A gender pay gap within dentistry in Northern Ireland has been revealed, with male dentists earning £38,000 more than their female counterparts. Latest figures from NHS Digital show the average taxable income for male GDS dentists in 2017/18 was £87,600, compared to £49,600 for all female self-employed GDS dentists. ‘From the headline figures, it does … Continued
Using an electric toothbrush could help prevent tooth loss, according to a new study. Published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, the 11-year observational study investigated the association between electric toothbrushing and periodontitis, caries and number of teeth present. The study included 2,819 adults from the Study of Health in Pomerania (SHIP) who were examined … Continued
John O’Brien presents four case studies of patients whose lives have been transformed with the help of the mandibular snoring inhibitor I am a dentist and a strong devotee of the mandibular snoring inhibitor (MSI) appliance for management of snoring and in carefully selected cases, obstructive sleep apnoea. The MSI is a durable snoring appliance … Continued
Align Technology has announced it will be hosting free educational evenings across Ireland and Northern Ireland that will focus on Itero intraoral scanners and services. The events are being held in addition to a series of upcoming educational events focused on the Invisalign clear aligner system. They offer an opportunity for dental professionals to learn … Continued
A video has been created to highlight the dangers of illegal tooth whitening products and services. Produced by the Department for the Economy Trading Standards Service for Northern Ireland and the Environmental Health Departments of the 11 local councils and supported by the British Dental Association, the video highlights the risks some tooth whitening products … Continued
In response to demand, Biohorizons is delighted to announce that a few more spaces have been made available on the ‘Advanced Block Grafting’ course, to be held in Belfast on 14 September. It will be presented by Mr Pynadath George, an experienced and well-respected dentist who has a practice limited to advanced restorative dentistry and dental implants. Worth … Continued
Schools in Ireland are being urged to provide sugar-free and healthy alternatives. Dr Evelyn Crowley, a dental surgeon in Cork, said that using food as a reward at school and other settings can teach children to eat when they are not hungry, which is a habit that can last a lifetime and has a negative … Continued
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