Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’

Scottish dentists wait for lockdown updates, as reopening date nears

Scottish dentists wait for lockdown updates, as reopening date nears

Dentists in Scotland are waiting for updates on lockdown easing, as a possible reopening date nears. The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, is expected to reveal further details about the next phase of moving out of the lockdown on Thursday 18th June, with dentists hoping that they will be able to return to work shortly after. […]


Dental ‘disaster’ looms in Scotland, as half of practices may not be able to reopen

Dental ‘disaster’ looms in Scotland, as half of practices may not be able to reopen

Dental patients in Scotland are facing an uncertain future, as half of practice of owners admitted that they may not be able to survive the Coronavirus crisis.  A poll conducted by the Scottish Dental Practice Owners revealed that 51% of dentists are concerned that they will go bankrupt and 40% are worried about how they […]


Will differences in opening times lead to dental tourism in the UK?

Will differences in opening times lead to dental tourism in the UK?

Dentists in England are worried that differences in opening times in different parts of the UK will lead to dental tourists travelling over the border to get an appointment. Dentists have been told that they can reopen in England from June 8th, but professionals in Wales and Scotland are still waiting for the green light.  […]


Dental practices in England get the green light to open in June

Dental practices in England get the green light to open in June

Dental practices in England will be permitted to reopen in June, provided that they have the relevant safety measures in place, it has been confirmed.  In a letter sent out to all practices in England, the chief dental officer encouraged clinic owners to prepare to open on the 8th June. The advice relates to practices […]


Scotland’s national clinical director outlines plans for dental practices

Scotland’s national clinical director outlines plans for dental practices

Professor Jason Leitch, national clinical director for the Scottish Government, has outlined plans for a gradual reopening of dental practices. Speaking at the daily press briefing on Friday 15th May, Prof Leitch said that plans were currently being drawn up to introduce a phased reopening, which would enable patients to see a dentist in the […]


Dental patients in Scotland could face 12-month wait for check-ups

Dental patients in Scotland could face 12-month wait for check-ups

Patients in Scotland could be facing a wait of around 12 months to see a dentist, it has emerged. As practices all over the country have closed due to the Coronavirus, there are concerns that a backlog of cases will prevent patients from being able to access routine appointments for a year.  At present, dentists […]


NHS Western Isles cancels routine dental checks to reduce the risk of coronavirus spread

NHS Western Isles cancels routine dental checks to reduce the risk of coronavirus spread

NHS Western Isles chiefs have cancelled routine dental checks in a bid to try and reduce the spread of coronavirus after health ministers in Scotland announced urgent measures to cope with rising demand for hospital services. Health secretary, Jeane Freeman outlined a series of measures that will be introduced in Scotland to try and stem […]


Dentists in Scotland and Ireland to scale back services

Dentists in Scotland and Ireland to scale back services

Dentists in Scotland and Ireland have been advised to scale back services as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise.  On the 18th March, the Scottish Government announced measures to free up hospital beds and staff, in addition to those designed to limit the spread of infection. As well as deploying additional members of […]


Dental attendance rates fall to record low in Scotland

Dental attendance rates fall to record low in Scotland

The number of people visiting a dentist on a regular basis in Scotland has fallen. Statistics show that dental attendance rates have dropped to a record low, despite the fact that registration rates have soared. More adults and children in Scotland are registered with a dentist than ever before, but the figures show that people […]


East Kilbride dental patient launches petition calling for free care for cancer sufferers in Scotland

East Kilbride dental patient launches petition calling for free care for cancer sufferers in Scotland

A dental patient from East Kilbride has launched a petition for free dental care for cancer sufferers in Scotland.  Mags McNeil decided to start the petition after experiencing dental issues while undergoing chemotherapy treatment. She developed tooth pain 15 days into her treatment, and soon, the discomfort was so severe that she had to see […]