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TOXIC DENTISTRY: The toxic effects of dental metals and plastics, amalgam filling, implants and root-canal fillings will be …

TOXIC DENTISTRY:The toxic effects of dental metals and plastics, amalgam filling, implants and root-canal fillings will be discussed at a seminar on Saturday from 10am-3pm in the Stillorgan Park Hotel, Stillorgan Road, Dublin.

The speakers are holistic dental practitioners Dr Graeme Munro-Hall, an expert in dental toxicology, and Dr Lilian Munro-Hall, a graduate of the Lund University in Sweden, which has pioneered the use of new dental materials and techniques. Admission €25, e-mail ntoiseminars@yahoo.co.uk or tel: 086-1741059 to reserve a place.

STRONG STARTS:Early parenting is the focus of another seminar in the Stillorgan Park Hotel on Saturday from 9.30am-4pm. Experts will speak on how to handle stress with children, good family nutrition, safety in the home and the value of play in children's lives. Cost is €135. Booking on tel: 087-2070225 or e-mail info@beautifulbeginnings.ie.

INCLUSIVE SEMINARS:Inclusion Ireland, the national association for people with disabilities, is holding a series of three two-day seminars, starting this weekend. The first seminar will look at autism, challenging behaviour and intellectual disability on Friday and Saturday. Sexuality and relationships and standards in supported living will be the theme of the second seminar on Friday, October 19th and Saturday, October 20th. And Human Rights and the UN Convention and Advocacy will be discussed on Friday, November 16th and Saturday, November 17th. All seminars, which run from 10am-4pm each day, will be held in Inclusion Ireland's offices at Unit C2, The Steelworks, Foley St, Dublin. Tel: 01-8559891 or e-mail info@inclusionireland.ie for more details.