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:
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She passed away following a crash between two vans on Friday.
Garda Commissioner Confident Security Operation For EPC Meeting Will Be A Success
Justin Kelly is reassuring the country people will be kept safe
Midlands Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Crash
Two people died in the collision.
Midlands Security & Defence Analyst Says Hoax Bomb Threats Aimed To Intimidate
Newstalk, Today FM and RTÉ were sent the false alerts by email yesterday.
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Ballinahown Community Hall received the highest amount in Westmeath.
Two People Killed In Offaly Following Fatal Crash
One person has been killed in the collision.
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
The series continues this weekend.
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
The event is taking place tomorrow.
