Dentists ‘need kickstart package’ to overcome coronavirus

A special “kickstart” package to save dentists from the impact of the coronavirus crisis is needed, a representative organisation said.

A special “kickstart” package to save dentists from the impact of the coronavirus crisis is needed, a representative organisation said.

Incomes are down by over 90% on average during the pandemic as routine dentistry has been prohibited and emergency care cannot be provided in many cases, due to unavailable or overly expensive personal protective equipment, the Irish Dental Association added.