Time for action
September 8, 2025 8:17 amStrategic planning and increased funding are needed urgently to address the dental services crisis
Strategic planning and increased funding are needed urgently to address the dental services crisis
Five years after the launch of Ireland's 'Smile agus Sláinte' oral health policy, public dental services are still inadequate with over 13,000 awaiting surgery, according to the Irish Dental Association.
Reform of Ireland’s oral healthcare system is under way, but challenges remain