Orthodontic Department, St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown CHO6

provides care to patients referred from HSE primary dental clinics that meet the eligibility criteria set out in the HSE modified index of orthodontic treatment need. Orthodontic clinicians expect an orthodontic lab to provide high quality work on a continuous basis, with fast turnaround time (same

day returns requested as necessary) and the lab must provide clear communication channels. All labs must comply with the requirements set out in Annex 1 of the Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEX) and should clearly state such compliance o