DJ Maguire & Associates
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We are a large modern practice offering private, cosmetic and NHS dentistry to all members of the family. We are established over 40 years and currently we have 11 surgeries all equipped to the highest standards. The practice is on a main arterial route in Portadown and has ample free carparking to the rear. We are only a few short minutes walk from the nearest train station.

Ground floor facilities are available. We have some great news to share. We have been awarded Gold Award accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating our commitment to realising the potential of our people. We have also been successful in gaining an Award from Investors in People for the Health and Wellbeing programme we offer to our staff.

Investors in People is the international standard for people management, defining what it takes to lead, support and manage people effectively to achieve sustainable results. Underpinning the Standard is the Investors in People framework, reflecting the latest workplace trends, essential skills and effective structures required to outperform in any industry.
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NHS treatments provide patients with adequate care to treat dental disease and all patients are entitled to such treatments.
These treatments receive 20% funding from the NHS.
You will need to bring the details that can be found on your medical card with you on your first visit to qualify for treatment under the NHS.
Health Service dental treatment is free for patients under 18 years of age, those aged 18-19 years and in full time education, expectant and nursing mothers, those receiving Income Support, Working Families Tax Credit, Pension Credit (guaranteed) or Income Based Job Seekers Allowance.
To successfully complete the Dental Nurses course, trainee nurses are required to have a wide and varied knowledge of a range of clinical, anatomical and medical subjects.
We have developed our resources to help support nurses while they study.
We will be adding to this section on a monthly basis, so feel free to come back and use our notes as often as you like.
These documents are study notes and a guide only, they are not an exhaustive list of the information required to complete the course.
If you have any problems, we will give you any help you need.
Please bring a list of any medications that you are currently taking.
Your dentist will then meet you, and after introduction will discuss your personal dental needs, dental history and any concerns you might have about your teeth or any future treatment.
The purpose of this visit is to get to know you, listen to what you have to say and to examine your teeth and gums thoroughly.
This will usually involve an oral cancer screen, thorough tooth evaluation recording gum health.
In the evenings, weekends and public holidays we participate in the Local Area Emergency Dental Clinic.
If you have pain without facial swelling you can purchase painkillers from any chemist.
Always take the advice of the pharmacist and ensure to inform them of any current medication or medical conditions eg. asthma, stomach ulcers that you may have.
If you are swollen it is often a sign of abscess or infection.
If the swelling is severe or you feel sick, have a temperature or the swelling is affecting your swallow or breathing, you must attend your local casualty department urgently.
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