University Dental School and Hospital, Cork

01/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr Claire Curtin, Specialist/Lecturer in Special Care Dentistry, who has been awarded Second Place in the Senior Clinical category of the Hatton Award at the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) General Session, held in San Diego from 25–28 March 2026.

Claire’s award-winning research, “Oral Health and Care Practices in an Irish Residential Facility,” was recognised for its strong clinical relevance and contribution to the field. Her research was supervised by Professor Martina Hayes (UCC), Professor Gerry McKenna (QUB) and Dr Francis Burke (UCC), with additional contributions from Dr Danielle McGeown and Dr Elizabeth Moloney.

The Hatton Award is an international competition that recognises excellence among early-career researchers in dental science and attracts exceptional candidates from leading institutions worldwide. Claire’s achievement reflects both the quality of her work and its impact within a highly competitive field. She represented the Irish Division at the General Session, having previously won the Irish Division Postgraduate Research Award in Barcelona in June 2025.

This success highlights the strength of ongoing research in Special Care Dentistry and is a proud achievement for both Claire and her supervisors.

31/03/2026

Cork University Dental School and Hospital, University College Cork, hosted a highly engaging and well received Continuing Education Seminar for Dental Nurses, Dental Hygienists, and all members of the Dental Team. From registration through to the final session, the seminar maintained strong attendance and enthusiastic participation, reflecting the appetite for continued learning and clinical excellence within all members of the dental team https://www.ucc.ie/en/dentalschool/news/

31/03/2026

Alexandria, VA, USA – The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) has announced Finbarr Allen as the 2026 recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Behavioral, Epidemiologic, and Health Services Research. Allen, from University College Cork, was recognized during the Opening Ceremonies of the 104th General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 55th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the 50th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research on March 25-28, 2026 in San Diego, CA, USA.
Allen has been an officer of the IADR Geriatric Oral Research Group and other IADR Scientific Research Groups for many years. He currently serves as a Professor and Consultant in Oral Rehabilitation & Restorative Dentistry at University College Cork, Ireland. His research centers on enhancing the quality of life for the elderly, with a particular emphasis on evaluating the outcomes of interventions related to health-related quality of life, oral comfort, and nutrition.
Allen has successfully led numerous randomized clinical trials and population health studies. Additionally, he has developed innovative methods for interpreting health-related quality of life data in clinical trials. To date, he has published more than 200 peer-reviewed scientific papers and research abstracts in dental literature, along with two textbooks and eleven book chapters. Previously, he received the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Geriatric Oral Research in 2011 and the IADR Distinguished Service Award in 2025.
The IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Behavioral, Epidemiological, and Health Services Research is designed to stimulate and recognize outstanding achievements in the areas of behavioral science and health services research as they relate to dentistry and is one of the 17 IADR Distinguished Scientist Awards and it is one of the highest honors bestowed by IADR.

25/03/2026

Cork University Dental School and Hospital, University College Cork (UCC), is proud to announce that its Dental School has been ranked among the top 150 institutions globally in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject. This recognition highlights the Dental School and Hospitals' continued excellence in dental education, research, and clinical practice on the international stage.
The QS World University Rankings by Subject are widely regarded as one of the most influential global ranking systems, assessing universities based on academic reputation, employer reputation, research impact, and international collaboration. UCC’s inclusion in the 51–150 band for Dentistry reflects the School’s commitment to high-quality teaching, innovative research, and patient-centred care.
Professor Paul Brady, Dean of the Dental School, commented, “We are delighted to see our work recognised at a global level. This ranking is a testament to the dedication of our staff, students, and partners who contribute every day to advancing oral health education and research.”
The Dental School at UCC has built a strong reputation for producing highly skilled graduates, fostering cutting-edge research, and delivering impactful community outreach programmes. Its facilities and clinical training programmes ensure that students are equipped with the knowledge and experience required to excel in modern dental practice.
This latest recognition further strengthens UCC’s position as a leading institution for health sciences education and underscores its role in shaping the future of dentistry both in Ireland and internationally.

12/03/2026

AIPEC (All Ireland Interprofessional Healthcare Challenge) run a competition for healthcare students.

CUDSH BDS III student, Tomás Cronin, (1st from left), was a member of the winning team who will present at the National APIEC competition in the RCSI on the 26th March. He was supervised / supported by Dr Harriet Byrne.

24/02/2026

CUDSH Vacancy Details:
Dental Nurse: https://www.irishjobs.ie/job/dental-nurse/university-college-cork-ucc-job106739712
Specialist Lecturer in Oral Surgery: https://www.irishjobs.ie/job/specialist/university-college-cork-ucc-job106638638

View details and apply for this Specialist Lecturer in Oral Surgery, Cork University Dental School & Hospital job in Cork, County Cork with University College Cork (UCC) on IrishJobs.

16/02/2026

Congratulations to Professor Christopher Lynch who has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The Honorary Fellowship is the highest qualification that a Royal College can award.

Chris is congratulated by Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh President, Dr Clare McNaught, and Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Professor Grant McIntyre

12/02/2026

Fidaa Marouf Wins Cork Heat of the RCSEd-COMD Dental Skills Competition
Congratulations to Final Year Dentistry Student Fidaa Marouf who came First in the Cork Heat of the RCSEd-COMD Dental Skills Competition held on Monday 9th February 2026

03/02/2026

The application process for the UCC Diploma in Dental Nursing is now open.

For further information and to apply, please click on the following link:

https://www.ucc.ie/en/dipdentnurs/

At the top of the page on the right hand side, you can click 'UCC APPLY', create an account and complete your application. Course outline documents for both full and part time options, information video and all other information are also available via the above link.

Please note the closing date is Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 4.00 pm.


If you are experiencing any difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact me.

The UCC DipDn in Dental Nursing is designed to meet the needs of the general dental community and has standardised dental nurse training in Ireland.

03/02/2026

Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.

29/01/2026

Research Lives: Martina Hayes is professor and consultant in restorative dentistry at Cork University Dental School and Hospital

10/12/2025

Congratulation to Professor Declan Millett who was awarded Ad Eundem Fellowship of the Faculty of Dentistry.

Congratulations to the following who were awarded Ad Eundem Fellowships of the Faculty of Dentistry at today’s conferring ceremony at RCSI in Dublin:

Dr Simon Ho Kam Yuen
Dr Hung Wai Ronald Cheng
Dr Victoria Stewart
Professor Mahesh Verma
Dr John Crotty
Professor Declan Millett

👏 Many congratulations to all our Fellows, Members, and Diplomates who were conferred at RCSI today!

📸 Picture (L–R):
Dr Simon Ho Kam Yuen, Dr Hung Wai Ronald Cheng, Dr Victoria Stewart, Professor Mahesh Verma, Professor Christopher Lynch (FoD RCSI Dean), Dr John Crotty, Professor Declan Millett, Mr Sean Sheridan (FoD RCSI International Postgraduate Adviser)