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Smoking age could rise from 18 to 21

This week, health minister Stephen Donnelly will seek approval for legislation that would raise the legal smoking age from 18 to 21. The new legislation will be put before cabinet this week. It has been designed to allow those currently between the ages of 18 and 20 to continue smoking, but prevent the next generation … Continued

IDHA to host smoking cessation night in Dublin

The Irish Dental Hygienists Association (IDHA) will host a free evening on smoking cessation for its members and Dublin Dental Hospital University staff and students on 21 April. The evening will look at smoking cessation and changing behaviours, with Catherine Waldron focusing on how to change the habits of patients who smoke, and offering advice … Continued

Dublin dental nursing meeting free to members

The Irish Dental Nurses’ Association (IDNA) Conference 2016 will take place on 22 October in Dublin and is free to all members. This year’s theme is promotion, prevention and education in oral health and includes a host of speakers, including IDNA president Dr Mary O’Donnell, Dr Barry Dace from the US, Orlagh Pettigrew, Dr Anne … Continued

Marijuana link with gum disease

Long-term marijuana use has been linked with periodontal disease. A study of 947 New Zealanders were examined for their marijuana use from birth to age 38; participants showed an increase in periodontal disease from age 26 onwards. Compared to marijuana users, tobacco smokers showed poor gum health, decreased lung function, systemic inflammation, and lower metabolic … Continued

Prioritise smoking prevention during pregnancy

A report shows that women living in Ireland are less likely to report drinking during pregnancy, compared to their UK counterparts. The results relate to the recent appeal from Irish dentists to reintroduce free dental scale and polish procedures, particularly for vulnerable groups such as pregnant women. The report found a total of 13% of … Continued

IDHA talks fluoride and domiciliary care at yearly conference

Above picture: Main sponsors Swordfish Medical founders with IDHA president Louise Flemming (second left) and Professor Kirsten Warrer (third left) The Irish Dental Hygienists Association (IDHA) addressed vital issues at its 2014 Annual Winter Scientific Conference on Saturday 1 November in Maynooth. Water fluoridation in Ireland, medical emergencies in the dental surgery and domiciliary dental … Continued

Boots Ireland raises €205,000 for cancer

Boots Ireland has raised €205,000 in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and won Best Corporate Charity Partnership at the Fundraising Ireland Awards. The money will pay for 586 nights of care throughout the country, providing free nursing services for cancer patients in their own homes. Boots Ireland supports a number of key awareness campaigns … Continued