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/2014/03/25/annual-irish-dentistry-conference-arrives/">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/2014/03/25/annual-irish-dentistry-conference-arrives/">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/2014/03/25/annual-irish-dentistry-conference-arrives/">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/2014/03/25/annual-irish-dentistry-conference-arrives/">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/2014/03/25/annual-irish-dentistry-conference-arrives/">Continued</a> Latest News Annual Irish dentistry conference arrives The Faculty of Dentistry RCSI announce a date for its Annual Scientific Meeting 2014, arriving in Dublin this October News Oral health leaders back water fluoridation Global oral health expert brands campaigns against water fluoridation News Dental experts offer oral hygiene tips Experts from Decare Dental Insurance Ireland offer oral hygiene advice ahead of World Oral Health Day 2014 News Fluoride review coming to an end A review for the use of fluoride in public water supply is to be completed by December News Pregnant women smokers given warnings New research raises awareness of the dangers of smoking during pregnancy on No Smoking Day News Maternal saliva predicts dental caries Researchers find connection between an infant\'s early childhood caries and their mother\'s saliva News Tooth decay surge among Irish teens A study blames a high daily intake of sugar as the reason behind the rise of tooth decay among Irish teens News Posts navigation Previous 1 … 45 46 47 … 151 Next