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Demand for cosmetic dental treatment grows in Ireland

Demand for cosmetic dentistry in Ireland has boomed since the start of the pandemic.  This is according to Caroline Robins, chair of the GP committee of the Irish Dental Association. Reported by breakingnews.ie, Ms Robins said demand had gone ‘off the Richter scale’, adding that Zoom is a key reason why interest may have spiked. … Continued

COVID-19 – half of adults in Ireland have delayed dental appointments

More than 50% of adults in Ireland delayed dental check-ups over the last 12 months, it has been revealed. This is according to new research carried out for Seapoint Clinic in Dublin by Opinions Market Research. According to Extra.ie, 51% of Irish adults have avoided dental appointments following the onset of the pandemic. The research found that women … Continued

Making the switch – from UK to Ireland dentistry

Helen Fegan and Eimear Doran talk through the process of becoming a dental professional in Ireland. Having studied at a UK dental school and beginning our dental careers working in the UK, we wanted to research the many job opportunities and benefits in the Republic of Ireland. For many young dentists it is an attractive … Continued

What do Ireland’s level 5 restrictions mean for dentistry?

Ireland is one of the latest countries to announce stringent lockdown measures in a bid to curb COVID-19 cases. From midnight tomorrow, the Irish government will move the public into the highest level of restrictions. Currently, they are set to last for six weeks – but will be reviewed after four. New rules include: The … Continued

Resources for public service dentistry in ‘full-blown crisis’

COVID-19 is causing a resourcing crisis in public service dentistry in Ireland. This is according to Dr Anne O’Neill, the incoming president of the Irish Dental Association (IDA). She says the pandemic has sparked a lag in important dental services in Ireland. The provision of public service dentistry was a ’cause for concern’ prior to the … Continued

Educating patients on oral cancer awareness

As Ireland prepares for Mouth Cancer Awareness Day on 16th September, Imogen Fox discusses how to educate and inform your patients about the widely-misunderstood realities of oral cancers. Oral cancer is the eighth most prevalent cancer in the UK and yet awareness of the disease is still extremely low (ONS, 2019). The rate has increased … Continued

Extended deadline for 2019 Irish Dentistry Awards

The deadline for the 2019 Irish Dentistry Awards has been extended to 10 December 2018. The Irish Dentistry Awards recognises excellence in Irish dentistry, and celebrates the hard work, dedication and talent of dental professionals across Ireland. There are 14 categories to enter in the 2019 Irish Dentistry Awards, from Best Employer, Best Child Friendly … Continued