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/2011/03/02/oral-health-in-northern-ireland-needs-support-says-bda/">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/2011/03/02/oral-health-in-northern-ireland-needs-support-says-bda/">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/2011/03/02/oral-health-in-northern-ireland-needs-support-says-bda/">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/2011/03/02/oral-health-in-northern-ireland-needs-support-says-bda/">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/2011/03/02/oral-health-in-northern-ireland-needs-support-says-bda/">Continued</a> Latest News Oral health in Northern Ireland needs support, says BDA The Assembly elected this year must help dentists tackle oral health inequalities News Judge rules against dentists in HSE case Mr Justice Murphy found there was no breach of contract by the HSE News Public needs to prepare for orthodontic treatment changes, warns BDA New regulations will affect which patients are entitled to Health Service orthodontics News Urgent action needed on RQIA information gap Dentists in Northern Ireland are being left in the dark about the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority News Mouth cancer diagnoses follow free screenings Six patients were diagnosed with mouth cancer following screening sessions last September News Students celebrate clinician awards success The names of the winners and runners up were announced at the prestigious gala event held in County Wicklow News Research shows rise in smoking Statistics show that the incidence of mouth cancer is also rising in Ireland, with some 75% of such cancers tobacco-related News Posts navigation Previous 1 … 76 77 78 … 151 Next