Those in attendance are calling for an extra 120 dentists.
More than 100,000 children could be missing out on dental care because of a shortage of HSE dentists.
A dental seminar in Athlone is hearing calls for an extra 120 to be recruited to fill the gap in the public service.
The HSE says last year's staffing issues are now fixed.
But CEO of the Irish Dental Association, Fintan Hourihan says there were more dentists 20 years ago than there are now:
Drug Usage On The Rise In The Midlands
There's been an increase in problem drug use since 2017.
Over 80 Jobs At Risk In Westmeath Tech Plant
Circana in Athlone has reportedly notified staff of its intention to cut jobs.
Shannon Callows Farmers Demand Inclusion In Flood Management Group
Save Our Shannon Organisation say they should be included in the OPW'S working group for flooding solutions.
Offaly Teachers Win National STEM Award
Sacred Heart School's Sindy Meleady and Aisling Burke won the honour for the work with the 'Steminists' club.
Appeal Lodged Against 600 Acre Laois Solar Farm Project
TD's and Councillors in Laois are objecting to five land parcels being erected in Laois.
Government Funding To Benefit Midlands Historical Structures
Almost €500k was provided across the midlands last year.
Former GAA Referee Pleads Guilty To Indecent Assault
79 year old Thomas Howard appeared before Tullamore District Court yesterday.
Laois TD Warns EU Plans Threaten Irish Neutrality
An EU proposal seeks a fund for defence and innovation projects.
Almost One Million Cigarettes Seized In Offaly
The discovery was made following searches in Edenderry and Rhode.
Management Can Easily End Industrial Action - SIPTU
Workers at Carroll’s Cuisine in Tullamore are set to go on work stoppages next weekend over working conditions.
Westmeath Credit Union Manager Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Mullingar branch manager Tom Allen picked up the honour at the CU Awards.
Midlands Readers Encouraged To Take Part in MS Readathon
The 2025 sprint to raise funds for MS Ireland takes place from November 1st.
Westmeath Town Strong Performer For Fibre Broadband
Mullingar is ranked as one of the best performing areas in the country for fibre adoption,
Ireland's Oldest Living Person With EB Publishes Autobiography
Abbeyleix's Emma Fogarty has released 'Being Emma' which tells the story of her life.
Fund Midlands Councils To Build Housing On Public Land - Simon Community
10 new properties are available to rent in Athlone and Portlaoise.
Midlands Councils Boost Environmental Enforcement Performance
Local authorities have seen improvements of 66% over the past three years.
Offaly Food Workers Launch Industrial Action
SIPTU members at Carroll's Cuisine in Tullamore have voted to take striking action.
Public Consultation Taking Place In The Midlands
An event for the Hodson Bay Waterfront Park Project will be held in Athlone.
Man Due In Court Over Armed Pharmacy Robbery In Offaly
The man in his 30's will appear before Portlaoise District Court today.
Offaly Man Appointed President Of EU Body
Seamus Boland is the 35th man to lead the European Economic and Social Committee.
