Services for Adults
There are a number of dental practices in the area which provide treatment to private patients, insured patients and adult medical cardholders. Patients may self-refer to these practices.
Further information can be obtained from the HSE Dental Office Tullamore, Tullamore Health Centre , Arden Road , Co Offaly . Phone: 057 935 9638
Services for Children
Urgent dental care is available for children under 16 years of age, following triage and by appointment only. The definition of urgent dental care includes uncontrolled bleeding, severe pain, trauma, abnormal tissue, abscess and swelling.
There is no drop-in emergency service available at present.
Dental Service Update
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the HSE Dental service has been significantly disrupted leading to delays in offering routine appointments. We are working hard to rectify this situation as soon as possible in order to ensure effective and timely treatment for all our patients. We appreciate your cooperation and patience in this matter. Urgent dental care is a priority and is available as described above.
Contact Details
HSE Dental Office Tullamore
Tullamore Health Centre
Arden Road
Co Offaly
Phone: 057 935 9638
Offaly HSE Dental Clinics
Tullamore (057) 935 9638
Birr (057) 916 9756
Edenderry (046) 973 3517
Laois HSE Dental Clinics
Abbeyleix (057) 873 1273
Ballylinan (059) 862 5061
Mountmellick (057) 869 7520
Portarlington (057) 868 4203
Portlaoise Dental (057) 869 2625 / 869 2626
Portlaoise Ortho (057) 869 2738
Orthodontic Care
- Children will be assessed at the 6th class/ 1st year exam to determine if they qualify for HSE orthodontic treatment.
- The Department of Health & Children guidelines are utilised to determine eligibility. Your treating Dental Surgeon will advise you if your child is within the guidelines
- Children who are deemed to qualify will be referred to the orthodontic department for an assessment. The orthodontic department will then decide if your child is to be placed on the treatment waiting list
- Children with delayed dental development may be recalled to reassess their eligibility
