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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/2014/09/26/proposed-dft-pay-cuts-abandoned/">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/2014/09/26/proposed-dft-pay-cuts-abandoned/">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/2014/09/26/proposed-dft-pay-cuts-abandoned/">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/2014/09/26/proposed-dft-pay-cuts-abandoned/">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/2014/09/26/proposed-dft-pay-cuts-abandoned/">Continued</a>

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Proposed DFT pay cuts abandoned

The British Dental Association’s (BDA) Northern Ireland office has received notice that the Stormont Assembly government is backing down on its proposed £2,000 pay cuts for foundation dentists. Following a recent victory on cuts to the salaries of foundation dentists in England and Wales, the BDA has been informed that the devolved administration intends to … Continued

Dentists band together for mouth cancer awareness

Free mouth cancer screenings took place in dental practices across Ireland last week to raise awareness of the deadly disease. The free exams were in support of Mouth Cancer Awareness Day (17 September) to heighten the public’s awareness and understanding of mouth cancer. Dr Kevin Murphy, principal dentist at Chatham Street Dental Care in Dublin, … Continued

DMI acquires dental supplier in Northern Ireland

DMI, one of Ireland’s largest dental and medical suppliers, has acquired 100% of the share capital of Dentaquip Limited, a dental supply company based in Lisburn, Co Antrim. DMI hopes the investment in Dentaquip will further ‘reinforce its position as an all-Ireland dental supplier’. Pat O’Brien, CEO of DMI, said: ‘We are delighted to acquire … Continued

Mobile dental practice to tour Ireland

Onsite Dental will be touring Ireland with a 53-foot mobile dental practice from October through to the middle of January 2014. The mobile dental practice tour will be teaming up with Irish dental professionals to provide patients with free dental examinations and oral health advice, visiting up to 27 large business parks throughout the Dublin … Continued

What role can dentists play in curbing alcoholism?

Alcohol is killing one person per hour and sending 1.2 million to hospital each year in the UK and Northern Ireland, figures reveal. Substance abuse charity Alcohelp is calling on the government to implement a series of measures to tackle alcohol misuse, such as restricting the sale of alcohol to specific times of the day. … Continued

IDNA hosts oral health event for entire dental team

The Irish Dental Nurses Association (IDNA) will be hosting a scientific lecture on 8 September entitled Saliva – why is it so important? at the Dublin Dental University Hospital. The event will be presented by Catherine Waldron, director and lecturer for the dental hygiene programme at Dublin Dental University Hospital, alongside Dr Michael Dodds, Wrigley’s … Continued

Dental exams unearth 22 mouth cancer cases

Recent free dental examinations in Ireland have unearthed 22 cases of mouth cancer among the public. The dental examinations are part of an ongoing initiative to increase Irish public awareness of free dental check-ups and good oral health. This comes following the news that only one in three adults are taking advantage of free dental … Continued