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New survey shows 1 in 5 public dentists have missed work due to stress

10,000 children under 15 are being hospitalised every year for dental extractions under general anaesthetic

IDA welcomes launch of new mental health support programme

Important Notice Regarding Election of President-Elect 2016-2017

2014 Annual Report for Dental Complaints Service Published

Dentists welcome findings of new review on fluoridation

Tuesday 2nd June 2015. The Irish Dental Association has welcomed the findings of a new review which has found there is no definitive evidence that community water fluoridation has negative health effects.

Welcome to the New IDA President Dr Anne Twomey

Irish Dental Association highlights dangers of hidden sugars in ‘healthy lifestyle’ diet

Sports drinks, energy drinks, protein shakes, dried fruit all high in sugar IDA to raise concerns with Irish Sports Council

2015 AGM Address by Mr Fintan Hourihan, Chief Executive, Irish Dental Association

I am honoured to present a brief report on the activities of the Irish Dental Association and our newly licensed trade union the Irish Dental Union.

New research shows hospital admissions for severe dental infections up 38%

Dentists say increase is due to cuts to Medical Card and PRSI schemes IDA calls on Tánaiste to follow up on Health Ministers comments about reinstating the PRSI dental scheme