Photo: Philip Henderson has been announced as the new branch president for BDA NI Philip Henderson has become the new branch president for the British Dental Association (BDA) Northern Ireland. Philip is a long established BDA member and currently the Northern Ireland member of the BDA principal executive committee (PEC), as well as a former … Continued
Dental Protection will host a series of Horizons roadshows, taking place throughout Ireland in January 2015. The evening roadshows Don’t get caught out will focus on avoiding the pitfalls in oral surgery and endodontics in general practice. The roadshows will take place at the Hilton Hotel Charlemont Place, Dublin on Tuesday 13 January, the Maryborough … Continued
A male body hang-ups survey revealed that 10% of Irish men fret about their yellow teeth. It may not be a lot, but the results show that body hang-ups, including yellow teeth, knock the confidence of over a third of Irish men. Other insecurities include hair loss (60%), belly or ‘love handles’ (41%) and ‘moobs’ … Continued
Ireland needs more accessible dental services for the elderly, says Dr Grace Kelly, specialist in special care dentistry. Speaking at the Irish Dental Hygienists Association (IDHA) Annual Winter Conference last weekend, Dr Kelly argued that domiciliary dental care for the elderly is ‘an area that needs good regulation’ as services in Ireland are currently limited. … Continued
Ignoring the evidence that shows the damage non-fluoridated water can do to teeth is a ‘big health risk’, says Dr John Walsh, dean of Faculty of Dentistry, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI). Speaking at the opening of an international scientific meeting hosted by RCSI this week, Current controversies in dental practice, Dr Walsh warned: … Continued
Pictured above: three-dimensionally printed jaw model A 41-year-old Indian cancer patient has been given a new set of teeth using a three-dimensionally printed jaw model. After undergoing infrastructure maxillectomy surgery (removal of the upper jaw and palate), the patient’s nose and maxillary sinus to the oral cavity was exposed. Following radiotherapy for six weeks he … Continued
A recent survey revealed that 87% of parents believe oral health is important in the family. Only 13% of respondents did not consider oral health of vital significance. The survey also showed that 52% of parents take their children to the dentist at least once a year, and 35% only occasionally or when there is … Continued
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