Irish Dental Association Archives

Irish dentists warn that a sugar tax is not a ‘quick fix’ for levels of tooth decay among children

Like many countries, Ireland has been trying to deal with a high level of tooth decay among children and experts have warned that simply adding a sugar tax to drinks and snacks is not simply going to improve the numbers overnight. The Irish Dental Association has said that this is not a ‘miraculous quick ...

This entry was posted in Dentist, Dentistry, Emergency Dentist, Root Canal Endodontics, Teeth, Tooth Decay, Tooth Wear, Toothache on 15th May 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Ireland, Irish Dental Association, Sugar Tax, Tooth Decay

Now ‘is a great time to start preventing emergency dentistry’

Now is an excellent time to begin an oral healthcare regime that could prevent emergency dentistry, an expert has said.Irish Dental Association president Dr Billy Davis told IrishHealth.com that now the excesses of the festive season are all over, patients will be able to take more time on things like brushing and ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 12th January 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Dr Billy Davis, Dr Davis, Irish Dental Association, professional teeth whitening, teeth

Increase in bruxism ‘could lead to more emergency dentistry’

Oral healthcare professionals have warned that there could be an increase in emergency dentistry if people do not act to stop excessive teeth grinding.Also known as bruxism, the Irish Dental Association said it has seen a sharp increase in cases, which it attributed to the economic downturn.Usually, around one in five patients ...