Staffing crisis: Challenges of a century still haunting dentistry in Ireland
We estimate that we need hundreds more dentists, hygienists, and dental nurses to meet the needs of rising population and to replace retiring dentists from both public and private sectors. File picture
In 2023, the Irish Dental Association celebrates its 100th year and a history that is intrinsically linked with the foundation of the Irish state and decisions made — for better or worse — by successive Governments and policymakers over this period.
As we mark milestones and moments, we celebrate the advancements and achievements of Irish dentists and dental practitioners, as well as the legislators that foresaw and promoted the role of oral health in the overall health of the nation.
