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/2013/04/17/free-gum-disease-leaflet-launched-for-irish-patients/">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/2013/04/17/free-gum-disease-leaflet-launched-for-irish-patients/">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/2013/04/17/free-gum-disease-leaflet-launched-for-irish-patients/">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/2013/04/17/free-gum-disease-leaflet-launched-for-irish-patients/">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/2013/04/17/free-gum-disease-leaflet-launched-for-irish-patients/">Continued</a> Latest News Free gum disease leaflet launched for Irish patients Dental publication aims to raise awareness of disease affecting four out of five people in Ireland News Water fluoridation back under consideration Health Minister weighing up fluoridation of the water supply to improve dental health in Northern Ireland News Northern Irish dentist to be next president of the BDA Omagh dentist Barry McGonigle will assume presidency at British Dental Association News Rising costs sending Irish dental students abroad More young people setting sail for dental education overseas, experts claim News New question marks over amalgam mercury test The level of mercury exposure from amalgam fillings could be less than previously thought, say scientists News Extreme tea habit leads to fluoride overdose Woman develops skeletal fluorosis after consuming \'astronomical amounts\' of tea over a period of 17 years News The Dental Gathering Irish Dentistry has joined forces with Identex to put on the Ireland News Posts navigation Previous 1 … 55 56 57 … 151 Next