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The Cork University Dental School & Hospital, University College Cork, introduced an innovative programme in April 2011, which provided prospective dental students with an opportunity to participate in a one-day experiential workshop. The aim of the workshop was to provide students with an overview of the dental undergraduate programmes. Feedback on the workshop was exceptionally positive, and prospective students would recommend the workshop to a fellow student, as it helped to inform their decision about choosing dentistry as a first option.

This paper presents the findings of a survey, conducted in February 1989, to investigate the relative popularity of dental composite brands among practitioners on the Irish Dental Register. Data on the reported incidence of staining are also presented as is the relative popularity of surface finishing techniques.