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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/2022/08/05/irish-dentistry-show-one-month-go/">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/2022/08/05/irish-dentistry-show-one-month-go/">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/2022/08/05/irish-dentistry-show-one-month-go/">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/2022/08/05/irish-dentistry-show-one-month-go/">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/2022/08/05/irish-dentistry-show-one-month-go/">Continued</a>

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Irish Dentistry Show: one month to go

There’s just one month to go until the Irish Dentistry Show in Dublin. The Irish Dentistry Show 2022 is coming back to Dublin on Saturday 3 September. We can’t wait to bring together Ireland’s dental professionals with key brands and leading speakers for a full-scale exhibition. There will also be a concurrent lecture series featuring … Continued

World Oral Health Day 2022 launched

The World Oral Health Day (WOHD) 2022 campaign has been officially launched. Last year, the organisation kickstarted a three-year campaign theme: be proud of your mouth. It wanted people to value and take care of their oral health and to make the right decisions to protect it. In 2021, we encouraged action by focusing on … Continued

An exploration into your mind

Siobhan Kelleher speaks to Mark Oborn about neuro-linguistic programming, why it is so powerful and its potential in dentistry. Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) gets talked about a lot in team management and particularly sales training. In this article, I want to explore what NLP is, and how you might be able to use it in a … Continued

A brighter promotion for tooth whitening

Adrian Duffy explains how to build an effective marketing campaign for tooth whitening. As this month’s issue of Irish Dentistry carries a special feature on tooth whitening, I thought I’d take a look at a few tried and tested techniques you could apply to promote a cosmetic dental service like tooth whitening in your clinic. … Continued

Irish Dentistry Awards 2021

Here’s the shortlist for the Irish Dentistry Awards 2021. Have you or your practice made it on there? Tickets are selling quickly! If you appear on the below shortlist and would like to attend the ceremony, please call 01923 851732. Best Treatment of Nervous Patients Abercorn Dental Care Lucey Dental & Aesthetics Navan Dental O’Connor Moore Dental Practice. … Continued

Combatting bone loss – the techniques

Andoni Jones shares his views on techniques available to combat bone loss post extraction. It has been shown that 11-22% of vertical bone loss and approximately 32% of horizontal bone loss occurs in the first six months post extraction (Tan et al, 2012). Immediate implant protocols have been developed to help minimise this bone loss … Continued

Exploring the liminal space and what it will bring

Siobhan Kelleher explores the liminal space; a place between the past and what lies ahead in the future. As a qualified coach, I have been coaching clinicians questioning their careers, lifestyles, and where they want to go. Often, they are in the liminal space. But what exactly is the liminal space? Liminal comes from the … Continued