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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/2008/04/29/healthworkers-vote-for-industrial-action/">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/2008/04/29/healthworkers-vote-for-industrial-action/">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/2008/04/29/healthworkers-vote-for-industrial-action/">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/2008/04/29/healthworkers-vote-for-industrial-action/">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/2008/04/29/healthworkers-vote-for-industrial-action/">Continued</a>

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Healthworkers vote for industrial action

Almost 30,000 healthcare workers, who are members of the Impact trade union, have voted to take industrial action over the Health Service Executive’s (HSE) recruitment freeze and its impact on services. The employees voted by 85% to 15% to sanction industrial action, which will involve a refusal to co-operate with HSE advisors or the Executive’s … Continued

One third of dental injuries are sports-related

One third of all adult dental injuries are sports-related, the Irish Dental Association has reported. Dentists are warning people that oral injury can occur while playing basketball and volleyball and is not exclusive to those engaging in full contact sports such as rugby and Gaelic games. Women who play hockey are the most likely to … Continued

Review reveals inadequate calcium intake among women

A review of the milk supply chain in Ireland has revealed that young women and teenage girls should increase their consumption of milk to improve their calcium intake. Martin Higgins, chief executive of safefood, which undertook the review, commented: ‘It is clear from this review that while nine out of 10 people on the island … Continued

Northern Ireland scraps school dental screenings

Northern Ireland’s Acting Chief Dental Officer, Donncha O’Carolan, has issued a statement that the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) is scrapping the current programme of school dental screenings once those for the 2007/08 school year have been completed. This decision has been made following the results of research from the University … Continued

CAO figures reveal dentistry applicant levels for 2008

According to the latest figures from the Central Applications Office (CAO), there has been an increase in the number of students applying for dentistry courses at Level 8 (honours degree). This year, 1,110 people have applied for dentistry, an increase of 19.87% over last year’s figure of 926. Conversely at Level 7 (ordinary degree), there … Continued

HSE apologises for English dental service in Gaeltacht school

The Tuarascáil Bhliantúil Annual Report 2007, launched on 8 April, has revealed the Health Service Executive, as a result of an investigation, apologised for providing public health dental services in English only for a Gaeltacht school, in breach of an agreed statutory obligation. A parent of a child attending a national school in the Gaeltacht … Continued

New IDA chief executive announced

Fintan Hourihan has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Irish Dental Association (IDA). Mr Hourihan, who is currently director of industrial relations with the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO), will take up the post in June.