Posts Tagged ‘Irish Dental Association’
New Survey Reveals More Irish Patients Avoiding Dentist
A new survey has revealed that Irish dental patients are avoiding the dentist as a result of benefit cuts and the recession. According to the survey, which was carried out for the Irish Dental Association, a quarter of those surveyed admitted that they visited the dentist less frequently now compared to four years ago, as […]
Dental Waiting Times On The Rise In Ireland
Hundreds of dental patients in Ireland are being forced to join waiting lists for treatment, it has been confirmed. Recent statistics show that waiting lists in the country have increased, with young children, teenagers and patients with special needs the worst affected. President of the HSE Dental Surgeon Group, Iseult Bouarroudj, the increased waiting times […]
75 Percent Of Patients Missing Out On Free Dental Checks In Ireland
75 per cent of patients who are entitled to free dental checks are missing out due to confusion about the system, the Irish Dental Association has claimed. The Irish Dental Association claimed that three quarters of patients entitled to a free dental check-up are going without because of confusion caused by cutbacks in dental care. […]
Irish Dental Association Raises Concerns Over Illegal Tooth Whitening
The Irish Dental Association has raised concerns over illegal tooth whitening services in the UK. Dentists are concerned that businesses are offering illegal whitening services despite changes in legislation. The IDA spoke out after four whitening businesses were unable to provide detailed information about the products they were using and only one of the businesses […]
Alarming Dental Statistics Published In Ireland
Oral health is a major area of concern in Ireland; recent statistics show that budget cuts have had a significant impact on standards of oral health and patient welfare. According to recent surveys, there has been a 93 per cent increase in the number of tooth extractions procedures as a result of patients putting off […]
EU Bans Tooth Whitening For Under 18’s
Children will be unable to have tooth whitening procedures as a result of new EU regulations on chemical whitening. New EU rules came into play yesterday; as well as banning treatment for under 18’s, regulations have also been altered for products containing hydrogen peroxide. Dr Tom Feeney, from the Irish Dental Association, said that the […]
EU Figures Reveal Ireland Trailing Behind In Oral Hygiene Stakes
A survey on European oral health has revealed that the Irish lag behind their European counterparts when it comes to oral hygiene. The study, which was compiled by GlaxoSmith Kline and Wrigley’s for World Oral Health Day, revealed that Irish people brush their teeth less frequently then residents of other European countries. According to the […]
Free Mouth Cancer Screening Available Across Ireland
Seven hundred dental practices are offering free oral cancer screening on Wednesday to celebrate Mouth Cancer Awareness Day. In addition to dental practices across the country offering screening, checks will also be available free of charge at Dublin and Cork University Hospitals. Last year more than ten thousand people had checks and 13 cases of […]
Euro Crisis Spells Trouble for Dental Patients
The European financial crisis is hitting dental patients hard, spelling trouble for the future, according to dental organisations. According to the Irish Dental Association, funding for dental care has decreased by 100 million euros per year, despite the number of patients requiring state-funded treatment increasing. Maurice Quirke, a dentist from County Wexford, said the new […]
Thousands of Irish Children on Waiting Lists for Orthodontic Treatment
Up to 20,000 children are waiting for orthodontic treatment in Ireland, it has been revealed. According to the head of the Irish Dental Association, some children are waiting for five years for treatment, while children living in some counties are not receiving the dental care they are entitled to. Children in Kerry, Laois and Cork […]
