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# Dentist

Dentists who are charging customers a Covid-19 fee urged to display prices

Some people have reported being charged as much as €20 extra for an appointment, due to Covid-19 measures.

31.9k

Aug 14th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Smile

Harris smooths out rift with dentists over how to roll out free dental care for kids

Harris has said free dental care for children will begin to be rolled out from next year

10.4k

Aug 28th 2019, 8:28 AM

# discrimination claim

HIV positive woman to receive €10,000 in compensation after dentist stops treating her mid-procedure

The dentist agreed to provide a written apology to the woman.

43.1k

Jun 4th 2019, 4:58 PM

# oral health plan

To avoid 'traumatic' extractions, government set to expand dental care for kids under 6

Children receive free dental check ups in 2nd, 4th and 6th class but there has been huge cuts to those services.

15.2k

Apr 3rd 2019, 12:05 AM

# Westmeath

Dentists withdraw allegations of misconduct against each other after row over CCTV camera

The men had previously worked well together but the relationship became “toxic”, a court heard.

18.9k

Oct 25th 2018, 2:49 PM

# mercury falling

Dentists will stop using metal fillings that have been used in teeth for 150 years

Although the fillings are perfectly safe, they carry a heavy environmental burden.

44.4k

Jun 29th 2018, 6:15 AM

# Ennis Dental Clinic

Being treated with chemical pipe cleaner had 'devastating' impact on children

Over 40 children attending a dental clinic in Clare were treated with water contaminated by pipe cleaner.

28.8k

Mar 23rd 2018, 5:53 PM

# Domestic Violence

Change to PRSI arrangements could leave women in danger of abusive partners

Up to last year, if a patient qualified under their spouse or partner’s benefit, they simply had to sign a form at the clinic.

33.7k

Mar 3rd 2018, 6:30 AM

# Dental Plan

Your PRSI will now let you get a free scale and polish

From today, workers are entitled to a full scale and polish, and if necessary, protracted periodontal treatment.

143k

Oct 28th 2017, 3:04 PM

# Co Clare

Drain cleaning fluid 'got mixed with water' at Ennis dental surgeries

The HSE is currently in contact with the parents of up to 43 children to see if they were affected by the problem.

22.3k

Oct 6th 2017, 12:58 PM

# nice mouth gift horse

Why do so few Irish people claim back their medical expenses?

Anyone can do it, yet nearly 60% of Irish citizens decline the option of applying for what is effectively free money.

34.3k

Jul 4th 2017, 6:05 AM

# pearly grin

If you're self-employed your PRSI will now get you a free check-up at the dentist

For the first time, self-employed people can get free dental and optical exams through their PRSI contribution.

26.2k

Mar 31st 2017, 10:33 AM

# RCSI

Irish children's first dentist visit is years too late, says RCSI

“Research has shown that fixing decayed first teeth results in better sleep patterns for children and better performance in schools.”

18.7k

Oct 31st 2016, 6:15 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you visited the dentist in the last year?

Experts say you should go once a year, but it is a cause of anxiety for some people.

28.5k

Oct 22nd 2016, 10:20 AM

# Dental Plan

Scared of the dentist? It's in your genes

Around 15% of people describe themselves as being afraid of the dentist.

7.6k

Oct 22nd 2016, 6:25 AM

# Dentist of Horror

'Dentist of horror' accused of horrifically injuring over 100 patients goes on trial

He allegedly left dozens of patients in a remote French village with broken jaws, recurrent abscesses and septicaemia.

18.1k

Mar 8th 2016, 10:10 AM

# john wolf

Upscale New York dentist accused of having child pornography and meth, bragging about bestiality

Dr John Wolf was also allegedly recorded saying he deliberately tries to infect sexual partners with HIV.

24.9k

Nov 20th 2015, 10:53 PM

# DIY braces

Teens are making their own painful braces in the latest bizarre online trend

Oh dear.

5.7k

Aug 19th 2015, 10:27 AM

# not just cecil

That American dentist has killed A LOT of big game — here are 13

A zoo’s worth of wild beasts.

