Stephen Donnelly promises 'root and branch' review of medical card dental scheme 

There was criticism of the redeployment of public sector dentists to the vaccination rollout, with the outgoing president of the Irish Dental Association saying their absence meant a lack of early diagnosis.

A “root and branch” review of the medical card scheme for dental treatment was promised by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly on Saturday.

Speaking at the Irish Dental Association annual general meeting, he said a review of the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) was delayed by the pandemic.