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The secrets of avoiding litigation in dental practice revealed

Earlier this year in Dublin, delegates were both informed and entertained by John Tiernan of Dental Protection speaking on the subject of how to avoid litigation in dental practice. Before the main portion of the event got underway, Fintan Hourihan, CEO of the Irish Dental Association, welcomed the attendees and spoke about a number of … Continued

Good dental care cuts risk of heart disease

New research reveals that a protein associated with inflammation (called CRP) that’s elevated in people at risk for heart disease may be found in infected gums. The study, by UK and Italian scientists, is published online in The FASEB Journal and shows that proper dental hygiene should reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, stroke and heart … Continued

IDA submits report to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children

As reported on its website, the IDA has made a submission to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children, which is examining primary medical care in the community. The IDA submission raises a number of issues of relevance to dentistry in Ireland. For example, investment in dental practice facilities derives solely from funds generated … Continued

HPA gives smokers 4,000 reasons to quit

The Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland (HPA) is encouraging smokers to resolve to kick their habit in the new year with a hard hitting public information campaign highlighting that every time a smoker has a cigarette, they are inhaling over 4,000 chemicals – that’s 4,000 reasons to stop smoking.  Dr Brian Gaffney, Chief Executive … Continued