Posts Tagged ‘The Irish Dental Association’

Irish dentists criticise new oral health policy

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 […]


Irish Dentists Speak Up Against Proposed Soft Drink Tax

Irish Dentists Speak Up Against Proposed Soft Drink Tax

The Irish Dental Association is opposing a proposed soft drink tax. The sugar tax on soft drinks could be up to 10 per cent and the IDA has said that some of the money raised could be used to improve oral health services; however, there is concern that the tax would “target” a minority group […]