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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/2014/04/04/dublin-to-host-networking-event-for-dentists/">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/2014/04/04/dublin-to-host-networking-event-for-dentists/">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/2014/04/04/dublin-to-host-networking-event-for-dentists/">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/2014/04/04/dublin-to-host-networking-event-for-dentists/">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/2014/04/04/dublin-to-host-networking-event-for-dentists/">Continued</a>

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Dublin to host networking event for dentists

The Northumberland Institute will be joined by Dr Johnny Walker and his lecture on patient empowerment on 9 April 2014

New mouth and throat cancer causes

Researchers find that poor oral health and irregular dental check-ups contribute to oral cancers

Tooth loss link with depression and anxiety

US researchers discover relationship with psychosocial disorders (anxiety and depression) and dental care

Irish dental company is best place to work

Promed, a leading dental supplier, has been announced as one of Ireland\'s Best Workplaces 2014

Faculty of Dentistry RCSI appoints new dean

The Faculty of Dentistry at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland appoints Dr John Walsh as its new dean

DDRB proposes fees uplift for dentists

The DDRB\'s fees uplift proposal is cautiously welcomed by the BDA in Northern Ireland

Study deems fluoride harmless to oral health

Public Health England has released a study confirming that fluoride shows \'no evidence of harm\' to oral health