Posts Tagged ‘Belfast’

Belfast dentist encourages patients to avoid DIY dentistry

Belfast dentist encourages patients to avoid DIY dentistry

Belfast dentist Lucy Stock is encouraging patients to avoid DIY dentistry while practices are closed. With dental clinics all over the country closed to reduce the risk of spreading Coronavirus, Lucy, like many other dentists, is worried that patients will resort to DIY treatment. Procedures like pulling teeth out can be incredibly risky in non-clinical […]


Ambitious young dentist has plenty to smile about after taking over Belfast practice

Ambitious young dentist has plenty to smile about after taking over Belfast practice

An ambitious young dentist has plenty to smile about after taking over an established practice in the south of Belfast. Dr Seamus Kennedy has recently taken the reins of Malone Dental, after securing funding from First Trust Bank. Dr Kennedy, 29, has taken over ownership of the practice from Dr Maria McElhom. Dr Kennedy has […]


Queen’s University Dental Student Ranked First In National Assessment

Queen’s University Dental Student Ranked First In National Assessment

A dental student from Queen’s University, Belfast, has come out on top following a national assessment. Leonard Maguire, originally from County Tyrone, ranked first out of 1,200 dental students across the UK in a recent assessment, which is part of the recruitment section of Dental Foundation Training. Queen’s University excelled in the assessment, with half […]


Belfast Dentist Facing Malpractice Charges Still Working

Belfast Dentist Facing Malpractice Charges Still Working

A dentist who is facing malpractice charges is still working, a court has heard. Professor Philip Lamey is facing 46 counts of malpractice; however, a court in Belfast has heard that he is continuing to work in general practice. Professor Lamey was seeking a High Court injunction to block the trust from prohibiting him from […]


Report Condemns Serious Failings At Belfast Dental Hospital

Report Condemns Serious Failings At Belfast Dental Hospital

A report has slammed the Royal Dental Hospital, Belfast, highlighting “serious deficiencies” in care. The Department of Health has recently published a full report into dental services at the hospital following the launch of an enquiry in 2011; the enquiry was ordered after 117 patients who had visited the hospital were recalled for dental check-ups. […]