JIDA
Costello Medal 2021
Journal of the Irish Dental Association Iris Cumainn Déadach na hÉireann
Expressions of interest are invited for the position of
Honorary Editor of the The Costello Medal winners for 2021 are Ciara Halton and Amelia Conlon Batey from the Dublin Dental University Hospital. Their winning entry was entitled ‘What Do Irish Consumers Prioritise When Purchasing a Toothbrush? A Discrete Choice Experiment’.
Journal of the Irish Dental Association Dentists with an interest in publishing and experience of editorial boards are invited to express interest in the above position.
Mouth Cancer Awareness Day 2021 Mouth Cancer Awareness Day 2021 will take place on Wednesday, September 15. This year will see the focus on alcohol and mouth cancer. More information will be available closer to the time on www.mouthcancer.ie.
The position is voluntary and requires some or all of the following:
n familiarity with peer-reviewed publishing of scientific content; n knowledge of Irish dentistry and support for the objectives of the Irish Dental Association;
Colgate Caring Dentist Awards 2021 The IDA is delighted that the Colgate Caring Dentist Awards will return for 2021. Applications are now open for patients to nominate their dentist and/or dental team. Remember the awards are nominated by your patients. The IDA will forward promotional and informative videos and other material about the awards to dental practices over the coming months. Dentists can use these on their own social media platforms to highlight that the awards and their practices are open for nominations. There are a few videos now available with more to come soon. Nominating patients are in with a chance to win ¤1,500.
n commitment to the objectives of the Irish Dental Association; n ability to chair and use the resources available on the Editorial Board for strategic planning; and,
n familiarity with governance procedures in general and best practice. The Association provides support for the Honorary Editor through the work of the Journal Co-ordinator; the members of the Editorial Board take responsibility for some specific aspects of the work; and the publishers provide the professional services necessary to ensure a high-quality publication for Irish dentists. Confidential enquiries are welcome to Fintan Hourihan at the Association (as below). Expressions of interest should take the form of a letter and CV, which can be posted or emailed to the Chief Executive of the Association, Fintan Hourihan – fintan@irishdentalassoc.ie Irish Dental Association
Get the tuxedos/party dresses dry cleaned and the dancing shoes polished for a night to celebrate on Saturday, December 4. Further details to follow. To nominate a dentist or dental team for an award go to: www.colgatecaringawards.ie.
Unit 2, Leopardstown Office Park, Sandyford, Dublin 18. Deadline is July 5, 2021
Journal of the Irish Dental Association | June/July 2021: Vol 67 (3) 121
