Latest News & Press Releases

Latest News & Press Releases

New President of IDA accuses Government of betraying duty of care to young people

Up to 20,000 children on Orthodontic Waiting Lists, many wany waiting for up to 5 years. 28 Public Health Dentists retired in February - none replaced. System of School Screenings in disarray. No Chief Dental Officer.

Launch of new independent service which offers dental patients a chance to resolve complaints about their dental treatment

The new Dental Complaints Resolution Service will offer patients and dentists an opportunity to settle their differences with the help of an experienced mediator.

New Dental Complaints Resolution Service Launched

Dental Complaints Resolution Service will be overseen by the Chairman of the Consumers Association

12 cases of Mouth Cancer discovered on Mouth Cancer Awareness Day 2011

The Irish Dental Association estimates that 10,000 people availed of free mouth cancer examinations carried out by 700 participating dentists countrywide and at the Cork and Dublin Dental University Hospitals on the 21st of September.

Dentists welcome GAA move on gumshields

Players, parents and coaches urged to support new rule

New Survey indicates Dental Sector facing up to 1,000 Job Losses in 2012

Half of Dentists saw Turnover fall by over 20% in 2011. "Dentists now being trained for emigration"

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