News asdasd asd asd asd 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/2014/06/04/colgate-invites-dentists-to-learning-broadcast/">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/2014/06/04/colgate-invites-dentists-to-learning-broadcast/">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/2014/06/04/colgate-invites-dentists-to-learning-broadcast/">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/2014/06/04/colgate-invites-dentists-to-learning-broadcast/">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/2014/06/04/colgate-invites-dentists-to-learning-broadcast/">Continued</a> Latest News Colgate invites dentists to learning broadcast Watch Colgate Professional\'s special broadcast on managing dentine hypersensitivity in the dental practice Features Stem cell dentistry could mend broken teeth A study in the US has investigated triggering stem cells to regenerate tissue using laser treatment Features Irish workers missing out on dental benefits Employees in Ireland are missing out on dental insurance as part of their employment packages Market roundup Putting Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief to the test Toothpaste promises to help patients deal with the pain of sensitive teeth Features Colgate launches New Maximum Cavity Protection plus Sugar Acid Neutraliser toothpaste will help fight caries Features HSE letting down vulnerable dental patients The HSE Dental Surgeon group has come under attack from the Irish Dental Association, claiming it is letting down vulnerable patients Market roundup Dentists warn over oral surgery delays Late oral surgery appointments are encouraging medical card holders to stay on antibiotics Features Posts navigation Previous 1 … 42 43 44 … 151 Next