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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/2008/02/29/equator-network-seeks-enhanced-medical-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/2008/02/29/equator-network-seeks-enhanced-medical-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/2008/02/29/equator-network-seeks-enhanced-medical-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/2008/02/29/equator-network-seeks-enhanced-medical-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/2008/02/29/equator-network-seeks-enhanced-medical-research/">Continued</a>

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EQUATOR Network seeks enhanced medical research

The EQUATOR Network (Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research) is a new quality improvement initiative that seeks to enhance the reliability of medical research literature by promoting transparent and accurate reporting. Researchers, editors and peer reviewers put an incredible effort into the production of health research publications. However, there is clear evidence that … Continued

Tooth transplant restores vision

Robert McNichol, 57, from County Sligo has had his sight partially restored after doctors inserted his son’s tooth in his eye. Doctors at University College Hospital Galway said there was nothing more they could do for Mr McNichol after he lost his sight in an explosion two years ago. However, he found out about a … Continued

Lollipops raise awareness of oesophageal cancer

The seventh annual Lollipop Day took place over the last weekend in February, with the aim of increasing awareness of oesophageal cancer and to raise money for research and patient treatment. The Oesophageal Cancer Fund hopes that the use of lollipops will have made people conscious of swallowing, as dysphagia is one of the more … Continued

Patients forced to fork out for dental treatment

The lack of NHS practices in the North West is forcing dental patients to take out loans to pay for treatment, according to a city councillor. Sinn Fein’s Billy Page says people are being forced to go private due to a lack of NHS dentists in the city and its surrounding areas. In the North … Continued

HSE launches National Intercultural Health Strategy

Support groups have welcomed the five-year plan from the Health Service Executive (HSE) to improve access to health services among foreign nationals and ethnic minorities. Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney TD, and CEO of the HSE, Professor Brendan Drumm, launched the National Intercultural Health Strategy at the Mansion House in Dublin on Thursday … Continued

A lollipop that promises to have tooth decay licked

A sugar-free lollipop that actively fights tooth decay has been developed by US scientists. The revolutionary orange-flavoured sweet – marketed as Dr John’s Herbal Candy – is infused with a liquorice extract that kills the primary bacterium that causes tooth decay. It’s the brainchild of microbiologist and dentistry Professor Wenyuan Shi from the University of … Continued

White tea prevents tooth decay

Studies have found that white tea could actually better for you than all of its multi-coloured counterparts. Until recently it was believed that green tea, which is full of polyphenols, the antioxidant that helps fight and kill cancer-causing cells, was the ultimate in healthy tea drinking. Yet new reports show that leaving tea leaves so … Continued