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2017/18 SCHOOL OF
Dental Science
WELCOME This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the opening of the new Dental School and Hospital building. It was opened in 1998 by An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, and President Mary McAleese launched a major scientific meeting in College to mark the opening of the refurbished Hospital. Many of our alumni will remember the landmark events of the last twenty years and 2018 promises to be just as memorable. New courses, the development of online and blended learning, the development of digital dentistry, advances in research and the College-wide Trinity Education Project (TEP) programme are reshaping the way our undergraduates are taught. The TEP programme to reform undergraduate teaching in Trinity was launched to meet the changing needs and expectations of our students and prospective employers which are shaped by globalisation and the rapid expansion of technology. The TEP Programme defines a set of attributes that have been broadly defined as to think independently, to communicate effectively, to develop continuously, to act responsibly. Whilst our students already possess many of these attributes, the Dental School recognises the need to maintain a student-focused approach and streamlining the way in which our programmes are delivered.
Professor Brian O’Connell Dean of School of Dental Science
Newsletter 2017 2014 – 2018 2015
Distinguished Visitors
Congratulations to our PhD Students
Dr Bernie Hurlburt, Associate Professor in Residence of Clinical Sciences and Director of Digital Dentistry, University of Nevada. During his recent visit to Dublin, Dr Hurlburt generously gave up his time to host a “Lunch and Learn – Digital Dentistry” session in DDUH. The seminar focused on the Las Vegas experience with introducing the digital workflow for undergraduates. The seminar was followed by a lively Q&A on the topic and provided us with further food for thought.
• PhD Graduation – Dr Caomhin MacGiolla Phadraig
Dr Steven Offenbacher, Chair & Distinguished Professor, Department of Periodontology & Director, General and Oral, University of North Carolina. Dr Sebastian Ciancio, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor of Periodontics, University of Buffalo, and former president of the American Academy of Periodontology.
The School would like to congratulate the following postgraduate students who received their awards on Friday, 8th December 2017, from Chancellor of the University, Mary Robinson at a ceremony in the Public Theatre.
• Doctorate Students – Dr Fatmah Aljumah (Orthodontics), Dr Saleh Alkadi (Oral Surgery) and Dr Äida Ben Cheikh (Orthodontics) • Masters Student – Mr Jimmy Swan, MSc in Microbiology
Athena SWAN Following the launch of Athena SWAN in Ireland, Trinity College was among the first tranche of Irish applicants as part of the April 2015 call for applications. Trinity was successful in achieving an institutional Athena SWAN Bronze awards as well as three Bronze school awards. The Faculty of Health Sciences is now in the process of applying for a Bronze Award. The Dental School is delighted that Dr Hal Duncan, Dr Anna Shore and Ms Aisling Thompson have been appointed to the working group. Dr Anna Shore
Dr Hal Duncan
Recent awards Ireland Oral & Dental Health Symposium Poster Competition – the competition is open to all dental schools throughout Ireland and the competition was won by current 5th year students in group 5.5.
RCSI Leo Heslin Memorial Medal for the best essay in Oral Medicine/Oral Pathology/ Periodontolgy – the competition is open to all 4th and 5th year students in Ireland and the 2017 winner was current
5th year student Hamna Maheen.
internal assessors Dr Rory Fleming and Ms Muireann O’Neill (Dental Council) as well as Dental Council staff Mr David O’Flynn, Mr Paul Lyons and Ms Grainne Ginty. The team was accompanied by Mr Frederic Duguay, Director of the Commission on Dental Accreditation Canada. There was a packed agenda for
the visit and DDUH staff were responsive to all requests for additional information. The visitors met a wide cross section of staff and students, and commended the latter for their engagement and enthusiasm. The Council will revert with a draft report for accuracy, but no urgent issues were raised at the visit.
IDA Best Speaker – Dr Sheila Galvin was selected by delegates as the Best Speaker at the IDA Conference in Kilkenny.
Other News Dental Council Review of Dental Science (24th-25th October 2017) – The accreditation visit was Chaired by Dr Liam Lynch (Dental Council) and included external assessors Prof Chris Tredwin (Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry) and Dr Marjoke Vervoorn (Academic Centre for Dentistry, Amsterdam),
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Dental Science
ALUMNI UPDATE House Officer Appointments in the Dublin Dental University Hospital Dr Harriet Byrne, Dr Sylwia Nowak, Dr Jill McTiernan, Dr Nicole Morgan, Dr Hugh McGrory and Dr Ahmed Kahatab appointed as Junior House Officers (Class of 2017) and Dr Ronan O’Leary, Dr Lilia Collazo and Dr Brian Martin (Class of 2016) were appointed Senior House Officers.
