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Dental Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 September 2020

Wednesday, 30 September 2020

Ceisteanna (212)

Seán Sherlock

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212. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the status of representations he has had with representatives of dentists [27371/20]

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I have received correspondence from the Irish Dental Association (IDA) on matters concerning PPE and the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS).

My Department, in conjunction with the HSE, is examining the issue of the provision of PPE across all parts of the health service, including health service contractors.

In relation to the DTSS, there is an acceptance that it will need to be revised in order to align it with modern evidence on oral health needs and provision of dental services as articulated in the National Oral Health Policy.

My Department is committed to reviewing the provision of dental care for those eligible for public services and will engage with representatives of the dental profession in this regard.

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