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Dental roadshows return to Ireland

Dental Protection will host a series of Horizons roadshows, taking place throughout Ireland in January 2015. The evening roadshows Don’t get caught out will focus on avoiding the pitfalls in oral surgery and endodontics in general practice. The roadshows will take place at the Hilton Hotel Charlemont Place, Dublin on Tuesday 13 January, the Maryborough … Continued

New Year budget: start with the end in mind

Alun Rees offers advice to those looking to whip their New Year finances into shape The New Year may have barely begun, so it may seem strange to start talking about year-end finances. But now is the time to decide how good your finance year will be, what profits you will make, and above all, … Continued

Belfast practice scoops two 2014 Dentistry Awards

Belfast-based Dunmurry Dental Practice has scooped two wins in the 2014 Dentistry Awards – Best Patient Care and Best Team. The team are ‘over the moon’ with their win, according to practice manager Debbie McLorinan. ‘We are delighted to be recognised in these two awards categories. Best Patient Care is a huge win – it … Continued

Teaching kids about oral health – how hard can it be?

Kellie O’Shaughnessy talks to Irish Dentistry about getting parents involved in a new oral health initiative for kids What exactly is the Dental Den? The Dental Den is a programme based on the needs of children and their families, which delivers prevention advice using non-clinical and practical methods. We run objectives like team practice policies … Continued

‘Now that I am HIV-positive’

How a touching interaction with one HIV-positive patient lead John Seward to consider the importance of comfort and care in the dental profession Taking a phone call from a patient during Coronation Street isn’t something new; I’ve always believed that we need to be there for our patients. A recent one-day endodontic course with US … Continued

Irish medical cards undergo ‘major revamp’

The HSE is undertaking ‘a major revamp of the system’ under which medical cards are granted and processed. Health minister Leo Varadkar and minister of state Kathleen Lynch announced the update following recent controversy surrounding the cutting back of discretionary medical cards, according to Irishhealth.com. Ten actions will be undertaken by the HSE to improve … Continued

Dublin event offers dental team double CPD hours

Internationally acclaimed author and presenter Dr Subir Banerji will arrive in Dublin on 7 February 2015 for a one-day CPD event. Double CPD points will be awarded to participants for every hour of practical on the day. Dr Banerji will present a guide to direct and indirect restorations in the aesthetic zone, and will provide … Continued