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to the Journal of the Irish Dental Association.
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Colgate Awards Gala Ball
The Colgate Caring Dentist Awards have again proved a tremendous channel through which patients can express their gratitude for the care they receive from their dental professionals.
Annual Conference 2022
The Annual Conference 2022 will take place on May 12-14 at the old faithful venue of The Galmont Hotel, Galway.
Postgrad Certificate in Orofacial Pain
The Dublin Dental University Hospital’s (DDUH) online Postgraduate Certificate in Orofacial Pain commenced in January of this year and the first students will graduate in November.
Bringing their brilliance
The IDA has recently launched a campaign to attract more foreign-trained dentists into Ireland.
Running smoothly
Dr Clodagh McAllister has many things on her agenda as IDA President, including the DTSS contract and Covid-19, but says her number one aim is to continue the steady governance of the IDA.
Oral hygiene: supporting people with ID and their carers
Catherine Waldron PhD, who is interviewed on page 170 of this edition, outlines her research into oral health interventions for people with intellectual disability.
Periodontitis: all change please? Introduction to the new S3-level treatment guidelines
This article reviews the recently published EFP S3-level clinical practice guideline for the management of Stage I-III periodontitis, highlighting aspects of interest to dental professionals.
Oral care for people with cystic fibrosis requiring a solid organ transplant
This clinical feature outlines the oral concerns that may arise in patients requiring solid organ transplantation as a result of cystic fibrosis.
Oral care for patients with cystic fibrosis
This clinical feature outlines the systemic manifestations, pharmacological management and dental management of patients with cystic fibrosis.
A scoping review of the use of motivational interviewing in oral healthcare settings
Motivational interviewing (MI) training contributes to practitioner confidence and professionalism. Improved dental outcomes in patients were noted. Further research is recommended into developing optimal MI training delivery.
A necrotic orofacial lesion presenting in an immunocompromised patient in the UK: case review with features of noma
Noma in the ‘developed world’ is rare. An awareness of the condition is essential for clinicians, as oral hygiene and antibiotics can prevent severe morbidity.
Oral complications and dental management of childhood cancer: how does the dentist support integrated care?
Cancer is one of the leading causes of childhood mortality. Dentists should be aware of the orofacial complications and management of children who receive a cancer diagnosis or have a history of cancer.
