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Children Waiting Up To A Year For Tooth Extractions in Ireland Hospital

Children Waiting Up To A Year For Tooth Extractions in Ireland Hospital

 Some children in Ireland are waiting up to a year to have teeth extracted in hospital, according to the Irish Dental Association. The IDA claims that cuts in benefits have contributed to deterioration in standards of oral health, which has resulted in a backlog of cases involving children who need teeth removed under general anaesthetic […]


Irish Dental Association issues Mouth Cancer Warning

Irish Dental Association issues Mouth Cancer Warning

The Irish Dental Association has issued a warning about the growing prevalence of oral cancer. More than 400 new cases of the disease are diagnosed every year in Ireland; however, oral cancer has a low media profile and many people are unaware of the causes and symptoms of the disease. As a result of a […]