Dental service for primary school children 'on the verge of collapse'

It is being claimed the Public Dental Service for primary school children is on the verge of collapse.

Dental service for primary school children 'on the verge of collapse'
Thu, 17 Aug, 2017 - 07:33

It is being claimed the Public Dental Service for primary school children is on the verge of collapse.

The Irish Dental Association says the falling number of dentists employed in the service means some children are waiting a full 12 years for their first check-up.

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