Dentists seek cap on course places for overseas students to increase numbers ready to practice in Ireland.

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2024 was a big year! We supported our members with: 🔹 Hands-on courses to enhance skills 🔹 CPD events on dental innovation 🔹 The Colgate Caring Dentist Awards 🔹 Collaboration at our Annual Conference Here’s to more growth in 2025! #ProfessionalDevelopment #MembershipMatters

2024 was an incredible year for CPD and events! With over 1,800 attendees, we explored cutting-edge insights at the Annual Conference in Killarney and celebrated excellence at the Colgate Caring Dentist Awards. Here’s to more growth in 2025!

🚨 Staff shortages mean over 104,000 children missed PDS dental screenings—half the eligible group. Without urgent workforce increases, access to dental care in schools will keep dropping. This essential program can't be overlooked!

The Colgate Caring Dentist of the Year 2024 is Dr Thomas Quilter from St John’s Dental Practice in Tralee. Congratulations Thomas! #caringdentist24

The Colgate Caring Dental Team of the Year 2024 is Ballinrobe Dental. Congratulations to the whole team at Ballinrobe Dental! #caringdentist24

The Rest of Leinster regional winner of the Colgate Caring Dentist of the Year 2024 is Dr Marcela Torres Leavy from Kinnegad Dental. Congratulations Marcela! #caringdentist24

The Munster regional winner of the Colgate Caring Dentist of the Year 2024 is Dr Sarah Rymer from Roscrea. Congratulations Sarah! #caringdentist24

The Dublin regional winner of the Colgate Caring Dentist of the Year 2024 is Dr Greg Creavin from Beechwood Dental. Congratulations Greg! #caringdentist24

The Connacht/Ulster regional winner of the Colgate Caring Dentist of the Year 2024 is Dr Miriam Grady from Ballina. Congratulations Miriam! #caringdentist24

The winner of the Dr Barry Harrington Award for Young Dentist of the Year is Dr Amanda Twomey of Boyne Dental. Congratulations Amanda! #caringdentist24

The winner of the Treatment of a Child for the Colgate Caring Dentist Awards 2024 is Dr Rose-Marie Daly. Congratulations Rose-Marie! #caringdentist24

Colgate Caring Dentist ‘Dental teams’ receive their certificates from IDA President Dr Rory Boyd and Colgate’s James Howlett #caringdentist24

Colgate’s Marketing Director Rukiya Ibrahim, opens the night when we will be celebrating “extraordinary people doing extraordinary things” #caringdentist24

We’re kicking off here for a great night. Magnum of champagne for the best post / tweet #caringdentist24

We urge relief for rising dental practice costs and a pause on new fees in the next Dáil. Immediate DTSS/medical card reform is vital, as declining dentist participation strains those remaining and limits care for vulnerable patients.

It’s almost time to get your glad rags on for the Colgate Caring Dentist Awards on 23 Nov at the InterContinental Hotel, Dublin 4! Celebrate the individuals making a difference in patient care and oral health across Ireland. Book your spot today!

We need an updated Dentists Act with mandatory CPD & regulation to ensure top dental standards. This can be addressed via the Regulated Professions Amendment Bill or a Health Omnibus Bill. Gov must prioritise dental practitioner development & patient care!

Have you booked your spot yet? Join us on 23 November at the InterContinental Hotel, Dublin 4 for the Colgate Caring Dentist Awards! Meet new colleagues, reconnect with classmates, & celebrate exceptional caregivers in our industry.