Irish Dentistry’s Managing Editor Carlotta Eden looks at progress made on the new Dental Bill this year – and how far we have left to go. Since the beginning of the year, Irish Dentistry has been investigating progress behind the new Dental Bill, undertaking our own independent research as to when and how the new … Continued
Four Northern Ireland practices have walked away with awards at the UK Dentistry Awards 2016. Yew Tree Dental Practice, based in Newry, won Best Team in Northern Ireland. Belfast-based practice Blue Sky Dentistry was highly commended in the same category, and was later highly commended for Best Practice in Northern Ireland. Victoria McPolin, orthodontic therapist … Continued
While the judges deliberate on 2017 Irish Dentistry Awards entries, it’s not too late to get your tickets for next year’s ceremony! The awards will take place on 3 February at the Mansion House in Dublin. Tickets cost €229+VAT and include a three-course meal, entertainment and music until late into the evening. The Irish Dentistry … Continued
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
The Seapoint Clinic in Dublin is calling on all dental students from Dublin, Cork and Belfast dental schools to enter its competition to win €1,000. To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, the Seapoint Clinic’s ‘Bright Spark’ competition is encouraging innovation among Irish dental students and asking them to ‘think outside the box’. To enter, all you … Continued
Michael Watson looks at the impact of poor child oral health on dental visits and growing up healthy Children in Ireland are visiting the dentist for the first time seven years later than they should be, a conference in Dublin has heard. Children should have their first dental visit before their first birthday, but under … Continued
A tax on sugary drinks in Ireland is going ahead – but not until April 2018. Minister for Finance Michael Noonan announced the plans last month in the Budget 2017 in a bid to align with a similar tax in the UK. Minister Noonan was quoted saying: ‘The supply lines are very connected between the … Continued
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