Majority of Northern Ireland dentists not taking on new patients

Some practices said they would take on new children but the waiting list is over 12 months. The Department of Health says dentistry has been significantly impacted by the pandemic

I'm Alistair Clarke with news that new figures show over 80 percent of dentists in Northern Ireland are not taking on new patients under 18, despite them being entitled to free treatment. Some practices said they would take on new children but the waiting list is over 12 months. The Department of Health says dentistry has been significantly impacted by the pandemic. For more care related stories stay with us here at Care Radio. 

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