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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/2011/01/13/extra-xylitol-for-extra-health/">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/2011/01/13/extra-xylitol-for-extra-health/">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/2011/01/13/extra-xylitol-for-extra-health/">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/2011/01/13/extra-xylitol-for-extra-health/">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/2011/01/13/extra-xylitol-for-extra-health/">Continued</a>

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Extra xylitol for extra health

This year will see the launch of three innovative new products in Wrigley\'s range of sugarfree chewing gum

More cavities for kids with asthma

Carers of children with asthma need to be aware of the link between asthma and oral hygiene

New device eases patients’ anxiety

Innovation cancels out the noise of the dental drill

Complimentary Sonicare toothbrush for perio delegates

Courtesy of Philips Sonicare, all delegates of the Belfast event \'Professional and profitable perio: understanding perio clinically, financially and medico-legally\' will receive a free Sonicare toothbrush

UCC Dental School announces new CPD events

A new schedule of CPD courses runs from January to April 2011.

RCSI welcomes new dental fellows and members

Fellowships and memberships of the Faculty of Dentistry were conferred last month

Dental hygienist’s cross-infection innovation

Jenny Dudley-Ford on Medi-Mates, designed to combat splash-back contamination