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# Dentists

This year
2023
# Dentists
Dentists pass no confidence vote in Donnelly as one in six wait three months for appointment
A survey of dentists in Ireland comes as the profession gathers in Kilkenny this weekend.
7.2k
9
May 12th 2023, 7:55 AM
# biting back
'Unacceptable': Dentists hit out at lack of public service care for children amid staffing crisis
Two-thirds of job vacancies in the sector remain unfilled, the IDA says.
8.8k
8
Apr 3rd 2023, 5:37 PM
Last year
2022
# Dentists
Exodus of dentists from medical card scheme leaving vulnerable households without dental care
Figures from the start of this year showed just 660 dentists were actively treating medical card patients.
23.5k
11
Jun 13th 2022, 12:05 AM
# Dentists
Nation's oral health at risk as children not seeing a dentist until their teens
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said not everyone is getting the high-quality dental care they deserve.
9.2k
19
May 27th 2022, 6:30 AM
# Dental care
Calls for dental vouchers to replace medical cards as dentists warn scheme nears 'total collapse'
A raft of dentists have exited the medical card scheme over difficulties with the fee structure.
29.3k
23
Feb 21st 2022, 9:19 AM
All time
# medical cards holders
'Use it or lose it’ vouchers should be considered for lower income groups' dental needs, says dentists
Dentists will warn TDs and senators that the State’s dental scheme for medical card holders is on the “brink of collapse”.
16.7k
20
Apr 8th 2021, 2:15 PM
# Irish Dental Association
Dental treatment for medical card holders in 'complete chaos', industry body says
The Irish Dental Association said an unprecedented number of dentists were withdrawing from the official treatment scheme.
29.6k
36
Feb 22nd 2021, 7:50 AM
# Tenerife
Tenerife dental clinic reports surge in Irish people booking appointments (and then not turning up)
The Tenerife based dental receptionist said that Irish callers are requesting an email to confirm the appointment.
59.2k
130
Feb 12th 2021, 2:30 PM
# IDA
More than 260 dentists no longer providing services to medical card holders after leaving scheme
The Irish Dental Association has warned of a treatment crisis as dentists quit care scheme “in their droves”.
38.8k
34
Nov 2nd 2020, 7:55 AM
# transmission
Irish Dental Association says 'guidance doesn't need to be changed' after WHO advises delay of routine dental work
The World Health Organization has said non-essential dental work should be delayed until Covid-19 transmission rates drop sufficiently.
48.7k
26
Updated
Aug 12th 2020, 2:18 PM
# Dentists
Dentists seek urgent meeting with Donnelly over claims government failed to deliver promised PPE
In recent months, dentists have warned of the strain their industry is under due to Covid-19.
32.7k
12
Aug 3rd 2020, 6:10 AM
# Oral Health
Majority of dentists fear Covid-19 poses high risk to 'sustainability' of their practice
The Irish Dental Association carried out a survey of dentists across the country.
37.5k
45
May 4th 2020, 12:18 PM
# Collapse
Irish Dental Association accuses Government of ‘ignoring effective collapse of dental profession in Ireland’
Dentists’ incomes are down by over 90% on average during the Covid-19 pandemic.
44.3k
87
Apr 26th 2020, 1:00 PM
# Dental Plan
'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.
29.9k
35
Mar 25th 2020, 6:36 PM
# coronavirus crisis
Dentists warn profession is on 'brink of collapse' as many practices face closures
Some are concerned at the lack of clear guidelines being issued to dentists in the current crisis.
66.1k
125
Mar 18th 2020, 6:11 PM
# budget 2020
Free dental care for under-6s and free GP visits extended to under-8s from September 2020
The changes will be brought in from next September.
43.8k
27
Oct 8th 2019, 1:56 PM
# root causes
Big Sugar and government neglect to blame for dental healthcare's 'state of crisis'
In Ireland, vulnerable people have more untreated dental disease, and poorer oral health-related quality of life than others.
12.8k
51
Jul 19th 2019, 6:10 AM
# dental health
Dentists say HPV vaccine is a 'no brainer' as cases of head, neck and mouth cancer on the rise
Concerns were also raised about the overuse of antibiotics on children waiting for dental treatment .
