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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/2008/11/18/health-minister-opens-day-surgery-unit-at-antrim-area-hospital/">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/2008/11/18/health-minister-opens-day-surgery-unit-at-antrim-area-hospital/">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/2008/11/18/health-minister-opens-day-surgery-unit-at-antrim-area-hospital/">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/2008/11/18/health-minister-opens-day-surgery-unit-at-antrim-area-hospital/">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/2008/11/18/health-minister-opens-day-surgery-unit-at-antrim-area-hospital/">Continued</a>

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Health Minister opens day surgery unit at Antrim Area Hospital

On 14 November, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey officially opened the new day surgery unit at Antrim Area Hospital. The unit will deliver a patient-focused service for day-case dental and general surgery, and ear nose and throat (ENT) treatment, amongst other services. Speaking after the opening ceremony, Minister McGimpsey said: ‘This state-of-the-art facility will provide staff … Continued

Continuing professional development set to be mandatory by 2010

Continuing professional development (CPD) was at the top of the agenda at a recent Dental Protection/Irish Dental Association evening seminar held at the Clarion Hotel next to Dublin airport. Kicking off the event, Fintan Hourihan, CEO of the IDA, welcomed delegates and reported that the Dental Council is following the lead of the Medical Council, … Continued

Europe rates Ireland as

Ireland has the 15th most consumer friendly healthcare system in Europe, according to the 2008 Euro Health Consumer Index (EHCI) launched today in Brussels. This is one step up from last year’s 16th position, placing Ireland on a longer and firm improvement trend. One of the 34 performance indicators is dental care affordability. In Ireland … Continued

Report outlines the benefits of oral cancer screening examination

All residents at adult addiction treatment centres in Ireland should undergo an oral cancer screening examination upon admission to the centre, according to Dr Eleanor O’Sullivan of Cork University Dental School and Hospital in her report on Oral Cancer Screening Study of High Risk Individuals. In Ireland, oral and pharyngeal cancer represents approximately 4% of … Continued

New national health literacy campaign launched

A new national health literacy campaign, the MSD/NALA Health Literacy Initiative, was launched earlier this week to help health professionals communicate clearly with patients. Health literacy is a person’s ability to make sound health decisions in the context of everyday life. With over 50% of the Irish population affected in some way by literacy difficulties, … Continued

Dental Council establishes clinical dental technician role

The Dental Council of Ireland has established the role of the clinical dental technician (CDT) as a class of dental auxiliary. Created with the consent of the Minister for Health, appropriately qualified CDTs are allowed to manufacture and fit removable dentures for patients, independent of a dentist. The Council reports that at first only about … Continued

New 3-D bone tissue scaffold printer could speed bone regeneration

The New York University College of Dentistry has begun testing a three-dimensional bone tissue scaffold printer that could substantially reduce bone regeneration time in the oral cavity and elsewhere in the body. Bone generated from the scaffolds could be used to shore up alveolar bone to support dental implants, as well as to repair cleft … Continued