Vol. 514 No. 5
166 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the waiting list for orthodontic treatment in the Western Health Board area; the comparative figures in each of the years from 1996 to 1999; and the number of orthodontic surgeons employed with the board in each of the years from 1996 to date. [4757/00]
The provision of orthodontic treatment to eligible persons in the Western Health Board and the maintenance of orthodontic waiting lists are the statutory responsibility of the Western Health Board.
I have had inquiries made of the board. The information requested by the Deputy is as follows:
|
Year |
Number Awaiting Orthodontic Treatment |
Number of Dentists working in Orthodontic Unit |
|
1996 |
1,367 |
2 Full Time1 Part TimeNo ConsultantOrthodontist |
|
1997 |
3,035 |
3 Full Time1 Part Time1 ConsultantOrthodontist |
|
Year |
Number Awaiting Orthodontic Treatment |
Number of Dentists working in Orthodontic Unit |
|
1998 |
3,838 |
3 Full Time2 Part Time1 ConsultantOrthodontist |
|
1999 |
4,438 |
3 Full Time3 Part Time1 ConsultantOrthodontist |
