Notice to Patients

COVID-19 is still present in our community and can cause serious illness. At Cork Dental School & Hospitlal we are continuing to do all we can to avoid transmission of COVID-19 during your visit. Please help us in the following ways -

Do not attend the hospital if you have COVID-19, or any symptoms that could be COVID-19.

If you have a condition that makes COVID-19 infection a particular risk for you, please make sure that you tell this to the dentist who is responsible for your care. We are very grateful for your co-operation.

News

Amalgam Study funded by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

Dentists at Cork Univeristy Dental School & Hospital commence 12 month project funded by the EPA.

The project is entitled "Usage and Waste Management of Amalgam Dental Fillings and Mecury Free Alternatives". This is a 12 month project, the main aim of which is to conduct a survey of general dental practitioners in Ireland to determine the approximate number of amalgam fillings being placed in Ireland. It will also investigate the attitudes towards the current phase down of dental amalgam. The project team are Dr Martina Hayes, Dr Frank Burke, Prof Chris Lynch, Dr Mairead Harding & Ms Aileen Callanan.

Amalgam in Ireland and the Minimata Convention

UCC Study on Usage & Waste Management of Amalgam Dental Fillings

Amalgam - General Dental Practitioners Information

Amalgam Patient Information