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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/2008/05/14/health-research-board-measures-dental-benefits-of-funded-research/">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/2008/05/14/health-research-board-measures-dental-benefits-of-funded-research/">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/2008/05/14/health-research-board-measures-dental-benefits-of-funded-research/">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/2008/05/14/health-research-board-measures-dental-benefits-of-funded-research/">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/2008/05/14/health-research-board-measures-dental-benefits-of-funded-research/">Continued</a>

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Health Research Board measures dental benefits of funded research

In the first Irish study of its kind, the Health Research Board (HRB) has reported an improvement in the dental care of children, among other benefits. The study assessed the cumulative outcomes of a selection of HRB funded research projects over time to demonstrate the impact that HRB funding is having on people’s health and … Continued

Moloney Award 2008 recipient announced

Congratulations to Sean Malone, winner of the Moloney Award for 2008, for his presentation entitled ‘Minimising Post Treatment Sensitivity in Posterior Composites’. Sean’s 10-minute practical demonstration on extracted teeth showed how attention to bond and composite placement can improve post treatment sensitivity in posterior composite restorations. Sean received his award at the Irish Dental Association … Continued

Dental experts flush out

Dental school scientists have found previously unidentified families of bacteria that contribute to bad breath. The experts – on the trail of a cure for halitosis – found the bugs in the back of people’s mouths by using new techniques for gathering and analysing bacteria. The three-year study was carried out by a team of … Continued

Health strategy service user goals to be implemented on a national basis

The Minister for Health & Children, Mary Harney, and the CEO of the HSE, Professor Brendan Drumm, have launched the National Strategy for Service User Involvement in the Irish Health Service. Consisting of seven goals, the Strategy will build on current good practice in involving service users (i.e. patients, their families, voluntary and community organisations) … Continued

Harney remains as Health Minister in new cabinet

Mary Harney has been retained as Health Minister in Brian Cowen’s new cabinet, announced on the evening of Wednesday 7 May. Having held the position since September 2004, it is expected that Mary Harney will remain as Health Minister for at least another year in order to oversee the Government’s reform programme for the health … Continued

Dentistry in the North to be put out to tender

Following an Assembly debate on the shortage of NHS dentists in Northern Ireland, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey announced that private dentists are to be invited to tender for a large-scale contract to provide dental services to NHS patients. Mr McGimpsey said the idea had worked elsewhere, stating: ‘Everyone in Northern Ireland should be able to … Continued

Cigarette smoking on the rise

Despite the ban on smoking in public places, the National Health and Lifestyle Survey (SLÁN) reports that there has been an increase in the number of smokers between 2002 and 2007. In 1998, rates were at 33%, decreasing to 27% in 2002 but then increasing to 29% by 2007. Professor Hannah McGee of the Royal … Continued