An £80,000 grant will support the fit testing of respirator masks in Northern Ireland, is has emerged today. The Health and Social Care Board secured the five-figure sum to help fit test FFP2 and FFP3 masks for dental professionals. This comes as part of their plan to remobilise general dental services (GDS). Letters will be … Continued
The acting CDO for Northern Ireland has responded to a number of key dental issues voiced by the profession. Yesterday, CDO Michael Donaldson appeared before the Assembly Health Committee alongside Paul Montgomery, acting director of general health policy. The pair responded to a number of problems from committee members, many of which were highlighted by the British Dental … Continued
The British Dental Association (BDA) have said dental services ‘need to be prioritised’ before they become unsustainable. Speaking at the Assembly Committee for Health, the association argued that practices are significantly hindered by PPE costs. Social distancing requirements and cross infection guidelines also have significant implications. The evidence was given ahead of the practice reopening date – Monday … Continued
Dentists are warning that progress in the progression could stall due to shortages in personal protective equipment (PPE). The Department of Health confirmed phase two for the resumption of dental services in Northern Ireland will kickstart on Monday 29 June. This phase will allow dentists and other dental professionals to provide non-urgent face-to-face care. And phase three – which … Continued
The British Dental Association (BDA) Northern Ireland (NI) is supporting calls from the NI Assembly for root and branch reform of oral health strategy. New analysis shows extractions of multiple teeth among under-18s could be costing the health service over £9 million a year. Tooth decay is the number one reason for child hospital admissions … Continued
New Ionising Radiation Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (IRRNI2017) came into force on 1 January 2018 and these replace the previous regulations (IRRNI2000). One of the biggest changes introduced by these revised Regulations is the introduction of a risk-based approach to telling HSENI of your work with ionising radiation. The Health and Safety Executive for Northern … Continued
Celebrating the seventh year of the Irish Dentistry Awards, this year’s winners came out on top on Friday 26 January at the Mansion House in Dublin. More than 350 guests, including this year’s finalists, enjoyed an evening of celebration and entertainment at the 2018 Irish Dentistry Awards, which commemorates dental excellence in Irish dentistry. There … Continued
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