Shortage of Dentists Impacting Children's Dental Screenings in Ireland

Recent reports highlight a significant shortage of HSE dentists, leading to thousands of primary school children missing vital dental screenings. The decline in available dentists has resulted in screenings being prioritized for older students, with many children receiving appointments only in their later years. The lack of infrastructure and training places for new dentists exacerbates the problem, as the dental care system struggles to keep up with the growing population Broadcast on 22/07/2025 Subscribe to Ireland AM for more exclusive videos: https://bit.ly/4cZifj3 FOLLOW US:   / irelandamvmtv     / irelandamvmtv     / irelandamvmtv   MORE ABOUT IRELAND AM: Welcome to the official Ireland AM Channel! We are Ireland's biggest breakfast show live weekdays from 7am-10am & weekends from 9am-12pm on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media One. Join us as we explore various news topics of interests while guests open up for interviews that cover a multitude of subjects such as politics, food and human interest! #IrelandAM #Dental