Kenmare could be demonstrative of a potential crisis facing dental practices across rural Ireland.
The south Kerry town’s last full-time dentist retired at Christmas, and the sole remaining part-time dentist operates just three days a week.
Recently, councillor Teddy O'Sullivan Casey contacted the HSE stressing the importance of attracting more dentists to Kenmare, and asking what role the executive would play in this.
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The Irish Dental Association claims there is a lack of governmental interest in rectifying historical neglect of dentistry in rural Ireland.
Councillor O'Sullivan Casey also wants the HSE and the Department of Health to reinstate a community dental clinic in Kenmare:
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