Dentists take industrial action

J.Rogerson

Dec 24th 2008, 14:56

Thanks for reply chaps i guess everyone is entitled to his or her opinion no harm in that and welcomed, however please note that most of us oldies (old fobbies) come here mostly for the sun and also for the friendly nice Maltese and Gozitans however as far as getting FREE treatment you are absolutly rong, we are all covered by an insurance in Britain and no doubt the first thing they have always asked us before any hospice tratment in Malta is for the British entitlement card so we are not taken anything for niks our National Health Insurance in Britain cover us for any treatment received in your country. I guess we all live and learn so now you know. Thanks again and have a Merry Xmas All. NB: Yes its true we all love Malta and Gozo otherwise we wouldn't spend time in your beautiful islands. More comment s welcomed otherwise we just call it a day.

lgalea

Dec 23rd 2008, 23:52

J.Rogerson
Notwithstanding your complaints about all this uncertainness on the island you still chose to come and live hear. Guess its better here than in your own country, otherwise you wouldn't have come to live here.

Mike Farrugia

Dec 23rd 2008, 20:23

@ J.Rogerson

The actions are only being taken at the Mater Dei Hospital and health centers. Now if you can afford to go abroad to replace your dentures, you shouldn't be entitled for the free service which is supposed to be dedicated for the poor. Private clinics are working as usual.
Moreover, you shall be very surprised with the huge price difference that you shall have to fork out. Dentists in Malta earn less than half what European dentists earn.

Vincent Galea

Dec 23rd 2008, 18:10

My mother always said that if you find a good dentist you don' t have to give him up even if you have to travel half way around the world.

Charles P Cilia

Dec 23rd 2008, 15:31

@m.psaila
in the meantime back to the barn !!!

c.camilleri

Dec 23rd 2008, 14:52

And they still continue to receive their pay!!!!!!!!! Well done and a Happy Christmas to the taxpayer.

J.Rogerson

Dec 23rd 2008, 13:55

Well thats no problem as it happens i already made another appointment cancelled the one in Malta to have my dentures replaced abroad cannot wait for all this uncertainness on the island and i know of others doing same - patients come first as far as i'm concerned and the government i reckon should honour all agreements and that goes for the medical side of things as well, you can't muck about with people's health were wages are concerned, people are more important then disputes.

v.vella

Dec 23rd 2008, 12:19

After the MUT CMTU dispute looks like another teeth for tat brewing!

m.psaila

Dec 23rd 2008, 11:42

I dread going to the dentist...i urgently need to visit one these days...now what a better excuse not to go?! :-) LOL