Anneka Guray discusses how mentor training for the IDHA came about, how useful it can be and how mentoring is practised. In late 2023, the Irish Dental Hygienists’ Association (IDHA) began its mentoring programme journey. Our past president Linda Phelan’s concept was four years in the making. Her vision was to empower members, arming them … Continued
An oral rinse could be used to detect cancer at an early stage, according to a new study. The oral rinse would identify biomarkers for cancer in the oral microbiome, which could also be detected in pre-cancerous patients. Researchers analysed bacteria samples from the mouths of 98 patients, 30 of whom were known to have … Continued
The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has criticised the decision to scrap plans for a ‘badly needed’ new dental school in Cork. University College Cork (UCC) was given permission in 2019 for a new five-storey building in Curraheen, which would replace Cork University Dental School’s current campus, which it shares with Cork University Hospital. The plans … Continued
Plans to launch a new Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree in Ireland have progressed, with the course having received the necessary regulatory support to begin in 2025. The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences has received regulatory support from the Dental Council to launch a new Bachelor of … Continued
This week, health minister Stephen Donnelly will seek approval for legislation that would raise the legal smoking age from 18 to 21. The new legislation will be put before cabinet this week. It has been designed to allow those currently between the ages of 18 and 20 to continue smoking, but prevent the next generation … Continued
There’s always two sides to the story. Siobhan Kelleher sheds light on how dental professionals can foster better relationships with company representatives. In the dental industry, there exists a relationship between the dental team and company representatives who provide products and educational resources. While some dental team members may take these relationships for granted, … Continued
Signature Smiles reveals how it felt to win Most Improved Practice Republic of Ireland at the Irish Dentistry Awards 2023. Tell us about the practice Signature Smiles is a specialist orthodontic practice that provides treatment exclusively for young children and adolescents. Based in the heart of Limerick city, the practice has two chairs and one … Continued
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