HSE to spend €5m on dental IT system amid calls for more public dentists

However, while the Irish Dental Association welcomed the much-needed investment, a spokesman said the real issue for dental patients is the shortage of public dentists. File photo: PA

The HSE has tendered for a €5m IT system to support dentists focused on upgrading the digital dental treatment records system in place since 2019.

However, while the Irish Dental Association welcomed the much-needed investment, a spokesman said the real issue for dental patients is the shortage of public dentists. Since the National Dental Record and Information System was set up, patient charts can be easily accessed by their own dentists or a new dentist if they move or have an emergency.