Children waiting up to seven years for orthodontic treatment in South-East

HSE’s acting head of service for primary care in the region, Paul Goff said: 'It should be noted that there are currently staffing deficiencies across orthodontic clinics throughout the South-East region.' File picture

Children in the South-East region are waiting up to seven years for orthodontic treatment because of staffing difficulties in the service.

A regional oral health group has been established in the south east to review the provision of orthodontist services in the area.