Archive for the ‘Coronavirus’ Category
Dental patients encouraged to continue using urgent care hubs as clinic reopening date looms
Patients who have urgent dental needs have been urged to continue using emergency care hubs, as the reopening date for high street practices looms. From June 8th, local surgeries will be able to open to the public, but it will take some time for all practices to get up and running. In the run-up to […]
What to expect when dental practices reopen
Dental practices across the UK have been closed for two months, but many are set to reopen in the coming days. As dentists prepare to go back to work, patients have been advised to expect a slightly different experience when they go for their next appointment. New guidelines released by health bodies and the chief […]
Saffron Walden dentist documents appointment regime online to reassure patients
A Saffron Walden dentist has documented her new appointment regime online to reassure patients, as practices in England reopen. Carla Jones, who runs the Courtyard Dental Practice, wanted to show patients what they could expect if they go to the dentist in the months to come to try and ease anxiety. Posting a video online, […]
Blackburn dentists offer virtual help sessions for parents
Dentists in Blackburn are offering parents virtual help sessions to reduce the risk of dental issues during lockdown. The team at AP Smilecare is running free online consultations to provide information and advice for parents to help them keep their child’s smile in check. Dr Josephine Prasad, principal dentist, explained that the lockdown is tough […]
Back-to-Work Guidelines Issued for Dentists
England’s chief dental officer, Dr Sara Hurley, has released new back to work guidelines for dental professionals. As lockdown measures are gradually eased, the CDO is encouraging dentists to start preparing to reopen. With a date now set for dental practices to open, Dr Hurley is keen for practice owners and dentists to ensure that […]
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 […]
Stoke dentist urges patients not to pull their own teeth out at home
A dentist from Stoke has urged patients in pain to avoid trying to pull their own teeth out at home. Dr Zoe Wray, from Diana Dental, said that she is receiving multiple calls every day from patients with dental issues, but stressed that DIY dentistry carries risks. Extracting a tooth is particularly dangerous, as it […]
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 […]
Dentists concerned about growing demand for emergency care
UK dentists are concerned about the growing demand for emergency dental care while high street practices are shut. The vast majority of dental practices are currently closed, which has contributed to a spike in calls to NHS 111 and high street surgeries offering advice and information over the phone. Dentists are worried that the demand […]
More than 1,500 patients referred to urgent dental hubs in Cambridgeshire in April
Figures suggest that over 1,500 people were referred to urgent dental hubs in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire in April. Statistics from NHS England revealed that 1,738 patients were advised to seek help from emergency dental centres in the region in June. This figure is more than double the number for March. Urgent care centres have been […]