Dr Yvonne Macauley (2012) continued her training in St James’s Hospital and has now been accepted for Advanced Training OMFS, University of Texas (Dallas) Medical Centre.
NDEB Canada examinations The following alumni (Class of 2016 and 2017) recently passed the NDEB examinations and have been accepted for registration and employment in Canada: Dr Maeve Cooney, Dr Deidre Coffey, Dr Brian Dunne, Dr Siobhan Phillips and Dr Tomas Ryan.
Research Seminars The Dental School and Hospital were privileged to host a series of seminars presented by some of the most eminent researchers in the field of dental science. The series included: Surgical Prosthodontics: Teaching Points and Prosthetic Approaches to Ablative Surgery of the Maxilla Presented by Kenneth Kurtz, PhD Clinical Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Digital Technology School of Dental Medicine, Stony Brook NY. Clinical Hide and Seek: The Problem of Stealth MRSA presented by Richard V. Goering, PhD,
Dr Daniel Lenouvel (2011) continued his professional career in the Department of Dental & Maxillo Facial Surgery in King’s College London and has now been accepted for advanced PG OMFS studies in Spain.
Professor and Chair, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Creighton University, Omaha. Management of Vancomycin resistant enterococci (VRE): New insights into spread of VRE clones, spread of resistance and development of further resistance. Professor Henrik Westh, PhD, Consultant Microbiologist and Head of MRSA Knowledge Centre and Dr Mette Pinholt, PhD, Department of Clinical Microbiology, Hvidovre University, Denmark.
A Research Collaboration Agreement An agreement has been signed with Maynooth University in order to facilitate a joint project that examines the relationship between exposure to fluoridated water and general health in older people..
International Visitors
Dr Gayathri Vasanthakuma (2012) accepted for PG training in New Zealand.
Dr Declan Hennessey (2013) accepted for PG Orthodontic Programme in the University of Manitoba.
Dr Michelle Dunne (2011) accepted for registration by the Australian Dental Council and now working in Australia.
We are delighted that Dr Glenn Clarke and Dr Roseann Mulligan from University of Southern California have proposed coming to DDUH for a 3-month sabbatical later this year. Their expertise in facial pain, gerodontology and online learning will be very valuable to the School community.
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Newsletter 2017 2014 – 2018 2015
A Look Back 2013 The Division of Restorative Dentistry and Periodontology hosted a highly successful series of lecture evenings on Head and Neck Cancer.
2015
A Look Back at the Dental Hospital
1998 Saw the official opening of the new Dental School and Hospital Building by An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, and President Mary McAleese launched a major scientific meeting in College to mark the opening of the refurbished Hospital.
2000 Appointment of the new Hospital Board under the Chairmanship of Professor W. Watts. The class of July 2000 reflected the gradual female take-over of the dental profession. The class was made up of 40 students – 26 female and 14 male and a record number of five first class honours were achieved, all of by the girls!
the Special Smiles programme also received oral health education and a pack containing a battery powered toothbrush, toothpaste and floss. Each day, 40-50 athletes on average were identified as in need of urgent dental care and 20 were given emergency dental care.
2005 Opening of the new W.A. Watts Oral Biosciences Research Laboratory.
2007 Global Congress on Dental Education hosted by the Dental School and Hospital and the launch of the Global Network on Dental Education.
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2008
Ireland hosted the 11th Special Olympics, the first to be held outside the USA. The Dublin Dental Hospital and Dental School were proud to be involved in this very special event. Special Smiles Screening Clinics were set up and approximately 3000 athletes were examined. Mouth guards were made for those involved in contact sports and athletes who attended
Tenth Anniversary Celebrations of the opening of the new Dental School and Hospital. Publication of the special edition of the European and North American Journals of Dental Education carrying reports from Global Congress.
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Professor David Coleman, Professor and Chair of Oral and Applied Microbiology at the Dublin Dental University Hospital and School’s Microbiology Research Unit, was elected as a Member of the Royal Irish Academy on 16th March 2015 in recognition of his outstanding academic achievements.
