Author Archives for Paul McGinnity

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The new Bachelor of Dental Surgery

July 8, 2024 8:03 am Published by Comments Off on 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

July 8, 2024 7:58 am Published by Comments Off on 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

July 8, 2024 7:56 am Published by Comments Off on 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


Targeted action 

July 8, 2024 7:19 am Published by Comments Off on 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

July 8, 2024 7:04 am Published by Comments Off on 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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Heart disease risked during dental treatment

July 7, 2024 3:06 pm Published by Comments Off on Heart disease risked during dental treatment

Patients with heart problems face increased risk of life-threatening infective endocarditis due to lack of prescribed antibiotics during dental visits, contradicting international medical advice.


A woman shows off a gap in her upper front teeth.

‘Tooth regrowth medicine’ trialled

July 7, 2024 9:27 am Published by Comments Off on ‘Tooth regrowth medicine’ trialled

Clinical trials for the first tooth regrowth medicine will start in September at Kitano Hospital, Osaka, Japan. The drug, which inhibits the protein USAG-1, aims to help those missing teeth.


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