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  • A patient lies back while the robot dentist performs the procedure

    A world first

    AI-driven robot performs dental procedure on a human

  • Sounding the alarm

    The Irish Government must address the crisis in care and workforce

  • Top ten in practice

    It is a good time to explore areas that may have been overlooked

  • Illustratio: a woman is held back from moving forward by strands of red tape.

    Still not equal

    Exploring the impact of rising numbers of female dentists and practice owners

  • A modern building on the RCSI campus pictured all lit up at night.

    A day in the life of a dentist

    The Faculty of Dentistry’s Annual Scientific Meeting will trace the footsteps of dentists from dawn to dusk

  • An illustration shows a futuristic robot dental chair working on a patient.

    The impact of AI on dentistry

    AI is revolutionising dentistry by improving diagnostics, treatment planning, patient management, and education. It enhances accuracy, personalises care, and enables preventive measures. However, ethical considerations and data security must be prioritised for responsible AI integration.

  • Lately, it occurs to me what a long, strange trip it’s been*

    Alun K Rees BDS shares his wild ride in the world of dentistry. From overcoming childhood dental trauma to building his own successful practice, Alun’s story is both inspiring and relatable.

  • Navigating the future of dentistry: a journey into guided implant dentistry

    In the world of dentistry, the evolution of technology has transformed traditional practices into highly
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  • An arial view of the main campus of Utah State University, Utah.

    A thrilling journey

    Report of the global VR-haptic education meeting co-organised by the VR-Haptic Thinkers Team, University of Eastern Finland, and the University of Utah

  • A 3D grid making a tooth wearing a graduation cap.

    The new Bachelor of Dental Surgery

    RCSI’s new Bachelor of Dental Surgery is Ireland’s first community-based dentistry program, emphasizing hands-on patient experience from year one and training in diverse healthcare settings.

  • A female dentist performs a check up on a male patient.

    A 100-year first

    RCSI is partnering with Peninsula Dental School on the development of an innovative curriculum that will herald a new era in dental education in Ireland

  • A dentist checks a child's teeth from above.

    A waiting game

    With the medical card scheme for dental treatments ‘close to collapse’, Ireland is anxiously awaiting the roll-out of its new oral health policy

  • An Irish flag blends in to the Scottish flag.

    Is Ireland the new Scotland?

    Luke Moore, of Dental Elite, looks at Ireland’s dental practice sales market

  • Targeted action 

    As the Republic of Ireland awaits its new oral health policy, in Northern Ireland the plan is to focus on specific age groups

  • How to avoid burnout

    In thinking about strategies to combat stress and burnout, most experts link physical activities to better mental health