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Belfast homeless present oral health challenge

An assessment of the oral health needs of the single homeless population of north and west Belfast has identified significant problems among the patient group. The research, carried out in response to the British Dental Association’s 2004 report Dental Care for Homeless People, discovered that 92% of those examined had obvious signs of gum disease. … <a href="https://irishdentistry.fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk/2010/03/01/dental-association-in-fundraising-initiative/">Continued</a>

High calibre candidates seek education elsewhere

According to a report issued this summer by the Higher Education Authority, every year Irish students travel to the United Kingdom to take up places on courses in higher education institutions. Students apply through the Universities and Colleges Application System (UCAS), a similar system to the CAO. Some high-points courses in Irish universities, including dentistry, … <a href="https://irishdentistry.fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk/2010/03/01/dental-association-in-fundraising-initiative/">Continued</a>

Fluoride level tests in the pipeline for Ireland

Following a recommendation by the Irish Expert Body on Fluorides and Health, a country-wide study to check fluoride levels is being planned. Fluoride levels in tap water were reduced on 1 July this year, from 0.8 to 1.0 ppm to between 0.6 and 0.8 ppm, with a target value of 0.7 ppm. Legislation to amend … <a href="https://irishdentistry.fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk/2010/03/01/dental-association-in-fundraising-initiative/">Continued</a>

Minister lines up bespoke contract for NHS dentists

On 2 July Health Minister Michael McGimpsey revealed that negotiations had already started between the Department of Health and the general dental practice committee of the British Dental Association to secure a bespoke dental contract for Northern Ireland, thereby enabling the recommendations of the primary dental care strategy to be implemented. The custom-made contract is … <a href="https://irishdentistry.fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk/2010/03/01/dental-association-in-fundraising-initiative/">Continued</a>

New Dean for dental school at Queen’s

Paddy Johnston, a professor of oncology who is currently director of the world-renowned Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology at Queen’s, is to become Dean of Queen’s School of Medicine and Dentistry in September. His mission will be to transform medical education and research in Northern Ireland, bringing together world-class strengths in medicine, dentistry … <a href="https://irishdentistry.fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk/2010/03/01/dental-association-in-fundraising-initiative/">Continued</a>

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Dental association in fundraising initiative

The president of the BDA Northern Ireland Branch, Richard Graham, has launched a new initiative aimed at encouraging the region’s members to join the association’s’s Northern Ireland Branch Group. For every BDA Northern Ireland member who signs up as Richard Graham’s friend, the president will donate £1 to The Benevolent Fund at the end of … Continued

Genes found to influence tooth growth

Discovery may help in treatment and prevention of congenital dental and occlusion problems

Help for dentists in face of PRSI cuts

Software of Excellence has organised seminars to inform dentists about the solutions available

GSK issues denture adhesives zinc warning

GlaxoSmithKline has issued a warning about long-term, excessive use of zinc-containing denture adhesives

UCC dental student wins endodontic award

Paul Ryan has won the Irish Endodontic Society Undergraduate Essay Award

Children’s fear of the dentist linked to turbulent home life

Dentists need to be able to identify which children need help

Omega 3 inhibits oral bacteria

Reaearchers look to include omega-3 in dental products