The dental department is based at St Conal’s Hospital, Letterkenny. There are seven other dental clinics - Ballyshannon, Donegal Town, Killybegs, Dungloe, Falcarragh, Carndonagh and Buncrana.
The School Dental Inspection Scheme - Services for Children
Children up to 16 years of age can access emergency dental care.
Children in sixth class are prioritised for examination and treatment.
All children in special classes are targeted annually for examination and treatment. Adults and
children with special needs are recalled annually for dental review.
Dental Services are provided for Adults with Special Needs.
NB Please inform the dentist of any medical problems your child may have, or medicine they may be taking, at the first opportunity.
Seeing patients outside the scheme
Children outside of sixth class will be seen if they are in pain or have dental infection or if a parent or guardian, doctor or Public Health Nurse is worried about anything regarding their oral/dental health.
Please contact your local clinic for an appointment.
Services for pre-school children
The dental service does not provide a routine dental service for pre-school children, except emergency dental care.
Orthodontic treatment
The dental department is separate from the orthodontic department.
The dental department reviews children in sixth class to assess their orthodontic development. Referral to the orthodontic services is made if appropriate.
Services for Adults
The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) is a scheme for adult medical cardholders (16 years and over) operated by private dentists.
For information on the DTSS contact the Dental Department, St Conal’s Hospital, Letterkenny, or call 074 912 3562.
Contact Details
For all queries please contact your local dental clinic (numbers listed below) or Letterkenny 074 912 3562.
The Letterkenny dental department is manned from 9am to 11.30am and from 2pm to 4pm.
For dental emergencies outside of these hours, the dental department can be contacted on 086 199 1350 from 11.30am to 1pm and from 4pm to 5pm.
