As part of the Regulation Debate, Philip McGrath talks to Irish Dentistry about protecting patient safety and the profession A new dental act should ring in new changes; an opportunity to update outdated legislation and secure the future of the profession. Patient safety should remain a primary focus. As readers of Irish Dentistry, it is … Continued
More and more dentists are leaving Ireland to pursue careers – but not to the UK. As of 2013 there were 183 fewer dentists practising in Ireland, despite a rise in the number of graduates, according to recent figures from Eurostat. Chief executive officer at the Irish Dental Association, Fintan Hourihan, said: ‘[Graduates] are no … Continued
Whether you are a dentist, hygienist, nurse or technician, registration matters. It’s the lifeline to which you hang your professional standing on, and a way for patients to recognise your qualifications and dedication to care. Recently, the issue of registration in the Irish dental profession has been opened up for debate, as proposals for the … Continued
The 2016 Irish Dentistry Awards took central Dublin by storm on Friday 29 January with an astounding ceremony and party. Finalists and guests flooded the Round Room at the Mansion House with anticipation as they waited on the announcement of the winners. Creative Smiles Dental & Implant Centre came out on top as Most Improved … Continued
Photo: Alexandra Dental Practice celebrates its win at the 2015 Private Dentistry Awards in London Limerick based practice Alexandra Dental Practice struck gold at the 2015 Private Dentistry Awards as it took home the award for Best Treatment of Nervous Patients. The team were elated to have won and were ‘genuinely shocked’ to be taking … Continued
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
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
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