More than 50% of adults in Ireland delayed dental check-ups over the last 12 months, it has been revealed. This is according to new research carried out for Seapoint Clinic in Dublin by Opinions Market Research. According to Extra.ie, 51% of Irish adults have avoided dental appointments following the onset of the pandemic. The research found that women … Continued
Thousands of young people and children are stuck on dental waiting lists in Cork. This is according to data reported by Echo Live, which was revealed under the Freedom of Information Act. It shows that around 7,000 sixth class children are on a waiting list for screenings as part of the school dental scheme. In … Continued
General dental practitioners and their staff are eligible for £500 payments in Northern Ireland. This was confirmed last week by the country’s health minister, Robin Swann, in response to numerous queries from the profession and the British Dental Association (BDA). However, those at dental school missed out on a special recognition payment of £2,000 put aside … Continued
Elaine Halley talks about Align Technology’s virtual solutions and the difference they have made to her practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Could you describe how you have used Invisalign Virtual Care in your dental practice? We have used Invisalign Virtual Care in a couple of ways. Some patients had to move away from the area, … Continued
Patients have ‘lied’ about their positive COVID-19 test to get a dental appointment, a leading figure has said. Belfast Live report that Richard Graham – BDA Northern Ireland’s dental practice committee chair – has urged patients to be honest when booking dental visits. He said that some practices have found that patients have been withholding information on their … Continued
Dental treatment for medical card holders in Ireland is in ‘complete chaos’ as dentists continue to withdraw from the scheme. This is according to the Irish Dental Association (IDA), which voiced fears over its impact on patient care across the country. Data reveals that state spending on medical card dental care dropped by 30% between 2017 … Continued
A dental clinic in Tenerife has seen an increase in patient enquiries from Ireland, sparking warnings of prosecution. Garda commissioner Drew Harris spoke out after 50 Irish patients phoned or emailed the Dental Clinic Tenerife Sur requesting a letter or email of appointment. But none of the people enquiring turned up for their appointment, the … Continued
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