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1. Joint Position Statement on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products Issued 18 Jun 2019 - The Dental Health Foundation supports and endorses/download/pdf/position_paper_on_e-cigarettes_and_htp_ics_and_ihf_may_2019.pdf this newly published joint position statement (Irish Cancer Society and Irish Heart Foundation) on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTP). The paper reviews international research regarding e-cigarettes and HTP and sets out policy recommendations for e-cigarettes
2. BrushMyTeeth.ie Issued 11 Jun 2019 - Irish experts started Brushmyteeth.ie to make sure that everyone can get good advice about toothbrushing in one place, whether they have a disability or not. On this site, you can access videos and other resources to show you how to do this.
3. Job Opportunity - Chief Executive, Dental Health Foundation Issued 14 Feb 2019 - Chief Executive Job Description: Overall responsibility for the executive management, policy and strategic development of the Dental Health Foundation (DHF) and for ensuring the effective deployment of available resources. Required to proactively identify and pursue integrated approaches to promote and improve oral health in Ireland, ...
4. Tooth brushing for people with disabilities Free Online Webinar Issued 22 Jan 2019 - Free Online Webinar - Toothbrushing for people with disabilities Jan 29thThe Irish Society for Disability and Oral Health present the second of their Winter Webinar series. This Webinar is delivered by one of the ISDH's very own experts on Oral Health Promotion for people with ...
5. Oral Health Promotion Research Group Conference 2018 Issued 14 Aug 2018 - OHPRG Conference 2018 "Smile Every Step of the Way"The 2017 Oral Health Promotion Research Group (OHPRG) Conference will take place on Thursday September 13th in the Ashling Hotel, Dublin. Please click here for information on registration. OHPRG BursaryThe Dental Health Foundation is pleased to sponsor ...
6. The Institute of Community Health Nursing Issued 29 May 2018 - The Dental Health Foundation has written an article for the ICHN Yearbook and Resource Guide 2018. The article highlights that oral disease remains a serious public health issue, that good oral health is important for all stages of life and about the importance of the ...
7. World Oral Health Day 2018 - 20th March Issued 20 Mar 2018 - Listen to the interview on Dublin City FM with Etain Kett, Public Affairs
8. Ireland’s Public Health Bill crucial to reduce alcohol harm Issued 7 Nov 2017 - Professor Frank Murray, Chair, Alcohol Health Alliance, has just had a comment piece published in the Lancet, which outlines why the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill represents the best opportunity to reduce alcohol harm in Ireland. Read it here.
9. Support for Public Health (Alcohol) Bill - Letter to Senators Issued 10 Oct 2017 -   The Dental Health Foundation supports full enactment of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill Dear Senator, Alcohol consumption is a prominent cause of death, disease and injury globally. A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010 found that it is the 8th ...
10. Oral Health Promotion Research Group Conference 2017 Issued 15 May 2017 - OHPRG Conference 2017The 2017 Oral Health Promotion Research Group (OHPRG) Conference will take place on Thursday September 14th in the Ashling Hotel, Dublin. OHPRG BursaryThe Dental Health Foundation is pleased to sponsor a bursary of up to €1,500 to promote the communication of current oral ...
11. Deadline for ISDH-DHF Bursary Awards 2017 Issued 10 Apr 2017 - ISDH-DHF Bursary Awards 2017April 25th is the deadline for this years ISDH-DHF Bursary Awards. The awards will be presented at the Annual ISDH Summer Conference taking place on June 23rd at the Marker Hotel, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin. Annual Special Care Dental Care Professional (DCP) ...
12. Happy Easter! Issued 10 Apr 2017 - EGGCELLANT TIPS FOR EASTER! So it's almost Easter again, and here at the Dental Health Foundation we understand that it's pretty hard to avoid chocolate at this time of year! You may be wondering how you can look after your oral health while still enjoying ...
13. Editorial in Nourish Magazine Issued 12 Jan 2017 - Nourish Magazine is distributed to GP surgery and health centre waiting rooms nationwide. This issue is relevant to both expectant and new mothers, Read our editorial here 'They're Not Just Baby Teeth'.
14. Job Opportunity Dentists and Dental Nurses Issued 23 Nov 2016 - Job Opportunity: Short-term Contract for Dentists and Dental NursesTo work as part of a team to carry out a clinical dental examination and to provide follow-up patients care as required in a HSE Dental Clinic in the Waterford Area. DentistsDentist required to work as part ...
15. Job Opportunity - Business and Project Manager Issued 20 Oct 2016 - Business and Project ManagerOpportunity to work with the Dental Health Foundation (DHF) on assigned functions under the DHF's Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Health Service Executive (HSE). Purpose of the Post: Provide support services to and liaise directly with the HSE and the Department ...