2016 The Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland, Odontology (Dental) Section, Bronze Medal Award 2016, was presented to Emmet Ryan for his dissertation entitled “Analysis of the oral microbiome has the potential to transform oral healthcare”. The Costello Medal 2016 for the best poster presentation applicable to general dentistry was awarded to 4th year students Safoora Shahab and Claire McGleenon for the group’s public dental health project entitled “Medical Emergencies – What’s the Drill?” Launch of the new Professional Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy 12-month fulltime course aimed at students who have a diploma in Dental Hygiene or Dental Nursing and at least two years post qualification workplace experience.
SCHOOL OF
Dental Science
2017/18 The 2017/18 academic year proved to be as noteworthy as the last twenty years. Some of the most recent events are described below.
Photo of alumnus Dr Claire Healy, Associate Professor Consultant in Oral Medicine
Mock OSCE based on Canadian NDEB examinations
in the Herbert Park Hotel on 6th April. The meeting was organised by Dr Claire Healy, Associate Professor / Consultant in Oral Medicine, Dublin Dental University Hospital. The Scientific Meeting was followed by the 7th National Oral Medicine Speciality Training Forum on 7th April and it was the first time that these events were held in Ireland.
The Minister for Health with fourth year Dental Science students Ioanna Politi and Omar El Baradie
Mouth Cancer Awareness Day 20th September 2017 – Dr Denise MacCarthy appointed as the Dental Health representative on the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP)
Live link up and interactive session with members of the NDEB examining board and dental professionals in Canada
Canada Day, Saturday, 13th January 2017 As part of the Dental School’s programme in Preparation for Practice, the Dental School hosted a one-day event which included a mock-OSCE, based on that used for the Canadian NDEB exam. This was followed by a live link up and interactive information session with members of the National Dental Examining Board (NDEB) and other dental professionals in Canada. The event was kindly sponsored by Atlantic Bridge and the day was a great success. Annual Scientific Meeting of the British Society for Oral Medicine (BSOM) and 7th National Oral Medicine Speciality Training Forum, 6th & 7th April 2017 The Annual Scientific Meeting of the British Society for Oral Medicine (BSOM) took place
Another hugely successful Mouth Cancer Awareness Day took place in the DDUH on Wednesday, 20th September 2017. The Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD, visited on the day and spent time meeting our staff, students and patients. Special thanks to Dr Denise MacCarthy for all the hard work that goes into making this annual event such a success and it was noted that this is the first time that dental health needs and the role of the dentist has been included in the overall cancer awareness strategy document. In recognition of her work in raising mouth cancer awareness, Dr MacCarthy has been appointed as the Dental Health representative on the NCCP programme.. Trinity Monday, 9th April 2018 Two new College scholars from the School of Dental Science were announced. Congratulations to Shahd Busnaina and Jarlath McDonnell. Masters in Clinical Dentistry A new programme, MSc in Clinical dentistry, started in September with eight participants
Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD with alumnus DrThérèse Garvey (Clinical Director); Mr David Barry (CEO) and Dr Denise MacCarthy (Associate Professor/ Consultant in Periodontology and Dental Health Representative on the NCCP Programme)
undertaking the course. So far the course is running smoothly with each student having been assigned a dissertation supervisor and their individual projects well underway. Adjunct Professors in the School of Dental Science Four Adjunct Professors were appointed this year: •
Professor Tony Smith (Birmingham)
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Professor Paul Cooper (Birmingham)
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Professor Keith Horner (Manchester)
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Professor Kenneth Kurtz (SUNY)
These distinguished academics will advise and collaborate with DDUH staff on research and development, covering a wide range of areas from stem cells to radiography and prosthodontics.
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Newsletter 2017 2014 – 2018 2015
Pathways to Practice and Gradlink Wrap-up
Gradlink Launch 2018
In response to recent student surveys, the Dental School organised a Pathways to Practice Evening on 31st January 2018. The evening included presentations on a range of topics including foundation training in Ireland, financial management, practice management, working
abroad, careers in academia and research. The event was very well attended and the feedback has been extremely positive. The presentations were followed by the wrap-up of Gradlink 2018, followed by a reception in the Common Room which was attended by the students and
mentors. Most of the students had actively engaged with their mentors throughout the programme and were delighted to have another opportunity to meet up.
