I am fortunate to work within a team of like-minded individuals who embrace change and enjoy the new challenges that dentistry brings. Over the last

As health professionals, we do not expect to come across malnutrition and nutritional deficiency often in daily practice. The typical understanding of these terms often

The good news is that there are plenty of career opportunities for dental nurses. In my experience, dental nurses have a ‘shelf life’ of approximately

There are several misconceptions out there that not only damage the reputation of digital X-ray but can also have an impact on the treatment you

A friend of mine recently experienced a revelation. She had been sleeping badly and couldn’t get to the bottom of why. Lying in bed she

Osteoporosis is a global health concern; between 6% and 7% of people world-wide are affected by this disease of the skeletal system. The International Osteoporosis

Recently, literature from the health sciences field has suggested important oral/dental implications for patients with a history of bisphosphonate drug use. Bisphosphonates have been approved

The Institute of Dental Ergonomics states that: ‘Seventy-five percent of dentists and hygienists suffer from musculoskeletal disorders that affect occupational health and the quality of

When you are thinking of buying an OPG, the question of justification is increasingly being raised. Due to the number of poor panoramic X-rays taken,

In November of last year the Irish Examiner reported that the average lunch break in the Republic of Ireland is just 38 minutes long. This

When I returned to Ireland from the UK in 1990, one of the first courses I attended was a day-long course at UCC on the

Every practice wishes to improve. Yet when practices want to make improvements, hygiene productivity is often overlooked. Generating a higher percentage of practice income from