Govt: “Reconfiguration” Of Oral Health Services
The Ministry of Health, Seniors and Environment announced that it is “undertaking an essential reconfiguration of services by the Oral Health Section of the Department of Health, to ensure available resources are appropriately invested and utilized.
“Consequently, clients will be prioritized based on current ongoing treatment and overall clinical need. Every effort will be made to ensure that clients in the midst of an ongoing procedure are seen through to completion,” the Ministry said.
“All clients who are referred on will be provided with a list of private dentists who are accepting new patients. The staff of the Oral Health Section will collaborate with the private sector to make patient transition as smooth as possible.
“The Ministry reminds the public of its commitment to public health and prevention, and gives assurance to active patients of the Oral Health Section that every measure will be taken to assure a smooth transition and meeting current clinical needs.”
Will the cost be a smooth transition too?