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Prof Hal Duncan honoured with 2026 IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Pulp Biology and Regeneration
The annual international award recognises outstanding research achievements and is one of the highest accolades in dental research.
10 Apr 2026
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Dr David McReynolds receives Joint First Prize for the Pre-Doctoral Geriatric Oral Research Group (GORG) Award at the 2026 IADR General Session
Dr McReynolds was commended for his outstanding research on the oral health of older adults in Ireland, in collaboration with The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA).
10 Apr 2026
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Up to 90% of elite athletes in Ireland have untreated tooth decay
New Research: Elite athletes in Ireland have higher levels of tooth decay than previously reported. However, along with seeking dietary advice, there are simple ways to get started on improving oral hygiene.
10 Apr 2026
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Dental student Charlee Holden wins the Irish Endodontic Society Undergraduate Essay Prize for 2024-25.
5th Year TCD/DDUH undergraduate dental student Charlee Holden was the winner of the Irish Endodontic Society Undergraduate Essay Prize for 2024-25.
01 Feb 2025
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The biennial scientific conference of the International Society for Disability and Oral Health
The biennial scientific conference of the International Society for Disability and Oral Health was held in Seoul, Korea in September bringing together a global community of clinicians, educators, academics and advocates...
31 Dec 2025
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Ross Quigley wins best talk in the PhD category at the Faculty of Health Sciences Annual Research Blitz
Congratulations to Ross Quigley who won best talk in the PhD category at the Faculty of Health Sciences Annual Research Blitz on 16th May.
31 Dec 2025
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Trinity Monday 2024
Excellent news from Trinity Monday 2024 and celebrations for the School of Dental Science. Shirlynn Lee - 2nd Year Dental Science was awarded the Foundation Scholarship. Prof Hal Duncan, Prof Anne O’Connell and Dr Gary Moran...
31 Dec 2025
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13th the Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe launched its 2024-2029
On February 13th the Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe launched its 2024-2029 manifesto ‘Smile your way to a Healthy Life’ in the European Parliament.
31 Dec 2025
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DDUH Doctoral Student Wins Inaugural British Fluoridation Society Career Development Fellowship.
Dr. Patrick Quinn, a third year Clinical Doctorate Student in Dental Public Health at the School of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin and Dublin Dental University Hospital, has been awarded the inaugural British Fluoridation
31 Dec 2025
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Congratulations to Dr. Michaela Kearney who was awarded the Pulp Biology & Regeneration Group Travel Award
Congratulations to Dr. Michaela Kearney who was awarded the Pulp Biology & Regeneration Group Travel Award for her research presentation at the IADR conference held in Bogotá, Colombia on the 24th of June.
31 Dec 2025
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