Siobhan Kelleher speaks to Barbara Derham and Jeannine Byrne about the International Symposium of Dental Hygiene, which comes to Ireland next year. Congratulations to the Irish Dental Hygienists Association on achieving the honour of hosting the International Symposium of Dental Hygiene (ISDH). Can you tell us a little about the journey? Barbara: In 2004 IDHA … Continued
People who are exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke could have a 51% higher risk of developing oral cancer, research suggests. This is according to a new study published in Tobacco Control. It shows that inhaling secondhand smoke counts as a significant risk factor when it comes to developing oral cancer. Oral cancers – which includes lip, oropharynx and … Continued
A new fully-funded programme for dental nurses has launched in Northern Ireland in a bid to secure the future of the profession. Portman Dental Care has joined forces with South West College in Dungannon to kick off a new apprenticeship scheme for dental nurses. Each candidate will experience one of Portman’s 11 practices scattered throughout Northern Ireland. They … Continued
Dr Jeremy Worth discusses how Invisalign has given him a new lease of life as a clinician. I graduated as an orthodontist in Ireland 23 years ago, initially working in hospital for the first five years of my career, and then gradually moving to private practice. At that time, I used to use fixed appliances … Continued
Ian Creighton discusses the decisions to make and steps to take when choosing new instruments. What are the key considerations for a GDP when choosing new instruments? Ian: I suppose much like anything in life, it’s about the quality of the materials, their longevity and value. While price isn’t the most important consideration for dentists, … Continued
Dental teams in Ireland are reporting increased cases of bruxism in the face of pandemic-related stress. According to the Irish Times, the Irish Dental Association (IDA) says the profession has increasingly experienced conversations with patients relating to COVID-19 anxieties. And alongside this, cases of damaged teeth as a result of teeth grinding have also spiked. Due to a lack … Continued
Niall Neeson explains why ensuring access to dentistry for those who need it the most will reap rewards – for you and your patients. Dental phobia is a massive deal for those people affected by it. It can have an impact on a lot more than oral health. It can filter into overall wellbeing, confidence … Continued
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