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Diabetes: time to switch from sugary drinks?

For adults with type 2 diabetes, the swap is associated with lower rates of early death due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and other causes, finds new research published by The BMJ. A greater increase in coffee and tea consumption from before to after a diabetes diagnosis was associated with fewer deaths. Researchers suggest that these findings highlight … Continued

Study highlights post-pandemic impact on Irish workplaces

A study of mental health and wellbeing promotion in Irish workplaces has been published, revealing the changing picture of mental health following the pandemic. The study surveyed more than 1,500 businesses across Ireland. It has revealed the first national mental health picture of the impact of the pandemic across Irish workplaces. Conducted by University College Cork (UCC), … Continued

Irish Dentistry Awards 2023: categories and criteria

Entry is now open for the Irish Dentistry Awards 2023 – here’s everything you need to know about this year’s awards. FMC is delighted to announce the launch of the Irish Dentistry Awards 2023! The Irish Dentistry Awards are now in their 11th year, and are well known in Ireland for celebrating the hard work … Continued

Free charity dental treatment for Northern Ireland’s homeless

Dental charity Dentaid and Bupa Dental Care have partnered up to offer free dental treatments to those who are homeless in Northern Ireland. The new mobile unit will visit Simon Community NI, a homeless charity in Northern Ireland. Clients suffering from toothache will be able to access free, emergency pain relieving treatments on the Dentaid … Continued