BDA Northern Ireland has hit back at the Health and Social Care Board (HSBC) on its recent decision to reallocate £7.7m of underspend away from the GDS budget to ‘other budgets’. In a letter to Dr Ian Clements, chair of HSCB, the chair of the BDA Northern Ireland dental practice committee, Richard Graham, challenged the … Continued
Anne O’Connell has been elected president of the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT). In addition to maintaining a private practice limited to paediatric dentistry in Sandycove, Co Dublin, Anne is head of paediatric dentistry and director of the postgraduate paediatric dentistry programme in Trinity College, Dublin. She is board certified in paediatric dentistry and … Continued
The Occupational English Test (OET) is now recognised by the Dental Council of Ireland. The move will give a wider range of overseas-trained dental professionals the opportunity to prove their proficiency in the English language when applying for professional registration or Dental Council Examinations. ‘Adding OET to our accepted list of options gives professionals further … Continued
This year’s Gum Health Day has been announced as 12 May! Based on the key message for the 2019 awareness day – ‘Healthy gums, beautiful smile’ – the focus is on how healthy gums contribute not only to better oral and overall health, but also to good dental aesthetics, self-confidence, and improved quality of life. … Continued
It might have been raining outside Dublin’s Mansion House on Friday 1 March, but nothing could dampen spirits inside the glorious Irish Dentistry Awards venue! It’s hard to believe that the awards are in their eighth year, and with every year that passes, it feels like they keep improving. Special thanks go out to our … Continued
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