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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/2008/09/24/competition-authority-welcomes-new-rules-on-advertising/">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/2008/09/24/competition-authority-welcomes-new-rules-on-advertising/">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/2008/09/24/competition-authority-welcomes-new-rules-on-advertising/">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/2008/09/24/competition-authority-welcomes-new-rules-on-advertising/">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/2008/09/24/competition-authority-welcomes-new-rules-on-advertising/">Continued</a>

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Competition Authority welcomes new rules on advertising

The Competition Authority has welcomed the implementation of one of the main recommendations of its report on the dental profession. The Dental Council has now produced a new Code of Practice on Public Relations and Communications, which allows dentists to advertise their services to consumers with certain caveats, including that it be done in a … Continued

Greater numbers of Irish students look to study abroad

As reported in the Irish Independent, greater numbers of Irish students are opting to go to university in the UK. In subjects such as dentistry, some UK educational establishments have lower points requirements than in Ireland. Plus, with the falling value of Sterling against the Euro, third-level education in the UK may well have even … Continued

Minister announces NIMDTA re-appointments

Michael McGimpsey, the Minister for Health, has announced the re-appointment of two non-executive members to the Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency (NIMDTA). Mr Albert Baird has been re-appointed for a further three years, while Mrs Judith Eve will continue as a member of the Agency for another four years. Mr Baird BA AIA … Continued

Dummy designed to promote oral health

A new baby dummy has been designed and developed by dentists to prevent bacteria attacking mouths. The flat and wide sucking part of the DentoBon dummy is anatomically designed to decrease the pressure on the baby’s palate thus allowing the normal development of a baby’s teeth. A new model, DentoBon+, has been in development at … Continued

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Sheen Fall Lodge would like to offer readers of Irish Dentist and the Irish Dentist website a special hotel deal, which can be booked until the end of October. The special package is called ‘Fooling Around this Winter and includes: Two nights accommodation Irish breakfast each morning Afternoon tea on one day One dinner in … Continued

Prescription drugs ‘link’ to tooth decay

More attention needs to be paid to the oral health of the elderly and whether prescription drugs lead to tooth decay, dental hygienists in California have said. ‘Too many seniors are not receiving the care they need, and that number will reach a crisis point if we don’t make plans now,’ said Noel Kelsch, president … Continued

Milk is the white stuff to prevent dental decay

Encouraging children to drink milk helps reduce the risk of dental erosion and decay, according to new research. The study, published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, found children who consumed more soft drinks, relative to milk and 100% fruit juice, were at greater risk of developing dental caries. The researchers collected dietary … Continued