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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/2008/10/30/galway-pupils-missing-out-on-dental-screening/">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/2008/10/30/galway-pupils-missing-out-on-dental-screening/">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/2008/10/30/galway-pupils-missing-out-on-dental-screening/">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/2008/10/30/galway-pupils-missing-out-on-dental-screening/">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/2008/10/30/galway-pupils-missing-out-on-dental-screening/">Continued</a>

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Galway pupils missing out on dental screening

As reported in Irish Medical News, retirements and resignations in the Galway dental department are posing challenges in the provision of oral health screening and treatment services to hundreds of primary school children in the region, as up to 21 schools have no permanent dentist in the HSE West region. Last year two dentists retired … Continued

Anaesthesia exposure may increase risk for childhood developmental disorders

A new anaesthesiology study analysis, presented at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anaesthesiologists, indicates a possible link between childhood exposure to general anaesthesia and an increased risk of behavioural and developmental disorders in young children. Recent animal studies have shown that commonly used anaesthetic agents may have serious neurotoxic effects on … Continued

New course aims to improve NI

Queen’s University in Belfast is offering a valuable opportunity to learn from different public health perspectives through a new course. The University is now running an MSc in Public Health following the recent launch of the £5m UKCRC Centre of Excellence for Public Health (Northern Ireland), which is hosted by Queen’s. The new degree is … Continued

Dental profession set to continue to prosper

As reported on the website www.trinitynews.ie, graduates from a career-specific course such as dentistry have very low unemployment rates, with many finding a job within the first six months of graduating. Although there has been a global financial slow-down, the healthcare industry has to date been little affected by the credit crunch. Unemployment rates for … Continued

Routine healthcare costs delay dental visits

Irish families are finding the costs of primary healthcare too difficult to meet and increasingly stressful, so much so that they are putting off visits to the dentist and GP, according to new research published. The survey, hosted by parenting web site www.rollercoaster.ie on behalf of HSF Health Plan, found that:• An overwhelming majority of … Continued

Children needing ortho set to suffer under new Budget

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RCSI and UAE university renew fellowship links

The College of Dentistry at Ajman University of Science and Technology (AUST) in the United Arab Emirates received a delegation from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, headed by Dr Patrick Byrne, this month. This visit deepened the co-operation between the two colleges, as well as seeing the renewal of an agreement of co-operation … Continued