Helen Farrelly O’Connor shares the story behind Ireland’s new recruitment breakthrough helping to shape dental careers. Career Vision was the brainchild of my husband Stuart who, following many years in hotels as a general manager, took a chance in 2019 to open/start our own Irish owned hospitality recruitment agency. It was a big risk and … Continued
Mahrukh Khwaja explains how to nurture a culture of engagement and avoid employees resorting to quiet quitting. ‘Quiet quitting’ may not be a term you’re familiar with, but in the post-COVID-19 era, Dr Khwaja says that stress and burnout is increasingly forcing more employees to do the bare minimum they need to get their jobs … Continued
The British Dental Association (BDA) Northern Ireland has called for urgent reform and fair funding to secure the future of Northern Irish health service dentistry. The association said that it expects an accelerated exodus from the ‘shrinking’ health service if these conditions are not met. Ciara Gallagher is chair of the British Dental Association’s Northern Ireland Dental Practice … Continued
Siobhan Kelleher, dental hygienist and Irish Dentistry editorial board member, has become an accredited course provider by Eduqual. This will allow her to offer high-quality educational programmes to individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in various fields. The latest programme to be launched is the postgraduate diploma in oral and positive health (level … Continued
Jane Renehan answers another reader’s question relating to eliminating bacteria in dental waterlines. The question – Dear Jane… What is the best way to ensure that dental waterlines are clean and clear of biofilm? Is there a recommended product that is best for eliminating bacteria in waterlines? The answer Dental practices operate with a large … Continued
Sviatlana Anishchuk and Linda Phelan explain how and why you should enter the poster competition at this year’s IDHA annual conference. As a dental hygienist working in clinical practice, it can be easy to forget that we are capable of much more than scaling all day long. The Irish Dental Hygienists’ Association (IDHA), in partnership … Continued
Rowan Thomas reports back from an action-packed Irish Dentistry Show, held at the Royal Dublin Society. On Saturday 9 September, the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) played host to the Irish Dentistry Show 2023. Exhibitors, speakers and delegates gathered to share their knowledge of and passion for Ireland’s dental community. RDS’ Shelbourne Hall was packed with over … Continued
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