Dental delays under scrutiny

HEALTH Minister Mary Harney has been accused of losing sight of difficulties facing patients amid claims medical card holders are experiencing frustrating delays for dental treatment.

Dental delays under scrutiny
Wed, 13 Aug, 2008 - 01:00

Up to 30,000 dental patients have been affected after one in seven dentists left the medical card fees scheme with the Health Service Executive, said the Irish Dental Association (IDA).

Talks collapsed more than 18 months ago between dentists and health chiefs.

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