In a new feature for Irish Dentistry, Siobhan Kelleher interviews members of the dental profession for insights and opinions into the world of dentistry. Here, Bridget O’Connor discusses the advantages of myofunctional therapy How did you get involved with myofunctional therapy? I learnt about myofunctional therapy in 2010, when my husband Tony and I became … Continued
A study has shown that treating gum disease reduces prostate inflammation, also known as prostatitis. Researchers believe this study proves even further that gum disease is a ‘system-wide condition’ that not only affects the mouth. Researchers studied 27 men, 21 years old and older who had each had a needle biopsy within the past year … Continued
Chewing gum could help turn off incessant ‘earworms’, a study has found. Research found that people who chewed gum after hearing catchy songs were less likely to think about the song and reduced the amount they ‘heard’ the song in their heads by one third. The results also revealed that chewing gum might help reduce … 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
New posters and a patient information leaflet have been designed to raise awareness about mouth cancer detection and prevention. The patient resources, Focus on Mouth Cancer, were launched by the Mayor of Derry Brenda Stevenson at an event at the Old Library Trust Healthy Living Centre, Londonderry. The event aimed to raise awareness of the … Continued
Today is World Oral Health Day (WOHD) and countries worldwide are celebrating lifelong oral health with the ‘Smile for life’ campaign. Some 95 countries, 65 national dental associations, 30 student dental associations as well as the World Oral Health Day partners are holding hands-on and informative events to raise oral health awareness. Global activities This … 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
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