This report details the results of an analysis of the potential cost implications of
proposed changes to aspects of the model of delivery of publicly-financed dental
services in Ireland, as set out in the new National Oral Health Policy (Department
of Health, 2018b). Currently, dental services in Ireland are financed and delivered
in a mixed public-private system, with most individuals paying out-of-pocket fees
to independent dental practitioners. The public system currently finances the
delivery of dental healthcare services to adult medical cardholders via the Dental
Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS); to non-medical cardholder eligible adults via
the Treatment Benefit Scheme (TBS); and to children and adults requiring special
and complex care via the Public Dental Service (PDS). This report deals with
proposed changes to the delivery of preventive dental healthcare services under
the DTSS and PDS
