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European body makes stand against dental tourism


A European body representing over 320,000 dentists from 30 countries across the continent has highlighted the dangers of dental tourism. The Council of European Dentists (CED), a not-for- profit association based in Brussels, has emphasised the importance of continuity of care and of a strong dentist- patient relationship. In a position paper on an EU


directive on cross-border healthcare, the CED President Dr Wolfgang Doneus stated: “Dental treatment often requires a series of visits to the dentist to properly plan and carry out the treatment, and to provide post-treatment care. Where patients spend only a short time in the vicinity of the


Parchments


dentist – as is often the case where patients receive care abroad – the overall quality of the health service is difficult to ensure. The CED therefore does not believe that patient mobility in the area of dental care should be actively promoted.” The Irish Dental Association


(IDA) has put its weight behind the paper indicating that it reflected the main concerns of Irish practitioners. Earlier this year an IDA survey found that up to 6,000 Irish patients a year are receiving corrective treatment following dental treatment abroad. Three quarters of dentists surveyed said they had provided such remedial treatment. Dr Tom Feeney, IDA


Dr Wolfgang Doneus CED President


representative on the CED, said: “The experience of Irish people abroad is not unique. What often appears to be too good a deal to be true, often is just that. The CED is placing the emphasis on the


for UCC staff UCC President Michael Murphy presented seven members of Cork University Dental School and Hospital staff with higher education certificates recently. Dr Sharon Curtin, Caroline Horgan, Dr Derek Mulcahy, Dr Fiona MacSweeney and Dr Gerry McKenna all received parchments for completing their Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, with Dr Mary O’Reilly receiving a Diploma.


New education facilities opened at Dublin University Hospital


The Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, Mary Coughlan TD, cut the ribbon on new education facilities at Dublin University Hospital in December.


The successful seven with Marian McCarthy (left) course programme co-ordinator


The new facilities include space for the Dental Hospital Library, additional seminar rooms for teaching, a new materials science laboratory and academic staff offices. At the opening ceremony Ms Coughlan said: “I would like to thank the board for its work in delivering this wonderful facility, which will underpin significant teaching and academic activity. I am also pleased to get this chance to tell the non-executive appointees on the board, who give so generously of their time without any remuneration, that their work is much appreciated.”


Dublin Dental University Hospital is the only hospital in Ireland to cater for all careers in dentistry, including dental technician, hygienist and nursing. It also provides ongoing continuing professional development courses and clinical training for dental students from Trinity College. The hospital currently trains 40 dental students in each of the five years of the university course as well as 20 post- graduate students undertaking specialist dental degrees. There are also 20 students under- taking masters and postdoctor- al degrees in subjects ranging from oral candida and the biocompatibility of dental materials to MRSA and translational research in novel disinfectant systems.


“I am also pleased to get this chance to tell the non-executive appointees on the board that their work is much


appreciated.” Mary Coughlan


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patient/dentist relationship. This is vital for planning the treatment properly, receiving the treatment in an approp- riate timeframe and for post- treatment care. We would fully endorse the CED’s position.” The CED is composed of national dental associations and chambers from 30 European countries. It’s key objectives are to promote high standards of oral healthcare and effective patient-safety centred professional practice across Europe, including through regular contacts with other European organisations and the EU institutions.


® For more information on the CED, visit www.eudental.eu


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