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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/2008/08/11/report-on-patient-safety-opens-way-for-mandatory-licensing/">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/2008/08/11/report-on-patient-safety-opens-way-for-mandatory-licensing/">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/2008/08/11/report-on-patient-safety-opens-way-for-mandatory-licensing/">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/2008/08/11/report-on-patient-safety-opens-way-for-mandatory-licensing/">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/2008/08/11/report-on-patient-safety-opens-way-for-mandatory-licensing/">Continued</a>

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Report on patient safety opens way for mandatory licensing

The Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney TD, has welcomed the report of the Commission on Patient Safety and Quality Assurance entitled Building a culture of patient safety. The Minster said: ‘Perhaps the most significant recommendation of the report is the introduction of a licensing system for all health services whether they are delivered … Continued

UCC lecturer receives research recognition

Professor Helen Whelton, director of the Oral Health Services Research Centre at University College Cork (UCC), has received the 2008 Zsolnay prize at the annual congress of ORCA (European Organisation for Caries Research) in the Netherlands. This is given in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of dental caries research.The ORCA-Zsolnay prize consists of … Continued

Water fluoridation fundamental to decay reduction

As reported by the Irish Times, without fluoridation Ireland would have levels of dental decay as high as those of eastern Europe, according to Professor Helen Whelton, director of the Oral Health Services Research Centre at UCC. Prof. Whelton has said that although tooth decay in Ireland is much lower than it would be without … Continued

From dentist to Olympic hopeful

Cornwall dentist could be an Olympic gold medallist.

Belfast dentist wins tickets to Frank Spear event

Irish Dentist would like to extend its congratulations to Dr Anjomani Farzaneh of 76 Marlborough Park South, Belfast, who is the lucky winner of tickets worth €865 for the Independent Seminars’ Frank Spear aesthetic dentistry event. Dr Farzaneh will be accompanied by two team members, Melissa Ferguson and Heather Millar. The competition featured in the … Continued

Dental robotic testing simulator invented

Human chewing replicated in order to test dental materials.

Irish exposed to higher levels of radiation

New report exceeds previous estimates by 9%