David Hickey, Transplant Surgeon/Former Head of Ireland’s Pancreas and Kidney Transplant Unit, three time All Ireland winner with the legendary Dublin football team of the ‘70s and professional rugby player with La Rochelle, will chat to Eamon Croke on this unique podcast to mark Mouth Cancer Awareness Day 2024. David was diagnosed with Mouth Cancer in recent years and in this podcast, we will get to hear from this unique man about his life, his values and his many achievements. Podcast will be available to listen to on Mouth Cancer Awareness Day, Wednesday 18th September. Please go to the Irish Dental Association's website, www.dentist.ie or mouthcancer.ie for further information.

A look back on major events and landmarks for the profession and the Association with Dr Ambrose McLouglin who served as a dentist and within the Association before moving into HSE management and then becoming Secretary General of the Department of Health. We also speak with Dr June Nunn the first female head of a dental school in Ireland first ever chair in special care dentistry.

Dr Eoin Kinsella, author of the forthcoming centenary history of the Irish Dental Association speaks about researching and writing the book.

Dr Eamon Croke will take over as President of the Association in May and he is joined for a lively discussion by Dr Garry Heavey who also served as President of the Association and President of the Dental Council.

IDA President Caroline Robins and Roisin Farrelly, IDA Manager of Communications & Advisory Service discuss current challenges facing dentists in Ireland.