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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/2010/01/04/clock-stops-on-dental-benefits/">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/2010/01/04/clock-stops-on-dental-benefits/">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/2010/01/04/clock-stops-on-dental-benefits/">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/2010/01/04/clock-stops-on-dental-benefits/">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/2010/01/04/clock-stops-on-dental-benefits/">Continued</a>

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Clock stops on dental benefits

Time has run out for patients who failed to ensure their eligibility under the PRSI scheme in 2009.

Apology for incorrect dental income figures

The Business Services Organisation has apologised for releasing inaccurate dentistry figures

Expert slates Santa

Doctor says image of Santa promotes obesity, poor oral health and drink-driving

Boy’s dental video ranks second in YouTube’s ‘most watched’

A home video of a boy groggy after a trip to the dentist is the second most watched YouTube video of 2009. The video – shot by the seven year old’s father – notched up more than 37 million views. ‘David After Dentist’ features the son recovering from some dental work that left him feeling … Continued

Orthodontic students graduate from UCC

The winter conferring ceremonies at UCC saw the first cohort of DClinDent (Orthodontics) graduates.

The Budget for 2010 will see the HSE putting measures in place to contain DTSS expenditure at 2008 levels.

Health service roll out set to benefit thousands

Access to health service dentistry in Northern Ireland should be greatly improved