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Multidisciplinary treatments in orthodontics

The 3M Excellere London for orthodontics will present the latest advancements, cutting-edge techniques and breakthrough innovations in orthodontics. Tell us about the course The 3M Excellere London for orthodontics will be an electrifying orthodontic event like no other! Join us and get ready to immerse yourself in the latest advancements, cutting-edge techniques and breakthrough innovations … Continued

Staying on track at the first virtual orthodontic summit

Irish Dentistry reports back from the first virtual Align UKI Orthodontic Summit. With almost 200 attendees, Align Technology’s first virtual orthodontic summit to enhance orthodontists’ brilliance was heralded a success. The Align UKI Orthodontic Summit for British and Irish orthodontists and orthodontic therapists took place virtually over 26 and 27 February. It was opened by Markus … Continued

Why dental registration matters

Stephen Murray considers the importance of dental regulation in Ireland An article in Irish Dentistry’s Regulation Debate asked ‘does every dental professional have the right to regulation?’ (January 2016) I think a more fundamental question is ‘does every patient have a right to be treated by someone who is regulated?’ – and to me, regulation … Continued

Regulation Debate: orthodontic therapists

While we wait to see if there will be further changes in current proposals in the Dental Bill draft – or at least some clarification on issues surrounding mandatory regulation and fitness to practise – Irish Dentistry speaks to Alma McNally, a recent graduate from Trinity College Dublin, about the role of orthodontic therapists in … Continued

Dental profile: Bridget O’Connor

In a new feature for Irish Dentistry, Siobhan Kelleher interviews members of the dental profession for insights and opinions into the world of dentistry. Here, Bridget O’Connor discusses the advantages of myofunctional therapy How did you get involved with myofunctional therapy? I learnt about myofunctional therapy in 2010, when my husband Tony and I became … Continued

Dublin orthodontist treats Invisalign winner

Dublin orthodontist Dr Michael Ryan has been at the helm of treating 26-year-old Jessica Daly achieve the ‘smile of her dreams with Invisalign’. The Mailonline and Invisalign collaborated in a competition to transform someone’s teeth into the ‘smile of their dreams’. Jessica began her treatment seven months ago after undertaking research into teeth straightening and … Continued

Five-star dentistry: Ace Braces Orthodontics

Irish Dentistry chats to Ace Braces Orthodontics owner Kevin O’Regan about the team’s big win this year, taking home five awards at the 2015 Irish Dentistry Awards Why did you decide to enter the awards? It is easy to be complacent and while it can be a challenge, it is more important to say ‘we … Continued