First National Oral Health Forum Report The Report recommends: - Putting oral health on an equal footing with other health services - Prioritising treatment for the 0-6 age group - Investigating the intelligent use of patient co-payments - Defining the roles of all the key stakeholders in oral health - Establishing a foundation training scheme for dentists

Clinic treats around 3,000 children a year but no alternative facilities put in place. HSE dentists fearful of raising concerns over stealth cuts.

New President of Public Dental Surgeons says HSE has to fulfil its obligations to patients and its staff

Conference hears that poor diet and poor brushing means risk factors for caries are high for Irish people. Recent reports from New Zealand and UK show fluoridation is safe and effective. Politicians urged to focus on science and to consider consequences of their decisions.

Leaders of 1m+ Dentists Across 134 Countries Endorse Fluoridation in Promoting Oral Health

Two people die every week from mouth cancer

“Don’t die of embarrassment; don’t be afraid to be stupid” Two people die every week from mouth cancer and incidence appears to be on the rise Catch 22 – twenty two cases of mouth cancer discovered on Mouth Cancer Awareness Day

Dentists issue warning on high energy sports and fruit drinks “Parents need to be aware of the importance of fissure sealants, mouth guards, and the importance of early dental visits and routine dental care.”

Chief Executive of the Irish Dental Association Fintan Hourihan comments on the recent survey on dental fees.

Oral health in crisis as over €400m in supports for dental care withdrawn IDA calls for urgent meeting with Minister