A significant amount of dentists are dropping out of a scheme to treat medical card patients. This is according to new figures which were unveiled during a parliamentary question. The data suggests 250 dentists have stopped treating patients with a medical card. Additionally, there are 600 fewer dentists operating in the scheme. Cut numbers A … Continued
Dentists are calling for the Irish government to address resourcing troubles in dentistry in its upcoming Budget 2021. The Irish Dental Association (IDA) says the government cannot continue to delay its response to the dental crisis, pointing towards its implications for patients. Fintan Hourihan is the chief executive of the IDA. He says the government … Continued
The profession is calling for patients to keep attending their appointments over fears oral health could worsen. Dr Anne O’Neill, president of the Irish Dental Association (IDA), says dental appointments should not be deferred if COVID-19 restrictions tighten. Similarly, she says it is ‘critical’ for dentistry to remain open – even if Ireland imposes Level … Continued
COVID-19 is causing a resourcing crisis in public service dentistry in Ireland. This is according to Dr Anne O’Neill, the incoming president of the Irish Dental Association (IDA). She says the pandemic has sparked a lag in important dental services in Ireland. The provision of public service dentistry was a ’cause for concern’ prior to the … Continued
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