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How to do better clinical dentistry

Edward Lynch and Raymond Bertolotti are set to return to Cork in April to present their course, ‘How to do better clinical dentistry’. Following last year’s hugely successful course, which sold out, ‘How to do better clinical dentistry’ is set to return to Schull in Cork, Ireland, in April. Presented by Edward Lynch and Raymond … Continued

Irish Dentistry Awards 2023 – crowning glory

Claire O’Sullivan reveals how it felt for College Gate Dental to win Practice of the Year – Republic of Ireland at the 2023 Irish Dentistry Awards. Can you tell us about the practice? We are a multidisciplinary practice that started in 2009 from scratch. I am an orthodontist first and have now become the principal … Continued

Nutrition – lifestyle medicine

Siobhan Kelleher continues her series on lifestyle medicine by exploring the role of nutrition on health and sustainable living. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in lifestyle medicine and its impact on our overall health and wellbeing.  Lifestyle medicine emphasises the importance of making positive lifestyle choices, such as adopting a nutritious … Continued

Periodontology: latest developments

Irish Dentistry hears from the Irish Society of Periodontology about the huge success of its annual meeting last October. Held in Dublin over 20 and 21 October 2023, the Irish Society of Periodontology (ISP) annual meeting has been heralded a success. Bringing together more than 40 specialists in the field, one of the highlights of this … Continued

Hundreds of dentists call to save ‘crumbling’ dental service

‘We cannot go on as we are’: More than 700 dentists in Northern Ireland have warned that urgent, radical action is needed to save health service dentistry from a ‘death spiral’. In an open letter to Peter May, Department of Health permanent secretary, the signatories have asked what the department’s plan is to ensure the … Continued

Navigating the future of dental hygiene

Yvonne Howell looks ahead to the new year, and explores what’s in store for the Irish Dental Hygienists Association. The Irish Dental Hygienists Association (IDHA) had another strong year in 2023. We hosted a successful annual conference in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise, which had a strong hands-on programme.  We hope to ensure that … Continued

Social connection – lifestyle medicine

Siobhan Kelleher explores the role of social connection in lifestyle medicine and provides insights from the blue zones. In pursuing optimal health and wellbeing, lifestyle medicine has emerged as a holistic approach that emphasises the importance of various lifestyle factors.  While nutrition, physical activity and stress management are commonly accepted pillars of lifestyle medicine, the … Continued