The dental profession has called on the government to stick to its vaccine plan for dentist. Mr Fintan Hourihan, chief executive of the Irish Dental Association (IDA), welcomed the government’s plan to involve dentists in the delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations. These will be undertaken alongside GPs and also pharmacists. Time is of the essence ‘The IDA … 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
The Irish Dental Association (IDA) is calling on parents to book dental appointments for their children as schools return. As schools start to reopen after six months, the association is urging parents to secure dental check-ups following weeks of changed routines. Incoming president, Dr Anne O’Neill said: ‘COVID-19 has caused significant disruption this year, children have … Continued
The IDA has confirmed it is business as usual for dental practices in Ireland following new guidance from the World Health Organisation (WHO). Last week, the agency called on more research into the spread of COVID-19 in dental settings. ‘The likelihood of COVID-19 being transmitted through aerosol, micro-particles or airborne particles … today I think is unknown,’ said … Continued
The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has slammed the government for its shortcomings in honouring PPE commitments. The organisation is calling out the former Minister for Health, Simon Harris, for failing to deliver PPE to dentists within the promised 12-week time frame. The commitment was made at a meeting with the IDA, which took place on … Continued
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