Friday 30 April 2010

327. Dentists: Order criticizes some behaviors in class

The Ministry of Health should assume their responsibilities and resolve the degradation reached by the activities of dentists, says the president Orlando Monteiro da Silva. There are dentists in Portugal to use lower quality material treatments and save on sterilization, because several insurance decreased the prices of dental treatments, denounced the charge.
Orlando Monteiro da Silva considers that the Ministry of Health can not close its eyes to this. Faced with these accusations in Porto, Minister Ana Jorge proved to be "concerned" but stressed that it is relevant to that of dentists that it is monitoring the quality of services. The Renascença has already contacted the Insurance Institute of Portugal to try to understand why insurers will reduce dental coverage in the area, however, the Office does not, as yet, no comment.
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We therefore hope for a clear sweep investigation into the office by the Dental Association; patients require and the country thanks.

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