A n Irish dentist has been honoured or her sensitive handling of patient’s needs.
Dr Freda Guiney, a dentist who practices in Classes Lake, Ballincollig, in the Republic of Ireland, has been given an award for sensitivity.
Cosmetic Dentistry Guide reported Dr Guiney was nominated for and won the prize for her sensitive actions from the Journal of the Irish Dental Association after she treated a pregnant women during a late night emergency.
The patient, Mary Cunningham, put Dr Guiney forward for the award when she was invited to her dentist’s house, where she was treated warmly and administered painkillers that would not harm her baby – all during the wee hours of the morning.
Dr Guiney also faxed a prescription to a late-night pharmacist and kept in touch with the expectant mother over the next few days to check she was recovering well.
Elsewhere, after winning the prize for Most Popular Talent Show at the National Television Awards, X Factor judge Simon Cowell dedicated the award to his dentist.
Cowell claimed that as someone in the public eye, he is reliant on his looks and his Hollywood smile is part of his appeal.