Patients have ‘lied’ about their positive COVID-19 test to get a dental appointment, a leading figure has said. Belfast Live report that Richard Graham – BDA Northern Ireland’s dental practice committee chair – has urged patients to be honest when booking dental visits. He said that some practices have found that patients have been withholding information on their … Continued
Align Technology launches free dental hygienist training programme. Are you a dental hygienist or therapist looking to get more involved in improving oral health through tooth alignment? Align Technology has launched a training programme. It is designed to show dental hygienists and therapists the pivotal new role they can play within a multidisciplinary, digitally-focused practice. … Continued
Dental treatment for medical card holders in Ireland is in ‘complete chaos’ as dentists continue to withdraw from the scheme. This is according to the Irish Dental Association (IDA), which voiced fears over its impact on patient care across the country. Data reveals that state spending on medical card dental care dropped by 30% between 2017 … Continued
A dental clinic in Tenerife has seen an increase in patient enquiries from Ireland, sparking warnings of prosecution. Garda commissioner Drew Harris spoke out after 50 Irish patients phoned or emailed the Dental Clinic Tenerife Sur requesting a letter or email of appointment. But none of the people enquiring turned up for their appointment, the … Continued
Morgan O’Gara explains why patient education is just the ticket for successful long-term aesthetic treatments. Dental health and good oral hygiene are the foundations for any dental treatment, but more especially, aesthetic procedures. A mouth with active disease is a reservoir for bacteria, so before I can even consider any form of makeover, we must … Continued
A politician has spoken up about the dental problems facing Northern Ireland, dubbing the waiting list issues a ‘massive challenge’. Lord Rogan – an Ulster unionist peer – last week called for guidance on how the nations can work together. He asked for ways that ministers in London can work with the Stormont Executive and the other … Continued
After such a challenging year for the profession, Siobhan Kelleher looks at the positives to come in 2021. Well, what a year 2020 turned out to be. As the year began, within weeks, it became clear that we were heading towards a global pandemic. Few of us could have predicted the unexpected and unparalleled events … Continued
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