Government Pledges To Strengthen Public Dental Services With New Equipment

Meanwhile, Minister in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Rishad Seecheran, has announced funding for new dental equipment across several Regional Health Authorities.

“$2,707,000 Mr speaker this will include, four dental imaging systems, 28 high speed dental hand pieces, 1 autoclave, 26 wall mounted x-ray units, 3 dental chairs as well as 28 slow speed hand pieces, Mr speaker.”

The Minister also announced the reinstatement of a monthly stipend for dental interns, addressing concerns about the financial burden faced by graduates during their vocational training, as they transition from University training to professional registration.