Articles
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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.
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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.
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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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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Is Ireland the new Scotland?
Luke Moore, of Dental Elite, looks at Ireland’s dental practice sales market
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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
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How to avoid burnout
In thinking about strategies to combat stress and burnout, most experts link physical activities to better mental health
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The science of touch
Integration of VR-haptic tech into Ireland and Northern Ireland’s dental curriculum is underway
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Dentistry’s future in question
Irish Parliament debates crisis in care as HSE dental surgeons gather for the first time, post-pandemic
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Demonstrating targeted prophylaxis
Innovative approaches are evolving for specialist areas of practise
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‘Two people shorten the road’
As we begin 2023, perhaps an old Irish proverb might be in order…
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Time for a new model
An ‘unprecedented’ funding commitment must go hand in hand with reform
