The HSE provides orthodontic treatment free of charge to children who have the greatest level of need once assessed and referred for treatment before their 16th birthday.
My Department has no role in the setting of fees charged by private dentists to their private patients. The Dental Council has a Code of Practice relating to the display of private fees in dental practices.
The Dental Council advises that dentists should take a case by case assessment when deciding if additional PPE is warranted. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has advised that regular PPE, which has always been used, is generally sufficient for usual orthodontic procedures.