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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/2009/04/02/new-irish-faculty-celebrates-launch/">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/2009/04/02/new-irish-faculty-celebrates-launch/">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/2009/04/02/new-irish-faculty-celebrates-launch/">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/2009/04/02/new-irish-faculty-celebrates-launch/">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/2009/04/02/new-irish-faculty-celebrates-launch/">Continued</a>

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New Irish Faculty celebrates launch

A new educational initiative aimed at practising dentists was successfully launched on Saturday 28 March

Dental students

Cameras flashed and the audience clapped enthusiastically as dental and medical students took to the catwalk for the annual SWOT fashion show. SWOT (Students Working Overseas Trust) is a fourth-year dentistry and medicine student society that aims to raise money for vital Third World medical equipment. This year, the fashion show raised £30,000 from ticket … Continued

Top 5 triumph for QUB professor

Professor Edward Lynch has come a sterling fifth in Dentistry magazine’s ‘Top 50’ of the most influential people in the UK dental profession. By achieving a high placing, Edward demonstrates the crucial influence that academics can have on the dental sector. Edward holds the position of professor of restorative dentistry and gerodontology at Queen’s University … Continued

Dental graduates face massive debts under proposed tax

As reported by the Irish Independent, dental students would face massive debts of around €64,000 when they graduate from university under a plan by Fine Gael for a ‘graduate tax’. The figures suggest that such a plan would result in graduate dentists repaying €1,333 a month for four years or €1,067 for five years. In … Continued

No monkeying around with oral health

Researchers in Japan have observed macaque monkeys show their offspring how to clean their teeth using fibres such as human hair stolen from tourists. The team, led by Nobuo Masataka, a professor at Kyoto University’s Primate Research Institute in Aichi Prefecture, recorded 100 examples of this behaviour by seven adult female crab-eating macaques, half with … Continued

New research has found that modern lifestyle habits may play a bigger role than food alone, when it comes to tooth decay. A review of the scientific evidence over the past 150 years found that the effects of fluoride toothpaste, good oral hygiene and health education may override the effects of food alone on tooth … Continued

Green drinks dye pearly whites

This St Patrick’s day, patients need to be warned that drinks dyed green are actually bad for their teeth and could even leave them with a green smile. The dye used can stain dental work, so patients with veneers or other types of restorative work should be especially careful. Natural teeth are also at risk, … Continued