Lisa Grogan shares strategies that dental practices can implement to create a positive culture for employees and retain top talent. Over the past few months, I have been carrying out surveys to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges dental professionals face day-to-day. A common theme that presents itself is employees not being engaged in … Continued
Dentaid The Dental Charity is seeking volunteers to provide dental care to people experiencing homelessness in Northern Ireland. Dental treatment will be delivered through a new charity dental unit visiting hospitals and projects run by the The Simon Community in Coleraine, Armagh, Lisburn and Belfast. Dentist and dental nurse volunteers will provide check-ups, pain relieving … Continued
Allan Wright explores the history of the cuspidor or spittoon and the advantages of working without one in dental practice. Some people call it a cuspidor, others a spittoon, but whatever term you use, what you have at the side of your patient is a receptacle for spitting in. Or, as the Oxford Dictionary of … Continued
Siobhan Kelleher explores how practices can create a more cohesive work environment for the dental team by applying Tuckman’s group forming theory and the drama triangle. Working in a dental team can often lead to feelings of isolation among team members. Each member may have their own tasks and responsibilities, resulting in a lack of … Continued
The prestigious Irish Dentistry Awards took place last Saturday at The Round Room at The Mansion House, Dublin. Have a look at the full list of winners here! New Practice Dental Laboratory of the Year Best Treatment of Nervous Patients Most Attractive Practice Most Improved Practice Best Referral Practice Best Child-Friendly Practice Best Community/Charity Project … Continued
Jane Renehan explores how dental practices can prepare for inspections by the Health and Safety Authority. The question – Dear Jane… The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) recently inspected a colleague’s dental practice. What does a practice need to do to prepare for HSA inspections? For example, what documentation may the HSA inspector look for? … Continued
With the Irish Dentistry Awards just around the corner, it’s high time we paid thanks to the sponsors supporting the awards. The 2024 Irish Dentistry Awards sponsors are some of the top players in the Irish dental market today. Thanks to their generous support of the Irish Dentistry Awards, we’re able to put on a … Continued
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