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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/2008/07/10/communication-key-to-improving-patient-care-in-northern-ireland/">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/2008/07/10/communication-key-to-improving-patient-care-in-northern-ireland/">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/2008/07/10/communication-key-to-improving-patient-care-in-northern-ireland/">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/2008/07/10/communication-key-to-improving-patient-care-in-northern-ireland/">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/2008/07/10/communication-key-to-improving-patient-care-in-northern-ireland/">Continued</a>

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Communication key to improving patient care in Northern Ireland

Dr Melissa McCullough, a lecturer in the School of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen’s University Belfast, is behind the new MSc in Interprofessional Health and Social Studies, which will bring together a range of health and social care professionals who can learn from and about each other to improve the communication and quality of care … Continued

Talking the walk: implant experts speak out

At the Dublin leg of the Nobel Biocare World Tour, Irish Dentist’s managing editor, Nicola Kramer, was lucky enough to interview four of the pre-eminent speakers: Paul O’Reilly, Andrew Dawood, Michelle Bready and Egon Euwe. Overall, delegates and speakers alike have hailed Ireland leg of this year’s World Tour a great success. Held at … Continued

Childhood tooth decay linked to vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy

Levels of vitamin D in pregnant women may affect the dental health of their infants, new research has revealed. Researchers at the University of Manitoba analysed the vitamin D levels of 206 women in their second trimester of pregnancy and found only 21 (10.5%) of the women had adequate vitamin D levels. High levels of … Continued

Irish urged to sink teeth into dairy diet

New research commissioned by the National Dairy Council (NDC) has revealed that nearly one-third of Irish adults are not meeting their recommended calcium intake and are missing out on essential nutrients. According the NDC, 29% of adults do not consume the basic three servings of dairy products a day for appropriate calcium intake as recommended … Continued

Dental curing light may stunt tumour growth

The blue curing light used to harden dental fillings also may stunt tumour growth, researchers have found. ‘The light sends wavelengths of blue-violet light to the composite, which triggers hardening,’ said Alpesh Patel, of the Medical College of Georgia. ‘The light-waves produce free radicals that activate the catalyst and speed up polymerization of the composite … Continued

Dentists struggle to find jobs in Northern Ireland

Almost a third of dental graduates who applied to work in Northern Ireland have failed to obtain a training post, despite a huge demand for NHS dentists. In 2008, only 32 of the 45 graduates who applied to work in Northern Ireland were able to find training posts. Claudette Christie, of the British Dental Association, … Continued

Dentistry at Queen

Queen’s University Belfast has been rated as the top institution in the UK for the study of dentistry by The Times Good University Guide 2009. The University’s undergraduate course in dentistry has been given an overall rating of 100% in the Guide, which has been identified by a Government-funded review as the most influential of … Continued