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/2010/11/26/food-fights-with-tooth-decay/">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/2010/11/26/food-fights-with-tooth-decay/">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/2010/11/26/food-fights-with-tooth-decay/">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/2010/11/26/food-fights-with-tooth-decay/">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/2010/11/26/food-fights-with-tooth-decay/">Continued</a> Latest News Food fights with tooth decay Cranberries and wine offer new leads in the effort to tackle cavities News Health spending cuts to affect dental services As part of health spending cuts amounting to over News Pregnant mums A new study suggests pregnant women’s oral health can have a significant impact on the baby’s health. Pregnant women can experience gingivitis and mild to severe gingival enlargement as well as pregnancy tumours. Although bleeding and inflammation of the gums has been noted in all trimesters of pregnancy, it typically disappears three to six months … Continued News Teeth reveal Neanderthals grew up fast Study reveals first molars contain tiny \'birth certificates\' allowing experts to calculate age of juvenile at death News Toothday to fight tooth decay The Dental Health Foundation of Ireland is to launch the first ever Toothday on 30 November News Auction in aid of dentists The Northern Ireland Branch of the BDA is holding an art and craft exhibition and auction in aid of the Benevolent Fund. News Professional and profitable perio On 14 January 2011, from 10am to 6pm, dental professionals are invited to attend News Posts navigation Previous 1 … 83 84 85 … 151 Next