The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has warned that dental practices could withdraw from the medical card scheme following worries over PPE. The organisation says a lack of government action has ‘huge consequences’ for people across the country. CEO Mr Fintan Hourihan said the delay in crucial equipment means dentists are having to reconsider their participation in the … Continued
The Irish Dental Association (IDA) is calling for a major recruitment drive for dentists in the public dental service. The association believes that ‘inadequate staffing levels’ are failing children who are waiting up to seven or eight years for their first dental screening – and sometimes more. It is encouraging the government to up their … Continued
Concerns over new figures showing a drop in dental cuts have reached media outlets. The Irish Dental Association (IDA) is ‘shocked’ at the 57% reduction in dental care spending over the last five years, equating to the lowest amount of spend in 10 years. According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO), the total annual spend … Continued
Athletes should become more aware of the hidden sugars in sports drinks, says the new Irish Dental Association (IDA) president Dr Anne Twomey. Speaking at the IDA annual conference in Cork this month, Dr Twomey noted that while sports enthusiasts are aware of the notion of a healthy diet and the importance of hydration, many … Continued
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has been forced to remove website details of state payments to primary care health professionals. Details of state payments made public represented a ‘breach of privacy’, according to the Irish Dental Association (IDA). Nicola Coogan, senior compliance officer with the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC), warned the HSE that serious action … Continued
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