Posts Tagged ‘Irish Dental Association’
Irish Dentists Call for the Return of State Dental Cover
Dentists in Ireland are calling for the government to revoke the changes in the dental cover system to prevent dental patients from suffering from oral health diseases. Fintan Hourihan, the CEO of the Irish Dental Association, said that a number of dentists have reported a decline in oral health standards among patients since the budget […]
Survey Reveals a Quarter of Irish Dentists Planning Staff Redundancies
A survey has revealed that a quarter of dentists in Ireland are planning to cut staff numbers over the course of the next year. The survey also revealed that a fifth of dentists are thinking about selling their practice. The Irish Dental Association has expressed fears that 1,000 jobs could be lost this year as […]
Dentists Campaign for Warnings on Sugary Drinks
Irish dentists are calling for warnings to be printed on sugary drinks, following the release of alarming figures relating to rates of decay among children. According to recent figures, 50 percent of 12 year olds and 75 percent of 15 year olds in the country have decay and dentists believe this is largely due […]
Irish Dentists Call for Sugar Tax to Go to Dental Services
The Irish Dental Association has urged the government to put any money raised from a proposed sugar tax towards dental services. Figures show that there has been a significant decrease in the number of people attending regular dental appointments, after cuts were made in the PRSI and medical card schemes. Representatives from the IDA say […]
Oral Cancer Screening Underway in Ireland
Dentists across Ireland are offering free oral cancer screening appointments today. The screening programme is part of the Mouth Cancer Awareness Day campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the disease. Mouth cancer kills more people than testicular and cervical cancer combined, but many people are unaware of the symptoms they should be looking out […]
IDA issues warning on tooth whitening products
The Irish Dental Association has issued a warning, advising members of the public to avoid potentially dangerous tooth whitening products. According to members of the IDA, the products range from “useless to dangerous” and the association has also expressed concern about untrained practitioners offering whitening treatments. Under new EU regulations, which are due to come […]
Irish dentists urge new government to prioritise dental care
The Irish Dental Association is urging new government ministers to prioritise dental care. Speaking yesterday, IDA Chief Executive, Fintan Hourihan called for all the major political parties to reveal their plans for dental care in the run up to the election. Hourihan highlighted four major crises in the current system, including a total shakeup of […]
Irish dentists urge health officials to evaluate cuts
Irish dentists are appealing to the Health Service Executive to evaluate the impact of dental scheme cuts. In January cuts were made to the PRSI and Medical Card schemes, affecting thousands of people. Medical card holders used to be entitled to free routine dental care; however, the HSE announced that cuts would be made and […]
Colgate offers financial incentive for dental patients
Colgate has announced that it will offer dental patients a 65 euro refund when they attend a routine check-up. The toothpaste manufacturer has joined forces with the Irish Dental Association to celebrate Oral Health Month and promote good oral hygiene. Other events and activities will also run throughout the month to celebrate the campaign and […]
HSE dental policy could harm children’s health
A dental cover body has warned against a dental policy approved by the Health Service Executive. Dental Protection, an agency which offers legal and indemnity advice to dental health practitioners, has condemned the HSE’s policy to avoid giving children routine fillings. The HSE has issued a memo urging dentists to avoid filling cavities in children’s […]
