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.
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The Irish Dental Association said an unprecedented number of dentists were withdrawing from the official treatment scheme.
The World Health Organization has said non-essential dental work should be delayed until Covid-19 transmission rates drop sufficiently.
In recent months, dentists have warned of the strain their industry is under due to Covid-19.
The Irish Dental Association carried out a survey of dentists across the country.
Some are concerned at the lack of clear guidelines being issued to dentists in the current crisis.
Richard Bruton corrected his leaflet after a letter from the Irish Dental Association.
The Irish Dental Association has found that 90% of dentists say they are dissatisfied with the level of care they can provide under the scheme.
The Irish Dental Association says 150 more dentists are needed.
New CSO figures show a 16.4% drop in HSE-funded dental treatments between 2013 and 2016.
Thousands of children have teeth extracted under general anaesthetic each year.
One of country’s senior dentists reveals some nursing homes neglecting duty of care to elderly.
The Irish Dental Association has described the figures as a “national disgrace”.
Irish Dental Association’s survey finds routine visits drop sharply after the age of 45 years.
Dentists are warning young people about the risks of oral piercings, especially when getting them done abroad or at music festivals.
The Irish Dental Association has described the slashing of PRSI and medical card schemes and tax reliefs as a “dental health time bomb”.
The Irish Dental Association says several businesses could be operating outside of European rules on peroxide content.
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Despite 3.3 million Irish adults being entitled to free dental check ups, fewer that 600,000 availed of the scheme last year.