A reconfiguration of services is being carried out by the Oral Health Section of the Department of Health.

Clients will be prioritised based on current ongoing treatment and overall clinical need under the new system, which is intended to ensure available resources are appropriately invested and utilised.

The Ministry of Health, Seniors and Environment said every effort will be made to ensure that clients in the midst of an ongoing procedure are seen through to completion.

All clients who are referred on will be provided with a list of private dentists who are accepting new patients, while staff of the Oral Health Section will collaborate with the private sector to make patient transition as smooth as possible.