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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/2008/01/30/new-regulations-on-dental-radiography/">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/2008/01/30/new-regulations-on-dental-radiography/">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/2008/01/30/new-regulations-on-dental-radiography/">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/2008/01/30/new-regulations-on-dental-radiography/">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/2008/01/30/new-regulations-on-dental-radiography/">Continued</a>

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New regulations on dental radiography

Dental hygienists and dental nurses can take dental radiographs under new regulations. Under the provisions of SI 303 of 2007, dental hygienists and dental nurses who are registered with the Dental Council and who have completed a Council-approved course in radiation protection and technique may take radiographs in the practice of dentistry under the supervision … Continued

Anti-smoking campaign targets young women

Young female smokers are the primary focus of a major new public information campaign launched by the Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland (HPA). The new campaign has been developed to raise awareness of the dangerous chemicals in cigarettes and the cumulative damage that every cigarette causes. The campaign also highlights the lesser-known long-term health … Continued

Infant tooth decay sparks warning

Dentists are warning parents about giving children soft drinks or fruit juices in their baby bottles over fears about infants needing dental surgery. The warning was prompted after a report found that nearly half of infants under five years in some parts of Ireland have decayed teeth. The Irish Dental Association (IDA) said it is … Continued

K Club luxury break awarded to Co. Louth dentist

Congratulations to Dr Shane Byrne of Ardee, County Louth, the winner of Irish Dentist’s K Club experience. Dr Byrne’s name was the first drawn out of the hat from those who filled in the Irish Dentist readership survey. The team at Irish Dentist would like to extend its thanks to all of you who took … Continued

Dental Health Foundation report recognises holistic dental approach

On 12 December 2007 the Minister for Health Promotion and Food Safety, Pat The Cope Gallagher TD, launched the report on the Evaluation of the Specialist Certificate in Health Promotion (Oral Health). The Specialist Certificate is a 12-month part-time course provided by the National University of Ireland, Galway, and the Dental Health Foundation. The course … Continued

Medicines Board reissues bisphosphonate warning

The Irish Medicines Board (IMB) has issued its second warning in 18 months about bisphosphonates, a class of drugs used to combat bone thinning. A release from the IMB stated: ‘Osteonecrosis of the jaw continues to be reported as a suspected adverse drug reaction associated with bisphosphonates and the number of reports appear to be … Continued

Saliva testing set to diagnose breast cancer

Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston can identify and quantify specific protein markers in human saliva to provide an early, non-invasive diagnosis of breast cancer, according to a study published in a recent issue of Cancer Investigation. The study describes how the onset of breast cancer produces a change in … Continued