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Menopause advice: caring for patients

Aisling Earley highlights the issues surrounding menopause that may affect patients and the oral manifestations of this natural biological process. In today’s society, women face a lot of prejudice. We spend our entire lives trying to embody an image that is socially acceptable, which leads us down the path of hiding our flaws from the … Continued

IDHA conference 2024: focus on the future

Brush up on your skills, meet your peers and much more at this year’s Irish Dental Hygienists Association Annual Scientific Conference and AGM. The Irish Dental Hygienists Association’s Annual Scientific Conference and AGM is set to return this autumn, with the two-day event taking place at the Galway Bay Hotel. To be held on Friday … Continued

Treatment planning: introducing the SCAMPI examination

Lucy Stock explains how the SCAMPI method for private dental examinations makes treatment planning effortless. The question I get asked most often from dentists is: ‘How would you treatment plan this case?’ One of the most vital parts in dentistry is constructing a good treatment plan. Get it right and the patient journey is smoother, … Continued

The Irish Dentistry Show: an experience like no other

The Irish Dentistry Show is back in Dublin this September. We take a look at some of the fascinating talks taking place. The Irish Dentistry Show is set to return to Dublin with a bang on 7 September, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever.  The event will feature an expanded line-up … Continued

How to manage stress and burnout

Dentistry can be a tough profession, but there are solutions to every problem which can help to manage stress, says Lisa Grogan. You may hear the words ‘stress’ and ‘burnout’ frequently. But if I were to ask you ‘Where do you feel stress in your body?’ or ‘How would you identify that you are heading … Continued

Concerns over waiting list ‘to leave NHS dentistry’

Dentists are increasingly leaving the NHS in Northern Ireland (NI), with work down by 30%, according to the British Dental Association (BDA). Ciara Gallagher, of the BDA, was giving evidence to Stormont’s health committee on Thursday, 13 June, according to BBC News. The committee heard that there was now a waiting list ‘to leave NHS … Continued

Irish Dentistry Awards 2024: the shortlist

FMC is thrilled to announce the shortlist for this year’s Irish Dentistry Awards – congratulations to all who made it! Now in its 13th year, the Irish Dentistry Awards continue to honour the best in the field, celebrating clinical excellence across Ireland. This year’s ceremony will be taking place on Saturday 7 September at The … Continued