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Hot topics at the Irish Dentistry Show
Find out more about the fantastic speakers who you can expect to see at the Irish Dentistry Show this year. Morgan O’Gara – Maximising the Invisalign Portfolio Join Morgan and learn from his brilliant knowledge about Invisalign Go.  In this lecture, Morgan will share his experience on how to expand the use of Invisalign Go to &hellip; <a href="https://irishdentistry.fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk/">Continued</a>
Ice creams with highest sugar and fat content revealed
As the warmer weather rolls in, the ice cream treats with the highest sugar content have been revealed.  Four out of five of the ice creams and lollies with the most sugar are Magnums – with Magnum Salted Caramel taking the top spot with 27g. This is according to new research carried out by website Play &hellip; <a href="https://irishdentistry.fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk/">Continued</a>
Signature style – winning Most Improved Practice at the Irish Dentistry Awards
Signature Smiles reveals how it felt to win Most Improved Practice Republic of Ireland at the Irish Dentistry Awards 2023. Tell us about the practice Signature Smiles is a specialist orthodontic practice that provides treatment exclusively for young children and adolescents. Based in the heart of Limerick city, the practice has two chairs and one &hellip; <a href="https://irishdentistry.fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk/">Continued</a>
Irish Dentistry Awards 2024: ready for launch
The Irish Dentistry Awards 2024 have lift off! Here’s everything you need to know, including categories, criteria and how to enter. The Irish Dentistry Awards are back!  Since their inception 13 years ago, the Irish Dentistry Awards have gone from strength to strength – and this year promises to be the best yet.  The categories &hellip; <a href="https://irishdentistry.fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk/">Continued</a>
Case study: how to promote guided bone regeneration
Lucy Stock presents a case study highlighting the use of customised titanium membranes for guided bone regeneration in implant dentistry. Many years ago, dental implant treatment was considered successful if the implant didn’t fall out of the mouth. Patients accepted the gap being filled with something white, even if it didn’t quite look or function &hellip; <a href="https://irishdentistry.fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk/">Continued</a>

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Powerful partnerships – building relationships with company representatives
There’s always two sides to the story. Siobhan Kelleher sheds light on how dental professionals can foster better relationships with company representatives. In the dental industry, there exists a relationship between the dental team and company representatives who provide products and educational resources. While some dental team members may take these relationships for granted, it … Continued
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Signature style – winning Most Improved Practice at the Irish Dentistry Awards
Signature Smiles reveals how it felt to win Most Improved Practice Republic of Ireland at the Irish Dentistry Awards 2023. Tell us about the practice Signature Smiles is a specialist orthodontic practice that provides treatment exclusively for young children and adolescents. Based in the heart of Limerick city, the practice has two chairs and one … Continued
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Navigating HIQA’s radiation audit procedures
Jane Renehan answers a reader’s question relating to the Health Information and Quality Authority’s new radiation audit procedures. The question – Dear Jane… How do HIQA’s new radiation audit procedures differ from the previous Dental Council clinical audit criteria? What has changed for practice owners and dentists?  Answer Legislative changes in recent months assigned the … Continued
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Ireland’s first community-based collaborative dental programme announced
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has signed a long-term collaborative agreement with the University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School.   The partnership will support RCSI in delivering a new undergraduate Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree programme. This will be the first community-based undergraduate dentistry degree programme in Ireland.  Peninsula Dental School’s award-winning … Continued
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Musculoskeletal disorders: reducing injury risk
Louise Madge discusses musculoskeletal disorders associated with the dental hygienist, and how instrumentation design and ergonomics can prevent injuries. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are injuries or disorders that affect the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage and spinal discs. There is a positive correlation between conditions of the neck, shoulder, elbow, hand, wrist and back, and performing … Continued
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Modernising a practice with minimal disruption
Azure Dental reveals how it managed a major refurbishment to take it from out-of-date to state-of-the-art – without disruption to the patient experience. In a beautiful position in the heart of Blackrock in Dublin, the one thing that didn’t need to change at Azure Dental was the location. Aside from the seaside views and excellent light, … Continued
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EFP calls for Digital Innovation Award entries in periodontal healthcare
The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) is calling for applications for the EFP Digital Innovation Award 2024. Supported by Haleon, the annual award celebrates digital innovations that contribute to gum health on a global scale.  The EFP Digital Innovation Award is divided into three categories: Innovation for the public: digital technologies, such as apps or … Continued
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