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/2011/05/28/kids-with-prominent-teeth-are-victims-of-bullying/">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/2011/05/28/kids-with-prominent-teeth-are-victims-of-bullying/">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/2011/05/28/kids-with-prominent-teeth-are-victims-of-bullying/">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/2011/05/28/kids-with-prominent-teeth-are-victims-of-bullying/">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/2011/05/28/kids-with-prominent-teeth-are-victims-of-bullying/">Continued</a> Latest News Kids with prominent teeth are victims of bullying Study flags up the psychological need for orthodontic referrals News Excessive bureaucracy is stifling dental practice BDA Northern Ireland is calling for the withdrawal of the legislation that extends the role of the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) to dental practice. News An all-round winner for McDowell + Service Dr Jane Montague-Peters received a case of wine for correctly guessing the cost of a ZirLite crown News A restoration winner for the Moloney award Dr Una Lally is this year\'s winner of the Moloney Award News Oral health education drive continues The second edition of the Oral Health Zone magazine was launched at the IDA annual general meeting in Cavan. News Free mouth cancer checks this September On 21 September 2011, free mouth examinations will be offered throughout Ireland News Dublin Dental University Hospital News Posts navigation Previous 1 … 71 72 73 … 151 Next