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Insight into the Northern Ireland dental market

Cathy Murphy, senior business agent at Christie & Co, shares insight into the current dental market in Northern Ireland. Practice sales within Northern Ireland have developed at a slower rate than those sales within England, Scotland and Wales. Historically, the bulk of sales in the country were facilitated between principals and their associates, or to … Continued

Dentists treating most vulnerable failed by Stormont

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

€37 million loan for UCC dental school

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

Economic growth will be ‘strong’ in 2016

Economic growth is expected to be strong in 2015 and 2016, with Ireland’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast to grow by approximately 6.7% in 2015 and 4.8% in 2016, according to analysis by researchers at the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). The authors also note that GNP is set to grow by 5.2% in … Continued

Autumn Statement 2015: measures in Northern Ireland

How will changes from the Autumn Statement affect dental professionals in Northern Ireland? NASDAL investigates The big surprise in yesterday’s Autumn Statement was the abandonment of the previously announced changes to tax credits and this will have come as a great relief to many low paid workers. While there may not have been any specifically … Continued

Identex prize winner receives €100 M&S voucher

Above: Braemar Finance local area manager Joe Biesty (left) presented prize draw winner Dr Martina Petrickova with €100 worth of Marks and Spencer vouchers Identex 2015 took place last month at the City West Hotel near Dublin to the enthusiasm of many dentists and the dental trade. Hosted by both the Irish Dental Trade Association … Continued

Financial help for dentists and their families

Denis Daly explains how the Irish Dental Benevolent Society is there for you and your family when the need arises The Irish Dental Benevolent Society (IDBS) provides financial assistance for dentists and/or their families when the need arises. The IDBS was set up in 1949 by Dr John Daunt and a group of other dentists … Continued