Posts Tagged ‘children’s dentistry Ireland’
New Irish oral health policy will provide free treatment for children and focus on preventative care
A new oral health policy, which was launched by Ireland’s Department of Health on Wednesday 3rd April will provide free dental care for children up to the age of 16 and focus on preventative measures. Under new guidelines, which are expected to cost around 80 million euros per year, health ministers are planning to offer […]
Children in Ireland are Visiting the Dentist Too Late, Warn Dental Experts
Children in Ireland are visiting the dentist for their first appointment too late, dentists have warned. Representatives from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland believe that parents are waiting too long to take their child to the dentist for the first time. Speaking at a conference in Dublin, Dr John Walsh, Dean of the […]
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 […]
