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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/2008/02/18/revolutionary-laser-for-decay-reversal/">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/2008/02/18/revolutionary-laser-for-decay-reversal/">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/2008/02/18/revolutionary-laser-for-decay-reversal/">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/2008/02/18/revolutionary-laser-for-decay-reversal/">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/2008/02/18/revolutionary-laser-for-decay-reversal/">Continued</a>

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Revolutionary laser for decay reversal

Dr John Girkin, one of the founders of the Centre for Biophotonics at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, has invented a hand-held machine that uses laser beams to capture detailed pictures of a patient’s teeth. These images can help to reverse the process of decay before permanent damage has been done. As reported by … Continued

Dental students

BBC Radio 1’s Dr Mark Hamilton and Belfast’s Big Brother contestant Orlaith McAllister will be ‘glamming it up’ to host the Queen’s University dentistry and medical students annual SWOT (Students Working Overseas Trust) fashion show on Monday 25 February. Organised by the fourth-year dentistry and medical society, the fashion show is the stylish pinnacle in … Continued

Health service looks to extend working hours

The Irish Times has reported that health service unions are willing to discuss moves by health service management to introduce an extended working day for staff to run from 8am to 8pm. Grades that would be affected by the proposed reforms include personnel in dental, nursing, health and social care, craft and clerical and administrative … Continued

Health Minister scores own goal

Health Minister Mary Harney is set to visit the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health as part of a week-long a fact-finding trip in the US. However, the Minister has been widely condemned for taking time out to watch the Super Bowl game between the New York Giants and New England Patriots on Sunday … Continued

Pot smoking link to gum disease

Young pot-smokers risk gum disease and tooth loss by the age of 32 or younger, a new study reveals. Regularly smoking cannabis as a young adult can lead to early periodontal disease – independent of tobacco use – according to New Zealand researchers. The research found that smoking cannabis more than 41 times a year … Continued

Primary care centre to be built in Adamstown

As the development of Adamstown continues, it has been reported that the Health Service Executive (HSE) is planning a new primary care centre that will provide a range of services including dentistry. A non-HSE health provider will also be based at the centre to provide orthodontic and diagnostic services.The centre will be part of Adamstown … Continued

Poor diet to blame for high levels of dental decay in Northern Ireland

Ulster has the worst rate of dental decay in Ireland and the UK, despite having the highest number of dentists. Donncha O’Carolan, acting chief dental officer for Northern Ireland, says the problem will only be overcome when people improve their diets and regularly brush their teeth with fluoride toothpaste. However, he believes the problem of … Continued