Dublin-based general practitioner Dr Clodagh McAllister appointed President of the Association at its AGM on Saturday May 8th.

Irish Dental Association AGM taking place today (Saturday). Outdated medical card scheme ‘widening the gap’ between those who can afford private dental care and those who cannot. Redeployment of public sector dentists to vaccination rollout is causing ‘irreparable damage’ among children in particular.

• IDA AGM taking place this Saturday (May 8th) • Successful resolution of collective bargaining issue a pre-condition for discussions on dental reform • ‘The State’s scheme for medical card holders is in a death spiral which highlights the urgent need for agreed way to engage dentists’