Dentistry

Dentistry at Queen’s tops Times Good University Guide

Dentistry

Dentistry at Queen’s tops The Times Good University Guide

Queen’s University Belfast has been rated as the top institution in the UK for the study of dentistry by The…

Dentistry

‘Speedy’ orthodontics uses patient’s own bone

Dental experts reckon they have improved upon a surgical procedure that rapidly straightens teeth in months instead of years. Researchers…

Dentistry

The perils of inflation

There has been a spate of economic data over recent months concerning the rising cost of living. Mortgage, food shopping…

Dentistry

Irish children ‘getting better at brushing’

Dentistry

Oral piercings can lead to dental problems

Tongue and lips piercings can create dental complications, according to a new study. Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) have…

Dentistry

JK Williams Gold Medal awarded

Dentistry

‘Mystery shopper’ reveals woeful registration statistics

Dentistry

Harney announces consultation on health information

Dentistry

Mouth cancer checks DO happen, say dentists

A report revealing an alarming number of dental patients going without mouth cancer checks has prompted a tide of protest…

Dentistry

‘Morale’ survey reveals VDPs’ low over NHS future

A survey to discover the morale of Vocational Dental Practioners (VDPs) in the UK revealed low scores when it came…

Dentistry

Are you protected?

How often have you de-gloved after a patient only to realise you have obtained the smallest scratch mark on your…

Dentistry

Increasing income through effective communication

Two things recently happened in my practice that led me to choose this as a topic. Upon my return from…

Dentistry

Your first line of defence

Basic hand washing techniques should be second nature to all practising dental hygienists. However, as dental hygienists are faced with…

Dentistry

Service quality: Why should I care? What’s in it for me?

As a dental nurse operating in the Irish healthcare environment, you will probably by now have come across the term…

Dentistry

Probiotics: the oral health benefits

Probiotics are micro-organisms that have been proven to exert health-promoting influences in humans and animals. Probiotic bacterial cultures are intended…

Dentistry

Building a great team

It is said that all teams are groups but not all groups are teams. What separates the two is interdependence.…

Dentistry

Making the connection…

You have all probably all heard it said that people will only normally do business with people they like and…

Dentistry

Intelligent innovation for the best in periodontal care

Periowave™ is a broad spectrum anti-microbial that provides a cutting edge weapon in the dentist’s arsenal against periodontal disease. With…

Dentistry