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# Dental Plan

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'We risk spreading the virus': Dentists call for cancellation of routine procedures and establishment of emergency dental hubs
Dentists are concerned that procedures which generate aerosol spray could be a risk.
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Mar 25th 2020, 6:36 PM
Your PRSI gets you a free scale and polish and 300,000 availed of it so far this year
Half a million claims for dental scale and polish, free glasses and hearing aids have been made.
49.0k
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May 18th 2019, 6:30 AM
To avoid 'traumatic' extractions, government set to expand dental care for kids under 6
Children receive free dental check ups in 2nd, 4th and 6th class but there has been huge cuts to those services.
15.2k
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Apr 3rd 2019, 12:05 AM
Poll: Have you ever had braces?
Lisa needs braces.
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Mar 20th 2019, 8:00 AM
Your PRSI will now let you get a free scale and polish
From today, workers are entitled to a full scale and polish, and if necessary, protracted periodontal treatment.
143k
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Oct 28th 2017, 3:04 PM
Poll: Do you put off going to the dentist longer than you should?
A new report suggests that issues involving DIY dentistry in Ireland are on the rise.
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Jul 22nd 2017, 10:13 AM
If you're self-employed your PRSI will now get you a free check-up at the dentist
For the first time, self-employed people can get free dental and optical exams through their PRSI contribution.
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Mar 31st 2017, 10:33 AM
Lack of dental care sees nursing home patients needing up to 20 teeth extracted at once
One of country’s senior dentists reveals some nursing homes neglecting duty of care to elderly.
12.3k
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Feb 12th 2017, 9:30 AM
Poll: Have you visited the dentist in the last year?
Experts say you should go once a year, but it is a cause of anxiety for some people.
28.6k
72
Oct 22nd 2016, 10:20 AM
Scared of the dentist? It's in your genes
Around 15% of people describe themselves as being afraid of the dentist.
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Oct 22nd 2016, 6:25 AM
British dentists aren't happy about a plan to check child migrants' ages by their teeth
The British Dental Association said Davies’ demands were “inappropriate and unethical”.
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Oct 19th 2016, 11:26 AM
Your PRSI will now let you get a free teeth cleaning
DENTAL PLAN!
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Oct 11th 2016, 6:36 PM