The former Health and Social Care minister says it's clear the dental service on the Island needs urgent reform.
During Tynwald, Douglas North MHK David Ashford asked what is being done to tackle the NHS dental waiting list.
Lawrie Hooper said limitations on resources meant improvement weren't possible.
But also said it was clear changes to the service needed to be made.
Stay off damaged slipway in Laxey, says local authority
MHK sues attorney general and returning officer over election votes
Islanders reminded to keep challenging domestic abuse beyond October
Peel fireworks kicks off the Island’s bonfire season this Friday
Yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping remains in force today
Nominations open for 10 local authority by-elections
MHK wants answers on support for home-schooled children
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