Alumnus Interview - Advan Moorthy
Advan Moorthy, B. Dent. Sc. (2013)
1. What are you doing these days? I am currently in my first year as postgraduate student in Prosthodontics here again at the School of Dental Science in Trinity. It is a 3 year full-time programme. It is a very intense course, requiring long days in the hospital. This typically involves planning and treating complex cases, studying prosthodontic literature, conducting a research project
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and completing laboratory. Despite the intense workload, I am enjoying every minute of it largely due to the excellent mentors and teachers I have and my awesome coresidents. I also work part-time in private practice as a general dental practitioner occasionally on Saturdays. Prior to this I had spent some time in rural Canada working in private practice and working as an NCHD here in the School of Dental Science. 2. Why did you choose to study in Trinity? Well, it’s the best! The education you receive in the School of Dental Science is unparalleled. I realised this when I spent some time away from Dublin and Ireland. 3. Are you still in touch with other alumni? Yes, we are in contact all the time. Having small
classes in the Dental Science programme allows you to develop long-lasting close friendships. Social media also helps in making communication easy and convenient. 4. What are your strongest memories of Trinity/School of Dental Science? Probably 4th Year. I really enjoyed the time spent organising fundraisers for our Dental Overseas Voluntary Elective and I also enjoyed traveling to Cambodia to do voluntary work in a prison. 5. Have you any advice for current students or fellow alumni? Spend some time away – it will make you appreciate how really far you have come and appreciate still how much more there is out there.
SCHOOL OF
Dental Science
Class of 2017
Class of 2017
Finals Evening Wednesday 21st June 2017 Each year the Board of the Dublin Dental University Hospital kindly hosts a reception for final year Dental Science and Dental Technology students graduating from the University. In addition to honouring the graduating classes, the School also uses this occasion to recognise the achievements of students and staff during the year and to award academic prizes. Graduation Night 2017 took place in the Dental Hospital on 21st June 2017. Distinguished guests included the President of the Dental Council Dr Gerry McCarthy, Dr Robin Foyle, President of the Irish Dental Association, Dr Stephen Murray, President of the Orthodontic Society of Ireland, Dr Glen McEvoy, Dental Technicians Association of Ireland and Dr Paul Dowling, President of the Dental Alumni Association.
Students, parents and guests enjoyed a reception followed by the annual prize giving ceremony and speeches. For our international
Professor Brian O’Connell presenting new graduate Sylwia Nowak with the Sheldon Friel Prize
students the evening was an opportunity for them to show their parents around and showcase the state-of-the-art facilities in the Dublin Dental University Hospital. The evening also included the presentation of
International student Ian Han Xaing Kok & family enjoying the celebrations
the Teacher of the Year Award – this annual award is decided by student vote and the unanimous winner was Dr David Finucane. Congratulations on all our graduates and we wish them every success in their future careers.
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Provost’s PhD Project Award A new Provost’s PhD Project Award on the Oral Microbiome and Cancer has been granted to Professor Gary Moran of the School of Dental Science and Dublin Dental University Hospital.
Gary Moran, Associate Professor in Microbiology
through TCD alumni donations and Trinity’s Commercial Revenue Unit. Trinity College Dublin has recently launched 40 PhD positions across a wide variety of disciplines.
The project will investigate whether Fusobacteria play a role in the progression of oral cancer. This PhD position is open to EU and Non-EU candidates and includes an annual stipend of €16,000 for four years. The doctoral award is generously funded
Dublin Dental University Hospital Library DDUH Library has one of the largest collections of dental literature in Ireland. We provide services to DDUH students, DDUH staff and registered external members only.
Practicing dental professionals wishing to assess the library may apply for external membership – this provides reference access to the Library. Interested individuals should
contact the Librarian by phone (01 6127286) or e-mail library@dental.tcd.ie for further information.
Alumni old and new! Alumnus Paul Dowling presenting the Dental Alumni Award for the Best Dissertation in Dental Science to new graduate Ying Bei Ho. The Alumni Award for the Best Dissertation in Dental Science is an annual award kindly sponsored by the Chair of the Dental Alumni Committee. Alumnus Paul Dowling presenting the Dental Alumni Award for the Best Dissertation in Dental Science to new graduate Ying Bei Ho
Dr Harriet Byrne and Dr David Finucane received Teacher of the Year awards
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