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Children’s dental health ‘a national disgrace’ – 9 hacks for healthier teeth

As the cost of living crisis bites further, a leading doctor has warned that even toothbrushes are becoming a “luxury item” for some families, and children’s dental health is a “national disgrace”. Dr Camilla Kingdon, president of the Royal College ...

04 Jan 2023 at 14:28

Lifestyle

World Oral Health Day: What your mouth says about your overall health

Our mouths are a window to our overall health, and we can learn so much by opening wide and taking a peek. “The health of our teeth and mouth are integral to our overall health,” says Shalini Kanagasingam, senior clinical lecturer at the ...

20 Mar 2023 at 08:00

Lifestyle

New warnings about ‘concerning’ rise in at-home cosmetic dentistry

There has been a 116% increase in DIY cosmetic dentistry over the past five years, new research has found, with social media driving up demand. Bupa Dental Care found that 20% of people who have attempted at-home treatments on their ...

26 Jul 2023 at 14:20

National News

Dentists concerned most vulnerable children could miss early dental intervention

The Irish Dental Association has called on the Government to abandon plans which they say could see child dental care move from a targeted public dental service model to a system where children are only seen if they attend a ...

03 Apr 2023 at 15:46

Lifestyle

What is mouth cancer and can you spot the signs?

Mouth cancer cases and deaths are higher than ever – a “devastating consequence” of NHS dental care shortages, a charity has warned. There are now 9,860 cases of mouth cancer a year in the UK, which marks a 47% increase ...

08 Nov 2023 at 12:37

Lifestyle

7 ways to protect your child’s dental health – as report calls for ‘radical’ measures

Many children love munching on sugary snacks – but will this cost them in the future? Tooth decay is the most common reason for hospital admissions among five to nine-year-olds in England and a new report from the ...

13 Sept 2024 at 13:49

National News

‘Unacceptable’ that autistic boy faced 10-year wait for dental care – Taoiseach

It is “unacceptable” that a six-year-old autistic boy was told he could be waiting up to 10 years for urgent dental care, the Taoiseach has said . The case of Tiernan Power Murphy from Co Waterford was raised in ...

26 Feb 2025 at 13:55

Local News

Nolan says Offaly primary school children “will be in transition year before accessing dental care”

INDEPENDENT TD Carol Nolan has said the Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll-MacNeill must intervene with the HSE to ensure that there is increased sense of urgency around the recruitment of dental surgeons in ...

27 Feb 2025 at 14:51

Lifestyle

4 common dental issues facing seniors and how to handle them

The British Dental Association has stated that the Government’s pledge of 700,000 additional dental appointments will only address a third of the 2.2 million people in need of urgent care who cannot access ...

27 Feb 2025 at 14:51

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Offaly primary school children 'will be in transition year before accessing dental care'

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll-MacNeill has been called on to intervene with the HSE to ensure that there is increased sense of urgency around the recruitment of dental surgeons in Offaly who will ...

04 Mar 2025 at 13:06

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