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/2014/05/08/dentistry-diplomates-conferred-at-rcsi/">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/2014/05/08/dentistry-diplomates-conferred-at-rcsi/">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/2014/05/08/dentistry-diplomates-conferred-at-rcsi/">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/2014/05/08/dentistry-diplomates-conferred-at-rcsi/">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/2014/05/08/dentistry-diplomates-conferred-at-rcsi/">Continued</a> Latest News Dentistry diplomates conferred at RCSI Diplomates and graduates at Faculty of Dentistry RCSI received their qualifications on the Faculty\'s 50th anniversary Market roundup Faculty of Dentistry RCSI prize winners 2013 The Faculty of Dentistry RCSI awarded dental students and trainees with prestigious prizes for 2013 Features Dental company hosts golf day for dentists Southern Cross hosted a golf tournament for friends and guests in Northern Ireland News Dublin event shows dentists new concepts Dentists in Ireland joined The Northumberland Institute to learn more about Dr Johnny Walker\'s latest healthcare invention Features Colgate battles caries with new technology Colgate introduces new technology in the fight against caries at the 2014 British Dental Conference and Exhibition News Good oral health helps save money Maintaining good oral health could help reduce medical costs for life-threatening diseases, a study shows Features Smiles Dental joins Oasis Healthcare group Oasis Healthcare UK has acquried Smiles Dental Ireland, bringing together 2.5 million patients News Posts navigation Previous 1 … 43 44 45 … 151 Next