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Long dental waiting lists for special care patients - why?

Thousands of children and special care patients are being forced to wait months, even years for d...

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16.52 27 Feb 2025


Long dental waiting lists for special care patients - why?


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16.52 27 Feb 2025


Thousands of children and special care patients are being forced to wait months, even years for dental treatment under general anesthetic. Many patients are being forced to wait in pain and discomfort with no option to pay for treatment.

Why is this happening?

To discuss, Kieran is joined by Dr Gillian Smith, Dentist at the Fitzwilliam Clinic in Bray and Ned Carroll, whose 31-year-old daughter Maryann, who has autism and one of those patients struggling to access treatment…


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