26.6k

Aug 2nd 2015, 8:15 AM

# Sydney

Authorities fear up to 11,000 people could have been infected with HIV/Hepatitis at two dentist clinics

The worries stem from inadequate equipment sterilisation at the facilities.

41.2k

Jul 1st 2015, 6:53 PM

# inci-dental

Office worker posed as a dentist in New York and pulled people's teeth

Oh no :(

16.8k

Apr 26th 2015, 11:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Does the cost of treatment stop you from going to the dentist?

The Irish Dental Association says the oral health of the nation is suffering because of state cuts.

22.3k

Apr 17th 2015, 8:45 AM

# Cutbacks

'She's in agony': Four year old faces months of pain due to dental service cutback

The woman’s mother said she feels completely helpless.

25.3k

Apr 16th 2015, 7:00 PM

# mind the gap

Just how did Tiger Woods lose his front tooth?

The golfer’s agent says it was an over-eager cameraman, but World Cup ski race organisers say no such incident happened.

25.9k

Jan 20th 2015, 12:37 PM

# Smile

Irish dentists say your kids' teeth will decay if we remove fluoride from water

A meeting yesterday heard that dental surgeries are “brimming with children under seven who are already showing signs of irreparable tooth decay

17.9k

372

Oct 31st 2014, 6:30 AM

# yoncé

This guy is absolutely devastated that Beyoncé didn't show up to his dental surgery

He is all of us.

3.3k

Oct 5th 2014, 10:00 AM

# forensics

'DNA is sexy' but dental records most useful for identifying bodies

Kerry forensic dentist Paul Keogh told us how his work can help gardaí identify victims and sometimes even the people responsible for crimes.

6.6k

Sep 29th 2014, 6:45 AM

# watch your mouth

Two people a week die of mouth cancer - get a free examination today

It’s Mouth Cancer Awareness day and more than 500 dental surgeries will check your gob for free today. It only takes five minutes.

16.4k

Sep 17th 2014, 6:15 AM

# In Numbers

Trinity College, cannabis, and going to the dentist : The week in numbers

Plus: How many Irish people have travelled to Switzerland for an assisted suicide?

12.5k

Aug 23rd 2014, 7:30 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you find the cost of going to the dentist prohibitive?

The cost for some treatments can vary between counties by as much as €230.

15.9k

Aug 20th 2014, 9:38 AM

# Teething problems

Man goes to doctor with chronic nosebleeds, discovers rogue tooth in nose

SCREAM. (Might not want to read this if you’ve just had breakfast.)

25.6k

Aug 11th 2014, 8:11 AM

# open wide

Think your dentist visit was bad? This Indian teen had 232 teeth 'chiselled out'

The surgery took a gruelling seven hours.

35.1k

Jul 24th 2014, 2:09 PM

# Drinking Water

Dublin City Council to debate motion on ending public water fluoridation

Cork County Council has already passed a motion calling on the Government to legislate for change.

10.6k

199

Jul 14th 2014, 4:54 PM

# The tooth hurts

Boy fakes own kidnapping to get out of going to the dentist

KIDS. What are they like?

3.3k

Jun 23rd 2014, 7:30 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you travel to Northern Ireland for cheaper dental work?

Dentists are reporting that 50 per cent of their clients are now from the Republic.

42.5k

105

Apr 27th 2014, 10:34 AM

# braceface

12 problems only people who had braces will understand

It’s nothing to smile about.

249k

Apr 5th 2014, 6:00 PM

# high on strife

WATCH: Young man on emotional rollercoaster after wisdom teeth surgery

‘I’M LEAKING!’

4.3k

Nov 25th 2013, 8:30 PM

# The tooth hurts

Girl gets wisdom teeth removed, thinks she's a Nascar driver

She won the World Series, OK?

3.9k

Sep 27th 2013, 11:43 AM

# Smile

Warning about 'quick-fix' teeth straightening

The Orthodontic Society of Ireland has said that quick fixes can cost more than money.

39.9k

Sep 3rd 2013, 9:30 PM

# open wide

9 things everyone dreads about the dentist

Now spit.

2.2k

Jun 7th 2013, 7:29 PM