As Dr Ciara Scott prepares to step down from her role as Honorary Editor of the Journal of the Irish Dental Association, she speaks about the Journal’s important role in providing information and education to dentists and wider society.
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.
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.
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.
Direct-to-consumer orthodontic care carries a number of risks for patients, and this is creating increasing professional concern among dentists.
Dr Jane Renehan of Dental Compliance Ltd reminds dentists to include a manual handling policy in their safety statement.
Henry Schein Ireland has launched the new EdgeFile X7 from EdgeEndo, one of the world’s largest NiTi rotary file suppliers.
The IDA has recently launched a campaign to attract more foreign-trained dentists into Ireland.
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.
