADEE’s milestone encourages … <a href="https://irishdentistry.ie/">Continued</a>

The role of dental hygienist in Ireland

Sviatlana Anishchuk and Ceara Cleary explore the dental hygienist role and discuss how implementing direct access in Ireland is a ‘necessary step’ that could help improve public health outcomes Dental hygienist training To become a dental hygienist in Ireland, you need to complete a two-year Level 7 Diploma in dental hygiene course. Currently, there are … <a href="https://irishdentistry.ie/">Continued</a>

Insights into dental hygienist salaries and employment in Ireland

Mia Coffey, secretary of the Irish Dental Hygienists Association, shares key findings from its 2024 survey on dental hygienist salaries and employment in Ireland The Irish Dental Hygienists Association (IDHA) conducted an anonymous salary survey in 2024, gathering crucial insights into the employment landscape and financial arrangements for dental hygienists across Ireland. With 115 respondents, the survey … <a href="https://irishdentistry.ie/">Continued</a>

Key tips for buying a dental practice in Northern Ireland

Cathy Murphy, senior agent – dental at Christie & Co, provides an overview of the dental market in Northern Ireland and shares some key tips for those looking to buy in the region Currently, the stock on the market is of a very high standard, and we are seeing an influx of very profitable opportunities … <a href="https://irishdentistry.ie/">Continued</a>

Preparing for dental hygiene school

Anita Donnelly, Katie Cassidy, Kaitlin Crilly and Jowita Pala provide a comprehensive guide to preparing for dental hygiene school. Entering a dental hygiene course is a significant milestone in the journey towards a rewarding career in oral healthcare. Aspiring dental hygiene students embark on a rigorous educational path that requires dedication, hard work, organisation and … <a href="https://irishdentistry.ie/">Continued</a>

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Ireland’s largest dental exhibition gets set for November 2007

Identex, Ireland’s largest dental equipment, materials and services exhibition, will take place on 9 and 10 November 2007 at The Pavilion, Leopardstown Racecourse, Foxrock, Dublin 18. With over 12,000 sq.ft of exhibition space, this glass-fronted building is one of Dublin’s superior venues, overlooking the racecourse and located just off the M50 motorway. This allows for … Continued

New Dean for dental school at Queen’s

Paddy Johnston, a professor of oncology who is currently director of the world-renowned Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology at Queen’s, is to become Dean of Queen’s School of Medicine and Dentistry in September. His mission will be to transform medical education and research in Northern Ireland, bringing together world-class strengths in medicine, dentistry … Continued

Minister lines up bespoke contract for NHS dentists

On 2 July Health Minister Michael McGimpsey revealed that negotiations had already started between the Department of Health and the general dental practice committee of the British Dental Association to secure a bespoke dental contract for Northern Ireland, thereby enabling the recommendations of the primary dental care strategy to be implemented. The custom-made contract is … Continued

Fluoride level tests in the pipeline for Ireland

Following a recommendation by the Irish Expert Body on Fluorides and Health, a country-wide study to check fluoride levels is being planned. Fluoride levels in tap water were reduced on 1 July this year, from 0.8 to 1.0 ppm to between 0.6 and 0.8 ppm, with a target value of 0.7 ppm. Legislation to amend … Continued

High calibre candidates seek education elsewhere

According to a report issued this summer by the Higher Education Authority, every year Irish students travel to the United Kingdom to take up places on courses in higher education institutions. Students apply through the Universities and Colleges Application System (UCAS), a similar system to the CAO. Some high-points courses in Irish universities, including dentistry, … Continued

Belfast homeless present oral health challenge

An assessment of the oral health needs of the single homeless population of north and west Belfast has identified significant problems among the patient group. The research, carried out in response to the British Dental Association’s 2004 report Dental Care for Homeless People, discovered that 92% of those examined had obvious signs of gum disease. … Continued