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Alan Clarke: thinking outside the box

Alan Clarke on the brave and bold decisions made that helped Paste Dental create an energising and inspiring space. How did it feel when your name was announced? We were so pleased and humbled for our practice redesign to be recognised across the whole island of Ireland. We made brave and bold decisions to create … Continued

Irish Dentistry Show – plan your visit now!

With the 2023 Irish Dentistry Show on the horizon, find out all the important information you need to know ahead of your visit.  The Irish Dentistry Show is taking place on 9 September 2023 at RDS Dublin from 10am – 4pm. FMC will be bringing together Ireland’s dental professionals with an exciting range of exhibitors … Continued

Tony Aherne: a rewarding challenge

Irish Dentistry Awards judge Tony Aherne talks about implant dentistry, his session at the upcoming Irish Dentistry Show and what the future has in store. Please tell us about your background. I was very fortunate to have been mentored by Professors Brian Barrett and Denis O’Mullane at Cork Dental Hospital.  I was also fortunate to … Continued

Burnout in dentistry has reached ‘unprecedented levels’

Nishma Sharma discusses how dentistry can cause burnout and the importance of finding your inner happiness. The very nature of dentistry, regardless of the sector we are in, means dealing with the public – their expectations, neuroses, past experiences, prejudices, ideas and so on. This makes it a highly unpredictable field we work in as … Continued

Irish Dentistry Awards: unforgettable moments

Irish Dentistry catches up with Andy Davies, whose practices won Best Treatment of Nervous Patients and Most Improved Practice at the 2022 Irish Dentistry Awards. How does it feel to have won Best Treatment of Nervous Patients and Most Improved Practice at the 2022 Irish Dentistry Awards?  I only opened my practice in September 2019, … Continued

Gum Health Day: a global ‘big buzz’

This year’s Gum Health Day delivered on its promise to raise global awareness and inform the public of gum diseases. This year’s Gum Health Day, held in May, has been hailed as a resounding success.  Gum Health Day is held every year on 12 May. It is led by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) … Continued

Irish Dentistry Awards 2023 – the finalists

FMC is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 Irish Dentistry Awards – have a look to see if you made it. Now in its 11th year, the Irish Dentistry Awards offers an exceptional opportunity for dental professionals across Ireland to be recognised for their skills, innovation, and commitment to patient care. The ceremony … Continued