Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 132: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when consultation will take place with representatives of dentists regarding the recent curtailment of dental services to persons with medical cards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18678/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) has informed dentists of the changes to the Dental Treatment Services Scheme and will be providing ongoing clinical guidance and advice to individual dentists in relation to these changes. The HSE is currently in the process of appointing an Interim Oral Health Lead/Clinical Director. It is my intention to meet the Irish Dental Association after this appointment is made in order to discuss this and other issues.