19.3k
33
May 16th 2019, 6:05 AM
# Privatisation
Dentists say government's new oral health policy will result in more teeth being extracted in both children and adults
The Irish Dental Association says policy will be ‘catastrophic’ for adults and children in lower income areas.
39.7k
51
Updated
May 15th 2019, 11:25 AM
# oral health plan
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
18
Apr 3rd 2019, 12:05 AM
# Westmeath
Dentists withdraw allegations of misconduct against each other after row over CCTV camera
The men had previously worked well together but the relationship became “toxic”, a court heard.
18.9k
0
Oct 25th 2018, 2:49 PM
# scale and polish
Dentists left 'frustrated' after Minister tells constituents they could get free scale and polish
Richard Bruton corrected his leaflet after a letter from the Irish Dental Association.
31.1k
19
Oct 13th 2018, 7:00 AM
# lack of staff
Some children wait up to 12 years for first dental screening
The Irish Dental Association says 150 more dentists are needed.
9.1k
38
Aug 17th 2017, 7:43 AM
# Breakdown
Dentists charging more than listed, home kits not working and rudeness: Ireland's dentistry complaints
The dental complaints service was contacted 1,235 times last year, with 447 phone calls and 758 emails.
18.3k
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Jul 22nd 2017, 7:00 AM
# preventable measures
Dentists call for regular teeth screenings in schools to avoid 'traumatic' extractions
Thousands of children have teeth extracted under general anaesthetic each year.
7.9k
24
Feb 28th 2017, 6:05 AM
# toothy grin
So dentists' training dummies are the most horrifying things on the planet
Straight out of your nightmares.
6.5k
3
Aug 10th 2015, 1:45 PM
# open wide
More people are being hospitalised because of problems with their teeth
The IDA is calling on the Tánaiste to reinstate the PRSI dental scheme.
13.7k
52
Apr 17th 2015, 6:10 AM
# pulled
Dentists "outraged" after sudden closure of dental clinic in Dublin city
The HSE says that the clinic was closed because of concerns over the suitability of the building.
14.9k
20
Oct 21st 2014, 2:57 PM
# The tooth hurts
Boy fakes own kidnapping to get out of going to the dentist
KIDS. What are they like?
3.3k
0
Jun 23rd 2014, 7:30 PM
# gnashers
Two million people can get a free dental check-up - but most of us don't even know it exists
Only 15 per cent of people actually made us of their free check-up last year.
24.0k
33
May 16th 2014, 7:15 AM
# The Hole Tooth
Planning on seeing an orthodontist in Tipperary? You'll be waiting 41 months
Independent TD Mattie McGrath called the wait ‘shocking’.
10.5k
24
May 14th 2014, 7:09 PM
# Orthodontics
Almost 14,000 children waiting on orthodontic treatments
There have been calls from dentists to list the HSE moratorium on recruitment so the list can be reduced.
8.0k
17
Oct 19th 2013, 7:15 AM
# piercings
Warning: Tongue piercings affect speech, sense of taste and cause drooling
Dentists are warning young people about the risks of oral piercings, especially when getting them done abroad or at music festivals.
40.1k
83
Aug 1st 2013, 7:15 AM
# Pearly Whites
Fancy getting your teeth whitened? You need to know this
Beware of gum burns – and why lasers are not really the answer to getting your gnashers glowing.
73.6k
57
May 6th 2013, 6:30 PM
# Brace Yourself
7 celebs who faced the horror of adult braces
Niall Horan just got his off!
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4
Apr 4th 2013, 9:30 PM
# home dentistry
5 children who REALLY want to summon the tooth fairy
Do not try this at home. Oh wait, you already did.
8.4k
4
Dec 9th 2012, 5:00 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Here’s the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
8.2k
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Nov 29th 2012, 8:52 AM
# open wide
Almost one third of us are postponing going to the dentist - because of cost
One dentist has warned that we may be returning to the days of extractions and dentures.
6.1k
45
Nov 29th 2012, 7:53 AM
# Sugary Drinks
Food industry not convinced by sugar tax, but neither are dentists
While food industry representatives say that a tax would hit consumers, dentists question the health benefits of it.
6.3k
32
Nov 14th 2012, 8:25 AM
# Teeth
Don't overbrush your teeth, say dentists
We’re encouraged to brush twice a day – but over-brushing can lead to sensitive teeth, dentists said today.
10.0k
14
Aug 20th 2012, 4:09 PM
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