Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2018
642. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if a new dental scheme will be agreed with an association (details supplied) which will examine prioritising prevention for medical card patients and affording them access to the same standard of care as dentists provide to private patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24499/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe national approach to future oral health service provision will be informed by the National Oral Health Policy, which is currently being finalised and which I expect will be published later this year.
The aim of the policy is to develop a model of care that will enable preventative approaches to be prioritised, improve access, and support interventions appropriate to current and future oral health needs.
It is my intention to progress the development of appropriate contractual proposals on the part of my Department and the HSE once the oral health policy has been published. This will be a necessary precursor to a process of engagement with the Irish Dental Association on the future delivery of oral health services.
