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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/2008/01/10/concern-expressed-over-radioactive-waste-management/">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/2008/01/10/concern-expressed-over-radioactive-waste-management/">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/2008/01/10/concern-expressed-over-radioactive-waste-management/">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/2008/01/10/concern-expressed-over-radioactive-waste-management/">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/2008/01/10/concern-expressed-over-radioactive-waste-management/">Continued</a>

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Concern expressed over radioactive waste management

The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) has reiterated its concern over successive governments’ failure to establish a centralised storage facility to manage disused radioactive sources from dental clinics, hospitals and other medical facilities. In the RPII Annual Report and Accounts 2006, which was released on 17 December 2007, the RPII also highlighted that a … Continued

Minister proposes to address fee scales through independent review body

Minister for Health Mary Harney has said that she is looking at the possibility of establishing an independent review body that would recommend fee scales for self-employed professionals, including dentists. Ms Harney is considering this as an option following the furore surrounding the Government’s assertion that both EU and national competition legislation prohibits the State … Continued

Report shows women to be under-represented in the dental profession

A gender report, Women and Men in Ireland 2007, has revealed that in the health service women represented just over 30% of dental professionals at consultant level and 45% at non-consultant level. The table above shows Ireland’s health service personnel by grade category These statistics are slightly higher than in 2006, when the figure for … Continued

Fewer dental complaints in Northern Ireland

People from Northern Ireland are among the least likely in the UK to complain about dental services, a new report has found. Less than one in 100 complaints logged by the Dental Complaints Service is from Ulster, according to the service’s first annual report. The Dental Complaints Service helps resolve complaints about private dental care, … Continued

NI practices celebrate success at Dentistry Awards

One of the big winners at the Dentistry Awards 2007, held on 7 December, was James Hamill of Blue Apple who won Best Young Dentist, not only for the Northern Ireland region but also for the UK. Siobhan Lewney, IrishDentist.ie editor, spoke to a delighted James Hamill after the awards ceremony. James commented: ‘This is … Continued

Operation Smile Ireland team heads to Africa

A team of volunteers comprising dentists, paediatricians, anaesthetists, nurses and medical students recently performed about 200 cleft lip and palate operations in Africa, as part of a 25-year-old mission to help some of the poorest children in the world. The 23 volunteers with Operation Smile Ireland worked in Africa for up to two weeks, while … Continued

Robots to feature in the future of dental students

A dental training robot, named Simroid, which is short for ‘simulator humanoid’, has realistic skin over its metal skeleton, moving eyes and a mouth fitted with replica teeth. Demonstrated at the 2007 International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo, Simroid said: ‘Ow, that hurt!’ and narrowed her eyes as a dentist drilled on her replica teeth. ‘Now, … Continued