Posts Tagged ‘BDA’

Dentists in Wales are ‘firefighting’ to deal with giant backlogs, experts warn

Dentists in Wales are ‘firefighting’ to deal with giant backlogs, experts warn

The chairman of the Welsh general practitioners committee has warned that dentists are ‘firefighting’ to cope with giant backlogs as a result of prolonged lockdown closures. Tom Bysouth described the backlog as “huge” and admitted that it could be months before dental teams are able to catch up following Covid-19 closures and ongoing restrictions. Mr […]


The British Dental Association warns of impending access crisis

The British Dental Association warns of impending access crisis

The British Dental Association has warned of an impending dental access crisis in the aftermath of prolonged Covid-19 lockdowns and restricted patient numbers. The BDA suggested that patient numbers have “fallen off a cliff” in England since March, with the majority of practices closed for several weeks. NHS Digital figures for Shropshire show that patient […]


Dentists urge shoppers to be wary of home whitening kits

Dentists urge shoppers to be wary of home whitening kits

Dentists are urging online shoppers to be wary of home tooth whitening kits.  Tooth whitening has become increasingly popular in recent years due to the growth of social media networks and many celebrities sporting a bright white smile. As the demand for treatment increases, more and more people are looking for ways to get a […]


Dental patients face lengthy waits, as Covid-19 lockdowns contribute to 10 million cancelled appointments

Dental patients face lengthy waits, as Covid-19 lockdowns contribute to 10 million cancelled appointments

Dental patients in the UK face a lengthy wait to see a dentist, after Coronavirus lockdowns contributed to the cancellation of 10 million appointments.  The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that it could take months, or even years to clear the backlog, with patients likely to be waiting for a long time for routine […]


Northern Irish dentists set to offer routine dental services from June 29th

Northern Irish dentists set to offer routine dental services from June 29th

Dentists in Northern Ireland are set to start offering routine dental services from June 29th, the British Dental Association has confirmed.  The BDA has revealed that the phased restoration of services will move into the next stage from the end of June, with patients able to access non-urgent care for the first time since the […]


NHS England statistics show 80,000 patients were referred for dental care in April

NHS England statistics show 80,000 patients were referred for dental care in April

Statistics from NHS England show that over 80,000 patients were referred to urgent care hubs for treatment in April.  Emergency dental centres have opened across the UK to provide urgent assistance for patients while high street practices are closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. These hubs have been set up to help those with facial […]


The British Dental Association calls for greater clarity surrounding dental practice reopening

The British Dental Association calls for greater clarity surrounding dental practice reopening

The British Dental Association is calling for greater clarity surrounding the potential reopening of dental practices. On the 10th May, the Prime Minister outlined a series of phases and steps, which would gradually bring England out of lockdown. Following the broadcast, which was followed by the publication of a 50-page document on the 11th May, […]


Concerns for Welsh dental practices, as experts warn some could collapse in ‘weeks’

Concerns for Welsh dental practices, as experts warn some could collapse in ‘weeks’

The British Dental Association has warned that some dental practices in Wales could be ‘weeks’ away from collapse. Dental practice across the UK were advised to shut temporarily to try and reduce the spread of COVID-19. With appointments cancelled, and no reopening date in sight, some owners are worried that their clinics will not survive […]


British Dental Association criticises social media influencers posing with Corona virus masks

British Dental Association criticises social media influencers posing with Corona virus masks

The British Dental Association has condemned a new trend for posing for photos with coronavirus masks, as health professionals in the UK struggle to get hold of the face masks they need to do their jobs safely and protect patients. The BDA has hit out at social media influencers and celebrities for posting photographs of […]


Dental crisis deepens in Gwynedd, as parents struggle to find NHS places for children

Dental crisis deepens in Gwynedd, as parents struggle to find NHS places for children

A major shortage of dentists is taking its toll on patients in Gwynedd, with practices now having to turn away children, as well as adults. A report compiled by the British Dental Association revealed that none of the six NHS practices in Arfon are taking on any new patients. Access issues have been a concern […]