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/2010/12/17/new-study-questions-cavity-fighting-fluoride/">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/2010/12/17/new-study-questions-cavity-fighting-fluoride/">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/2010/12/17/new-study-questions-cavity-fighting-fluoride/">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/2010/12/17/new-study-questions-cavity-fighting-fluoride/">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/2010/12/17/new-study-questions-cavity-fighting-fluoride/">Continued</a> Latest News New study questions ‘cavity-fighting’ fluoride Research finds that the fluorapatite layer is only six nanometers thick News Facebook and Twitter keep students in the loop Dental students across the UK and Ireland are fast becoming fans and followers of 3M ESPE News Website makeover for dental insurance company Company launches new dedicated cosmetic insurance website News Study may lead to personalised oral care Investigation into the bacterial immune system reveals the defences of oral microbiome are \'unique and traceable\' News Dentistry team crown for Northern Ireland practice Belmore Dental Clinic scoops best team in UK Dentistry Awards News New Codes of Practice issued by Dental Council The Dental Council of Ireland has published a number of new guidance documents to benefit both dental professionals and patients. News Dental health survey shows 30-year improvement Tthe proportion of adults who are edentate in Northern Ireland has fallen by 26% since 1979. News Posts navigation Previous 1 … 81 82 83 … 151 Next