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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/2009/02/16/northern-ireland-dentists-threatened-over-bleach/">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/2009/02/16/northern-ireland-dentists-threatened-over-bleach/">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/2009/02/16/northern-ireland-dentists-threatened-over-bleach/">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/2009/02/16/northern-ireland-dentists-threatened-over-bleach/">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/2009/02/16/northern-ireland-dentists-threatened-over-bleach/">Continued</a>

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Northern Ireland dentists threatened over bleach

Dentists in Northern Ireland are being threatened with prosecution for performing a technique used for decades to whiten patients’ teeth. An MP has warned that some practitioners have received written warnings from trading standards officers for carrying out dental bleaching using strong concentrations of hydrogen peroxide. Under European law, selling tooth-bleaching materials containing more than … Continued

Harney announces plans to license healthcare providers

The Minister for Health & Children, Mary Harney TD, has announced key steps to implement the report Building a culture of patient safety, principally focusing on the Government’s decision to prepare legislation for the licensing of healthcare providers. The Minister said: ‘The Government place great importance on the policies and practical reforms we are implementing … Continued

Alarm raised following dentist recruitment failure

SDLP Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA Tommy Gallagher has spoken of his alarm after learning that a £4m drive to recruit salaried NHS dentists has only managed to employ four people. Mr Gallagher, who sits on the Assembly’s Health Committee, said provision is most needed in the west but that all four new dentists had been … Continued

Charity event sparkles with brilliance

Belfast dentist, Lucy Jaffa, is hosting a multi-sports race called Diamond Quest Ireland for her charity, the African Schools Trust. With thousands of pounds worth of diamonds up for grabs, drop your drills and grab your trainers for one of the most exciting races of the year. This May, hundreds of men and women from … Continued

Taoiseach cuts State fees for dentists by 8%

The Taoiseach, Mr Brian Cowen TD, has announced expenditure savings through a general reduction of the order of 8% for all professional fees, including those paid to dentists. This estimated saving of €80 million across dentistry, medicine, law, pharmacy, chiropody and optical services is to help the Government reach its target of achieving €2 billion … Continued

IDA pursues profession

Representatives of the Irish Dental Association (IDA) met with the Joint Committee on Health and Children on 29 January to present the dental profession’s views regarding the current oral health situation across the county. Speaking at the Office of the Houses of the Oireachtas, Fintan Hourihan, CEO of the IDA, initially focused on the problems … Continued

New guidelines issued for topical fluorides

New guidelines on the use of topical fluorides for the prevention of tooth decay in Irish children and adolescents are now available. The aim of the guidelines is to maximise the benefits from the use of topical fluorides for Irish children under the age of 16 years. The guidelines cover fluoride-containing toothpastes and mouthrinses, as … Continued