Michael Ahern
Question:95 Mr. M. Ahern asked the Minister for Health the plans, if any, he has to review the guidelines for orthodontic treatment of school children which were set down in 1985. [12244/97]
Written Answers - Orthodontic Service.
Limerick East): My Department, in consultation with the health boards and their consultant orthodontists is currently reviewing the guidelines issued in 1985.
The objective of this review is to ensure equity in the provision of orthodontic treatment throughout the health boards having regard to the additional resources provided to health boards over the past few years under the dental health action plan for developments in orthodontic services.