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/2011/03/28/call-for-government-to-deliver-on-promises/">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/2011/03/28/call-for-government-to-deliver-on-promises/">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/2011/03/28/call-for-government-to-deliver-on-promises/">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/2011/03/28/call-for-government-to-deliver-on-promises/">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/2011/03/28/call-for-government-to-deliver-on-promises/">Continued</a> Latest News Call for Government to deliver on promises The IDA has said it is looking forward to the new Government delivering on the commitments made on dental health issues during the election campaign News Guarding against erosion Recommending an adjunctive high-fluoride mouthwash such as Listerine Enamel Guard can maintain optimum fluoride levels News A complete system The modular design of the A-dec 300 system allows the dentist to choose the options and combinations that work best for the surgery News Instant relief for sensitive teeth Patients can have instant and lasting relief from dentine hypersensitivity with Colgate News Next generation impression material GC Europe has harnessed the best qualities of two great materials to form vinyl polyether silicone News IAAD organisers cement meeting success The Irish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry recently welcomed Walter Devoto to Ireland News Most Irish smokers want to quit New findings suggest that nearly eight out of 10 Irish adults who smoke want to kick the habit News Posts navigation Previous 1 … 74 75 76 … 151 Next