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Ripping up the rule book

Alan Clarke shares his top 10 tips for young dentists 1. Establish your why Really deep dive on why you are involved in this profession. Dentistry can be tough, staff can be disruptive, and patients often think we’re money grabbers! However, it can be fun for the right person and for the right reasons, if … Continued

A year of growth, connection and purpose

With a new year on the horizon, Siobhan Kelleher looks back on 2024, and shares what the journey has taught her Reflecting on my journey through 2024, I am filled with gratitude. This year has been a tapestry woven with professional achievements, personal connections and a commitment to elevating the field of dental education. The … Continued

Implant dentistry: the bigger picture

Irish Dentistry talks to Sinead McEnhill about her approach to multidisciplinary planning in implant dentistry. Can you tell us a little about yourself and your practice? I’m practice principal of Belmore Dental Implant & Aesthetics Clinic in Enniskillen. My work is centred on multidisciplinary treatment planning, based on the premise that most patients need a … Continued

Transforming lives through education in Tanzania

Siobhan Kelleher discusses a charity mission to Tanzania to educate 1,2000 trainers on the topics of oral health and female genital mutilation prevention. As dental professionals, we understand the profound impact that oral health education can have on communities. This March, I will join eight dedicated colleagues on a transformative journey to Tanzania with Bridge2aid, … Continued

Insight into the Northern Ireland dental market

Cathy Murphy, senior business agent at Christie & Co, shares insight into the current dental market in Northern Ireland. Practice sales within Northern Ireland have developed at a slower rate than those sales within England, Scotland and Wales. Historically, the bulk of sales in the country were facilitated between principals and their associates, or to … Continued

Setting new standards in sustainable dentistry

Alan Clarke shares how Paste Dental has successfully embraced sustainable dentistry through the latest digital dentistry technology. In the heart of a bustling city, we found a dental practice that’s setting a new standard in sustainable dentistry. We sat down with the founder and lead dentist of Paste Dental in Belfast, Dr Alan Clarke, to … Continued

Infection prevention and control: essential documentation

Jane Renehan explores the infection prevention and control policies and protocols that every dental practice should have in place. The question – Dear Jane… Can you describe what infection prevention and control documentation is essential for a dental practice to have?  In addition, what policies and protocols will an inspector expect to find if they … Continued