Rise in cosmetic dental work 'off the Richter scale' since onset of Covid-19

Dentist Caroline Robins said she has also noticed a "substantial increase" in patients presenting with stress-related dental issues. File Picture: PA

Demand for cosmetic dental procedures has gone "off the Richter scale" since the onset of the pandemic, a leading dentist has said.

Caroline Robins, chair of the GP committee of the Irish Dental Association, said people are "spending more time staring at themselves and judging themselves" and added "Zoom has a lot to answer for."