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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/2013/06/25/gum-problems/">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/2013/06/25/gum-problems/">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/2013/06/25/gum-problems/">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/2013/06/25/gum-problems/">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/2013/06/25/gum-problems/">Continued</a>

Latest News

Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare (GSK)reports that recent research conducted by GSK amongst dental professionals confirms that Corsodyl is the number one recommended brand for the treatment of gum problems. 99% of dentists surveyed stated that they trust Corsodyl as a treatment for patients with gingivitis. The Corsodyl brand is synonymous with gum health and Corsodyl is … Continued

Better brushing

The Aquafresh brand supports the education of younger patients and their carers through the provision of Aquafresh kids motivation packs to dental surgeries. Now Aquafresh is expanding this initiative to encourage better brushing in the community, as well as in practice, with the ‘better brushing programme’. Every year numerous dental healthcare professionals and their practice teams undertake a wide variety of … Continued

Dental Product Guide

Dental Sky is proud to present its new updated and improved, stunning, full colour, glossy catalogue loaded with new features and products to help support dentists’ business and save money. Packed full with even more of some favourite leading brand materials and equipment, as well as Dental Sky’s own high quality products, dental professionals need … Continued

Dental Sky is proud to report that the ‘Dental Advisor’ has rated its R and S Diamond burs very highly. With positive comments such as ‘can prepare several teeth with one bur’ and ‘nice assortment of shapes’ and ‘good bulk reduction with the coarse grit’, Dental Sky says that the report shows 90% of advisors … Continued

GDP implant restoration revolution accelerates

For general dental practitioners with patients who have lost any or all of their natural teeth, it is now even easier to get directly involved withproviding implant treatment.

Irish patients ignoring free dental check-ups

HSE criticised for