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IDA President, Dr Anne O’Neill said that the organisation had “lost faith” in the Department of Health to implement change.
The Irish Dental Association carried out a survey of dentists across the country.
In Ireland, vulnerable people have more untreated dental disease, and poorer oral health-related quality of life than others.
The Irish Dental Association says policy will be ‘catastrophic’ for adults and children in lower income areas.
The Irish Dental Association says 150 more dentists are needed.
The Irish Dental Association says several businesses could be operating outside of European rules on peroxide content.
Coconut oil treated with enzymes stops the growth of the bacteria that causes tooth decay – a problem which affects 60 per cent to 90 per cent of children in industrialised countries.
Despite 3.3 million Irish adults being entitled to free dental check ups, fewer that 600,000 availed of the scheme last year.
The second annual Mouth Cancer Awareness Day screening saw 83 people referred for urgent examinations and uncovered mouth cancer in 12 individuals.