Posts Tagged ‘British Dental Association’
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 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 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 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 […]
Dental patients in Northern Ireland face higher charges to cover PPE costs
Dental patients in Northern Ireland are facing higher charges, as dental practices increase fees to cover the cost of PPE. As research suggests that the cost of sourcing and providing PPE for dental teams has rocketed by as much as 6000% in recent months, the British Dental Association claims that dentists have no option but […]
Blackburn dentists provide 1,500 fewer free dental treatments
Dentists in Blackburn and Darwen have provided more than 1,500 fewer free dental treatments in the first six months of 2020, statistics show. NHS figures revealed that adults in the area received 14,265 free treatments in the first six months of 2020. This figure is 1,708 lower than the number of free courses issued in […]
NHS statistics show a decrease of over 140,000 filling procedures in Northern Ireland during lockdown
NHS statistics show that dentists in Northern Ireland carried out 144,000 fewer filling procedures during lockdown. The subsidy for general dental services, which is provided to keep dental services running, increased by approximately £1 million per month compared to 2019. When the outbreak struck, high street dental practices were ordered to close, with a network […]
Dentists will not need to quarantine after holidaying in Spain following travel advice update
Dental professionals returning from Spain will not have to quarantine, the British Dental Association has confirmed. Spain was initially listed as one of the countries Brits could visit without quarantining on their return, but the guidelines were updated last weekend (Saturday 25th July) following a significant spike in cases in some parts of the country. […]
Dentists urge patients to shun cheap braces available to buy online
Dentists and dental bodies are encouraging patients to shun cheap braces, which are available to buy online. A growing number of products has appeared online, and companies are targeting patients who want straighter teeth without paying a fortune. Marketed as a cheap alternative to braces provided by orthodontists, a raft of new aligners is now […]
British Dental Association warns delay in delivering PPE will affect services in Northern Ireland
The British Dental Association has warned that a delay in delivering PPE to practices in Northern Ireland will affect services. Around three million units of PPE were due to be delivered to dentists in Northern Ireland this week, but there has been a delay, which means that stock won’t be distributed until the 20th July. […]
