The British Dental Association (BDA) met with the health minister for Northern Ireland following concerns over PPE and the sustainability of dentistry. On Monday, dental practices were able to kickstart non-AGP procedures for the first time since lockdown began. But ahead of AGPs being given the green light on 20th July, the group raised a number of … Continued
Bethany Rushworth offers her opinion on social media, and explains how it can be a wonderful way for colleagues to network, share information and learn Throughout lockdown I have been spending more time than usual on social media. I’ve been utilising my extra available time to produce content for students and other relatively newly qualified … Continued
Aisling Doherty from Mental Health Ireland explores the ways to cope with the stress and anxiety of the pandemic. As we enter the phased return for reopening our society and businesses in Ireland, our government has provided us with a roadmap of how current restrictions can be lifted. They give us details of how, and … Continued
The British Dental Association (BDA) have said dental services ‘need to be prioritised’ before they become unsustainable. Speaking at the Assembly Committee for Health, the association argued that practices are significantly hindered by PPE costs. Social distancing requirements and cross infection guidelines also have significant implications. The evidence was given ahead of the practice reopening date – Monday … Continued
Martin Foster, a dentolegal consultant at Dental Protection, discusses the conversations surrounding child patients and consent. Obtaining consent involves establishing whether the patient has sufficient understanding of the treatment options available in order to make an informed choice. This can be a challenging enough process with adults. But when the patient is a child, the situation can … Continued
The Irish Society for Disability and Oral Health (ISDH) is hosting a webinar to help improve the wellbeing of the profession. The event – titled ‘training the muscle of resilience: preventing combat & compassion fatigue in special care dentistry using resilience’ – will take place on Thursday 25th June at 8pm. Sponsored by GSK, the … Continued
The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has warned that dental practices could withdraw from the medical card scheme following worries over PPE. The organisation says a lack of government action has ‘huge consequences’ for people across the country. CEO Mr Fintan Hourihan said the delay in crucial equipment means dentists are having to reconsider their participation in the … Continued
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