Posts Tagged ‘Irish dentists’
Irish dentists criticise new oral health policy
Irish dentists have criticised the government’s new oral health policy, describing it as a ‘starting point’ rather than a viable long-term plan. The Irish Dental Association has taken time to review the policy, which was introduced by ministers in April, and the feedback will not come as welcome news for the government. Dentists have suggested […]
Thousands Of Children Waiting For Orthodontic Treatment In Ireland
Thousands of children in Ireland are on the waiting list for orthodontic treatment, according to recent figures. The latest statistics show that some children have been waiting for treatment since 2008. According to figures, between 15,000 and 20,000 children are on the waiting list for treatment and another review of orthodontic services has been ordered. […]
Irish Dentists Fear Mouth Cancer Death Rate Following PRSI Cuts
Irish dentists are worried that the death rate for mouth cancer could increase as a result of budget cuts for the PRSI scheme. The Health Service Executive announced budget cuts at the beginning of 2011 and people who are covered by the PRSI scheme have had their benefits reduced significantly. Participants in the scheme used […]
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 […]
Irish Dentists to Offer Free Oral Cancer Checks
Dentists across Ireland will offer free oral cancer screening as part of Mouth Cancer Awareness Day, which will take place on the 21st September. More than 700 dentists will take part in the screening programme to help support the Mouth Cancer Awareness Day campaign, which is designed to raise the profile of mouth cancer and […]
Budget cuts in Ireland cost patients more than 12 million pounds
Cuts in the dental budget have cost patients more than 12 million pounds worth of dental care so far this year, it has been revealed. The figures, which have been obtained by the Irish Independent, show that government spending on dental care has fallen significantly to 17.8 million Euros this year; this means the Irish […]
Budget cuts causing chaos in Ireland
Cuts in the public dental scheme are causing widespread chaos in Ireland. Since the announcement was made in April, there has been constant battling and mud-slinging between dentists, dental associations, patients and the Health Service Executive. The cutbacks changed the dental care system completely, with holders of the medical card losing access to free dental […]
Irish dentists encouraged to quiz patients during examinations
Irish dentists have been urged to quiz patients about dental health during examinations in a bid to improve education and raise standards of oral health. Dr David Winkler, president of the International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry, addressed members of the Irish Dental Association and encouraged dentists to involve patients in dental care. According to Dr […]
