Entering awards can be tough, but that’s a given. You’re putting yourself, your team and your practice under the micoscope, hoping that your peers will recognise the hard work you’ve put in the last year – and in your career – and deem you worthy of a national award. That’s a lot of pressure – … Continued
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
The 2015 Irish Dentistry Awards was more than a night to remember – it was a step forward in the right direction for the Irish dental profession. With big wins, glamorous guests, new categories and primetime viewing on national TV, this year’s awards tipped the scale. But it’s time to take it one step further, … Continued
David Casey looks at the impact of limited resources and education in Ireland for oral health and palliative care on patients There is a special needs area in oral health that is untouched in Ireland today: palliative care. A palliative approach improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing problems associated with … Continued
A ‘revolutionary’ new way to treat temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD) has been approved for use in the UK and Ireland. The Cerezen device comprises a pair of removable custom-made hollow inserts that are placed within the ear canal to reduce the symptoms of TMJD pain and related conditions including grinding of teeth and headaches. Simply … Continued
The Oral Health Services Research Centre has produced four Happy Teeth posters for display in dental waiting rooms. The posters advocate twice daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste (1,000ppm) from two years and above. The posters also provide parents and carers of young children with the following key tips: Start brushing as soon as the first … Continued
Photo: Ace Braces Orthodontics came away with five wins on the night, including Overall Practice of the Year Time flies when you’re having fun – which was certainly the case at this year’s Irish Dentistry Awards on Friday 30 January. Finalists and guests streamed into the outstanding Mansion House venue, host of this year’s awards, … Continued
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