Over 100,000 children missed vital dental appointments last year

The Irish Dental Association is warning against government plans to shift children’s dental care to private clinics.

A new survey shows 90 per cent of private dentists won’t join the proposed scheme, citing lack of capacity.

Over 100,000 children missed vital dental appointments last year due to HSE staff shortages.

Irish Dental Association CEO Fintan Hourihan says fewer children are getting the benefit of early intervention with a dentist.