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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&rsquo;s 2004 report Dental Care for Homeless People, discovered that 92% of those examined had obvious signs of gum disease. &hellip; <a href="https://irishdentistry.fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk/2012/02/24/improvement-and-innovation/">Continued</a>

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, &hellip; <a href="https://irishdentistry.fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk/2012/02/24/improvement-and-innovation/">Continued</a>

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 &hellip; <a href="https://irishdentistry.fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk/2012/02/24/improvement-and-innovation/">Continued</a>

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 &hellip; <a href="https://irishdentistry.fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk/2012/02/24/improvement-and-innovation/">Continued</a>

Paddy Johnston, a professor of oncology who is currently director of the world-renowned Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology at Queen&rsquo;s, is to become Dean of Queen&rsquo;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 &hellip; <a href="https://irishdentistry.fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk/2012/02/24/improvement-and-innovation/">Continued</a>