Sugar, bad diets and a lack of dental care are having a severe impact on nursing home patients across the country. Some are having up to 20 teeth extracted, according to the Irish Dental Association (IDA). Dr Anne Twomey, vice president of the IDA, said the situation is further exacerbated by a ‘culture of giving … Continued
As oral cancer rates spike among women in Ireland, researchers find that married couples are more easily encouraged by their spouses to seek medical care when problems arise. People who are married are also better at sticking with medication. In the study, researchers expressed concern about the rising incidence of oral cancer in women, which … Continued
There are new dental champions in town. Dentists, dental teams and practices across Ireland came away with trophies from the 2017 Irish Dentistry Awards in Dublin last Friday (3 February), with celebrations at an all-time high. Northern Ireland based practice Belmore Dental Studio & Implant Clinic took the crown for Practice of the Year 2017, … Continued
Join us as we put kids’ teeth first in our new initiative for 2017 – Keep Kids’ Teeth Clean – and help improve understanding around child oral health If there’s one subject that gets people talking, it’s children’s health. And while the issue of kids’ oral health in Ireland may be met with difficulty, it’s … Continued
The British Dental Association (BDA) has lambasted the Northern Ireland government for backtracking on an agreement to modernise the contracts of community dentists, who serve the most vulnerable patients. In March 2016, an overwhelming majority of dentists voted in an official ballot to support an agreement reached between the BDA and Stormont on a new … Continued
Photo: Finalists feel the tension at last year’s awards New Year, new celebrations! We open 2017 with the finalists for the 2017 Irish Dentistry Awards: the individuals, teams and practices that represent some of the finest in the Irish dental profession today. Being chosen as a finalist is hugely beneficial to your practice, career and … Continued
Image: Eolann Sheehan, Student Union president UCC, with UCC president Dr Michael Murphy and European Investment Bank vice president Andrew McDowell after they signed a landmark €100 million investment loan at University College Cork University College Cork (UCC) has secured a loan for the ‘largest investment’ in its history. This includes a €37 million investment … Continued
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