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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/2015/07/13/shared-student-bathrooms-detrimental-to-toothbrush-hygiene/">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/2015/07/13/shared-student-bathrooms-detrimental-to-toothbrush-hygiene/">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/2015/07/13/shared-student-bathrooms-detrimental-to-toothbrush-hygiene/">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/2015/07/13/shared-student-bathrooms-detrimental-to-toothbrush-hygiene/">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/2015/07/13/shared-student-bathrooms-detrimental-to-toothbrush-hygiene/">Continued</a>

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Shared student bathrooms detrimental to toothbrush hygiene

Findings show that faecal coliforms are present on more than half of toothbrushes in communal bathrooms at a university. Researchers found that ‘there was an 80% chance that the faecal coliforms seen on the toothbrushes came from another person using the same bathroom’ after testing the toothbrushes in communal bathrooms. The findings show that toothbrushes … Continued

Associates and practice owners needed for survey

The British Dental Association (BDA) has sent out an invitation to associates and practice owners to take part in a survey on levels of morale and job satisfaction. The survey aims to gather intelligence about dentists’ career intentions and views on health service dentistry. Practice owners will also be asked about practice investment and direct … Continued

Sleep apnoea study ‘milestone’ for treatment access

A new sleep apnoea device from medical device company Imthera Medical will be tested on its first two patients. The patients have been implanted with the company’s Aura6000 system as part of a randomised, controlled, prospective, multicentre clinical trial being conducted in the US and Europe. ‘Too many patients are left untreated or undertreated by … Continued

Gum disease treatment hopeful for prostate sufferers

A study has shown that treating gum disease reduces prostate inflammation, also known as prostatitis. Researchers believe this study proves even further that gum disease is a ‘system-wide condition’ that not only affects the mouth. Researchers studied 27 men, 21 years old and older who had each had a needle biopsy within the past year … Continued

Chewing gum may block out annoying ‘earworms’

Chewing gum could help turn off incessant ‘earworms’, a study has found. Research found that people who chewed gum after hearing catchy songs were less likely to think about the song and reduced the amount they ‘heard’ the song in their heads by one third. The results also revealed that chewing gum might help reduce … Continued

Beware of hidden sugars in sports drinks, says IDA

Athletes should become more aware of the hidden sugars in sports drinks, says the new Irish Dental Association (IDA) president Dr Anne Twomey. Speaking at the IDA annual conference in Cork this month, Dr Twomey noted that while sports enthusiasts are aware of the notion of a healthy diet and the importance of hydration, many … Continued

Dublin orthodontist treats Invisalign winner

Dublin orthodontist Dr Michael Ryan has been at the helm of treating 26-year-old Jessica Daly achieve the ‘smile of her dreams with Invisalign’. The Mailonline and Invisalign collaborated in a competition to transform someone’s teeth into the ‘smile of their dreams’. Jessica began her treatment seven months ago after undertaking research into teeth straightening and … Continued