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Yolande Keane wins national hygiene award

Yolande Keane from Eyre Square Dental in Galway was announced as the winner of this year’s Kin Dental Hygienist of the Year award at the Irish Dental Hygienists Association Annual Scientific Conference 2016 last month. Over the last few months, patients up and down the country have been nominating their hygienists for the chance to … Continued

Surprises for Kin Hygienist of the Year 2015

Featured image: Prize giving at IDHA conference in November last year Amanda Corrigan from Fermoy Dental Centre won the 2015 Kin Hygienist of the Year award last year – and delivered a healthy baby girl the same weekend. Amanda was announced as the winner at the Irish Dental Hygienists Association’s 2015 Annual Scientific Conference last … Continued

Coca-Cola and obesity debate neglects oral health

The debate raging over the impact of Coca-Cola on the obesity crisis overlooks the key point of its effects on our oral heath, dental therapists claim. The soft drinks giant was slammed this week when it was discovered it had funded scientific research concluding that physical activity is the biggest predictor of childhood obesity around … Continued

IDHA talks fluoride and domiciliary care at yearly conference

Above picture: Main sponsors Swordfish Medical founders with IDHA president Louise Flemming (second left) and Professor Kirsten Warrer (third left) The Irish Dental Hygienists Association (IDHA) addressed vital issues at its 2014 Annual Winter Scientific Conference on Saturday 1 November in Maynooth. Water fluoridation in Ireland, medical emergencies in the dental surgery and domiciliary dental … Continued