Peer reviewed Archive

Martina Hayes BDS MFDS Clinical Research Fellow, Restorative Dentistry, University College Cork Francis Burke BDentSc MSc PhD FDS FFD Senior Lecturer/Consultant Restorative Dentistry, University College Cork Gerald McKenna BDS MFDS Lecturer in Prosthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation, Restorative Dentistry University College Cork Jamie Madden BE HDipStats MSc in

Sarah Brody BDentSc BA BE PhD1 Osama Omer BDS(Stat) MSc PhD FDS RCSI, FFD RCSI1 Jacinta McLoughlin BDentSc MDS FDS FFD1 Leo Stassen FRCS FDSRCS MA FTCD FFSEM(UK) FFD RCSI1,2 1. Dublin Dental University Hospital, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2 2. St James’s Hospital, James’s Street, Dublin 8

T. Gerard Bradley BDS MS Address for correspondence: Dr T Gerard Bradley Professor and Chair, Developmental Sciences, Marquette University School of Dentistry, 1801 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA E: thomas.bradley@marquette.edu) Précis Technology drives the market in orthodontics, with claims of better results in less time.

Brian O’Connell BDS MS PhD FACP FFD FTCD Professor of Restorative Dentistry Trinity College Dublin Congratulations to the Cork University Dental School on its first 100 years of dental education and service to the community. It is important to celebrate the achievement of the Dental School, which

Abdulhadi Warreth BDS MDS PhD Clinical Supervisor, Division of Restorative Dentistry and Periodontology, Dublin Dental University Hospital Emma McAleese Fifth-year undergraduate dental science, Dublin Dental University Hospital Peter McDonnell Fifth-year undergraduate dental science, Dublin Dental University Hospital Roumaissa Slami Third-year dental technology, Dublin Dental University Hospital Suna

Hannah Gallivan School of Psychology University College Dublin Joan Tiernan School of Psychology, Newman Building, Belfield, Dublin 4 T: 01-716 8587 E: joan.tiernan@ucd.ie Précis Differences in perceptions of the IDA are evident due to gender, practice type, loyalty and satisfaction. Members identified factors inhibiting and facilitating engagement

Dr Una Lally BA, BDentSc, MFD, DChDent Private practice limited to prosthodontics and part-time clinical tutor Northumberland Institute of Dental Medicine 58 Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. T: 01-668 8441 E: una.lally@hotmail.com Précis This article aims to provide a general overview, along with guidelines and recommendations for

Timothy Donley DDS MSD 727 US31W ByPass #111 Bowling Green KY  42101 USA 270-842-2341 www.DrTimDonley.com Précis For several years dental researchers have been studying and reporting on links between oral and overall health, but study evidence often seems to offer conflicting information. This article aims to clear

Michael WJ Dodds BDS PhD Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company 1132 West Blackhawk Street Chicago, IL 60642 T: +1 312 794 6317 F: +1 312 794 6165 E: michael.dodds@wrigley.com Précis This paper provides an overview of the scientific and clinical support for the dental benefits of sugar-free gum

Ray McCarthy BDS MSc FDS MRD Private practice, Dublin Introduction Dental erosion and tooth wear in general pose significant challenges to the diagnostic, preventive and restorative skills of the dental practitioner today in his/her efforts to maintain the structural integrity and stability of a patient’s dentition over