There are 24 dentists in Kerry registered for the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS).
Under this scheme, adult medical card holders can access a range of dental services and treatments.
Figures provided to Social Democrats co-leader Roisin Shortall were published in today's Irish Examiner.
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They show nationally, 100 dental practices opted out of the scheme in the second half of last year.
Dentists have called for a new approach to the scheme, saying it's not viable; negotiations are ongoing between the Department of Health and the Irish Dental Association.
