The Irish Society of Dentistry for Children (ISDC) will host its annual scientific meeting on 12 May on the theme ‘staying alive: pulp in trauma and caries’. Taking place at Finnstown Castle Hotel in Lucan, Dublin, the meeting will focus on recognising and treating dental injuries in children, diagnosis of primary tooth pulp status under … Continued
An audience of school children and teachers were hosted at the Killyhevlin Hotel in Northern Ireland on Friday 22 January for the launch of the Humble Helpers Programme. A new educational and charitable schools initiative, the Humble Helpers Programme aims to teach UK children about important humanitarian and healthcare topics, while also raising funds for … Continued
Teething pain may just be a figment of parents’ imagination, claims a paediatric dentist. Speaking to the Irish Times, Kirsten Fitzgerald, consultant paediatric dental surgeon at Our Lady’s Children Hospital Crumlin, said parents focus too much on ‘imagined symptoms’ of teething when they could be missing more serious problems. ‘Teething is a simple, gentle and … Continued
The Oral Health Services Research Centre has produced four Happy Teeth posters for display in dental waiting rooms. The posters advocate twice daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste (1,000ppm) from two years and above. The posters also provide parents and carers of young children with the following key tips: Start brushing as soon as the first … Continued
A report shows that women living in Ireland are less likely to report drinking during pregnancy, compared to their UK counterparts. The results relate to the recent appeal from Irish dentists to reintroduce free dental scale and polish procedures, particularly for vulnerable groups such as pregnant women. The report found a total of 13% of … Continued
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
A recent survey revealed that 87% of parents believe oral health is important in the family. Only 13% of respondents did not consider oral health of vital significance. The survey also showed that 52% of parents take their children to the dentist at least once a year, and 35% only occasionally or when there is … Continued
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