Dental hygienist Siobhan Kelleher speaks to Elijah Desmond about combining motivation, dental education and cruising… Tell us a bit about yourself My name is Elijah Desmond, and I am a dental hygienist, motivational speaker, serial entrepreneur, author and proud father of two. I graduated in the United States from Ohio State University in 2009. Since … Continued
BF Mulholland, a full service dental dealer, has been awarded the contract for all of Portman Dental Group’s equipment supply, maintenance and repair across its growing practice footprint in Ireland. The estimated seven-figure contract will see BF Mulholland support Portman Dental Group’s existing 12 practices in Northern Ireland as well as those it plans to … Continued
Most people in Ireland believe that improving their teeth would improve their careers and relationships, according to a new survey. The survey – conducted last month by The James Clinic, a leading Irish dental chain – revealed that the majority of respondents (53.8%) agreed that good teeth and a great smile were important to them … Continued
Professor Robert Winston is set to open, and speak at, this year’s British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) in Glasgow. The conference, which takes place between 19-21 September at the SEC, has ‘Looking ahead’ as its theme. Lord Winston is professor of science and society and emeritus professor of fertility studies at Imperial College London. He … Continued
Concerns have been raised over Ireland losing dentists it has trained to other countries through a lack of dental specialist training in the country. The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland warned that this is impacting on resources and resulting in long waiting lists for treatment. Fine Gael’s Kate O’Connell has voiced concern at the … Continued
Perrigo Company plc, an Irish-registered manufacturer of private label over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, is set to expand into the oral care market after acquiring Ranir Global Holdings LLC for US$750 million. Ranir is a private label oral care company with a portfolio of more than 300 oral care items, including power and manual toothbrushes, dental floss, flossers, … Continued
The HPV vaccine is a ‘no-brainer’, according to the Irish Dental Association (IDA). ‘The HPV vaccine has been shown to be protective… it should be given to boys without a doubt… it is one of the most life-saving things that can be produced,’ said Professor Leo Stassen, president of the IDA. When it comes to … Continued
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