Almost a fifth of Island dentists are within five years of retirement age - or over it.
Health Minister Claire Christian gave the figures in a written response to a question from Douglas North MHK John Wannenburgh.
She revealed four dentists are over 65 while another four are aged 60 and over, representing 18 per cent of the profession on the Island.
And she added Manx Care isn't worried about dentists retiring, but is concerned about recruiting salaried dentists.
Warning over traffic delays as city centre work gets underway
A busy street in Douglas city centre will have temporary lights this week.
Cruise ship makes fifth visit of year
A cruise ship is making her fifth visit of the season to the Isle of Man today.
Bee Gee's birthday marked by family and fans
Barry Gibb's family and Bee Gees fans are on the island today to mark the star's 80th birthday.
Joanne smashes international cricket records
A woman from the Island has broken a cricketing record that had stood for almost a century.
Mountain Road shuts this morning
The Mountain Road is due to shut later this morning, as the Department of Infrastructure carries out work.
Coastguards and firefighters rescue boy from cliff
Coastguards and fire crews teamed up to save a boy who was hanging over a 36-foot cliff today.
12-seater ferry to Cumbria coming soon?
A new "minibus" ferry could soon be running from Cumbria to the Isle of Man.
Lifeboat launched to help fishing boat
Port St Mary's lifeboat crew was called to help a fishing boat earlier.
