Dentists Drop Out, System Needs Overhaul | Ireland News

Dentists are dropping out of Ireland’s medical card dental scheme at an alarming rate—35% since 2020, leaving just 866 providers. With the system stuck in outdated budget constraints that limit treatments regardless of patient need, experts warn it’s “a penny wise and a pound foolish” approach that only delays costly hospital care. The Irish Dental Association demands a full structural overhaul, not patchwork fixes, as talks with the government remain stalled since 2019—with hopes for change by September. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/29c16c577da327ce