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Next steps for Sláintecare
Prof. Harding and Dr McAuliffe highlighted the neglect of oral health in the general health policy arena, particularly its limited recognition in Sláintecare and Healthy Ireland, while emphasising the prevalence of oral diseases as major non-communicable diseases. An overview of the current publicly funded dental system was provided, illustrating the gaps in coverage for some of the most vulnerable members of our population. Prof. Harding and Dr McAuliffe urged delegates that two years after the publication of ‘Smile agus Sláinte’, oral health needs an equal seat at the table, and should be included in any future health system reform under the universal healthcare agenda.
Hands-on courses 2022 Prof. Máiréad Harding
Dr Úna McAuliffe
Prof. Máiréad Harding and Dr Úna McAuliffe, in collaboration with The Dental Health Foundation, were keynote speakers at a recent national forum for health policy entitled ‘Next steps for Sláintecare – implementation, regulation, and priorities for public health, the workforce, and moving forward in the wake of Covid-19’. Delegates considering the priorities for Ireland’s health and social care system included Mr Paul Reid, Director General and CEO of the HSE, leading clinicians from across the health service, and members of the Oireachtas Health Committee.
Preparation Design in Fixed Prosthodontics This full-day hands-on course will take place at the following venues/dates: 4 Kerry: Great Southern Hotel, Killarney – Saturday, February 5, 2022, with Dr Seamus Sharkey, prosthodontist, Cork; and, 4 Dublin: Radisson Hotel, St Helens Stillorgan – Friday, February 11, 2022, with Dr Maurice Fitzgerald, prosthodontist, Dublin. Both courses are supported by Coltene and NSK. *Please note, courses differ slightly – see full details of course and booking. Numbers strictly limited.
BLS courses for dental practices offering sedation A full-day course specifically designed for those who offer sedation for BLS and medical emergencies will take place in the following venues and dates: 4 Friday, February 18, Dublin 4 Friday, February 25, Athlone 4 Friday, March 11, Cork
General BLS/medical emergency courses General BLS/medical emergency courses will also take place: 4 Saturday, February 19, Dublin 4 Saturday, February 26, Athlone 4 Saturday, March 12, Cork.
Hal Duncan appointed editor of International Endodontic Journal Dr Hal Duncan, Prof./Consultant in Endodontics, Trinity College Dublin, has been appointed as Editor in Chief of the International Endodontic Journal. Dr Duncan received his dental degree from the University of Glasgow, his endodontic specialty training in Guy’s Hospital, King’s College London, and his PhD from the University of Birmingham. Hal has published over 80 international peer-reviewed scientific articles, 40 research abstracts, and 17 book chapters, as well as editing two textbooks. He has been an Associate Editor for the International Endodontic Journal since 2014. Currently, he is the Director of Research in the DDUH, the Chair of Membership Committee of the ESE, a Member of the Executive Board of the ESE, the President of the Irish Division of the IADR, the Vice-President of the Pulp Biology and Regeneration Group of the IADR and a Board Member of the Pan European Region of the IADR. 300 Journal of the Irish Dental Association | Dec 2021/Jan 2022: Vol 67 (6)
