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Ombudsman for Children’s Office has published Behind Every Smile

14 September 2026


Children’s public dental services in the spotlight

The Ombudsman for Children’s Office has published Behind Every Smile, a report highlighting the ongoing crisis in children’s public dental services in Ireland, including lengthy waiting lists, gaps in school-based screening and inequalities in access to care. The report makes ten recommendations aimed at improving children’s access to timely dental and orthodontic treatment.