Archive for the ‘Coronavirus’ Category
Third urgent dental clinic opens in Gloucestershire
A third urgent dental centre has opened in Gloucestershire. The new clinic, which is located in Quedgeley, will provide urgent assistance for patients in the county alongside existing dental hubs in Cheltenham and Gloucester. The three Gloucestershire centres are part of an extensive network of hubs that have been set up across England by NHS […]
A third of adults are snacking more during lockdown, survey reveals
A new survey has suggested that a third of adults are snacking more than normal during lockdown. Research carried out by the Oral Health Foundation found that families and young adults were most likely to graze. Around 70% of families with children have increased the amount they eat, while 61% of under 35’s are snacking […]
Private dentists join forces to launch urgent dental centre in York
A group of private dentists has come together to launch a new urgent dental centre in York. Members of staff from fourteen private practices across the city have joined forces to open the emergency hub, which is located at Woodthorpe Dental Centre. The clinic is offering urgent dental care at a fee of £80 to […]
Tatton MP encourages the Prime Minister to provide more information about dental practice reopening
The MP for Tatton, Cheshire, has urged the Prime Minister to provide more information about the reopening of dental practices. Esther McVey said that she had spoken to several dentists who were confused about when they could reopen due to a lack of information provided by the government in its roadmap for lifting lockdown. There […]
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 chain owner issues warning over mouth cancer spike if practices remain closed
Sam Waley-Cohen, the owner of Portman Dental Care, has issued a warning over a spike in mouth cancer cases if practices in the UK remain closed. Mr Waley-Cohen, a former jockey, established the chain 11 years ago. Speaking in a press interview, Mr Waley-Cohen suggested that the current closures were ‘inexplicable’ and called for the […]
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, […]
Study suggests mouthwash could help to reduce Covid-19 transmission
A new study suggests that using mouthwash could help to reduce Covid-19 transmission. Researchers at Cardiff University found that mouthwash could potentially lower the risk of transmission, as well as playing a part in destroying the outer layer of the virus, known as ‘the envelope.’ Covid-19 is one of a number of enveloped viruses, which […]
Dental groups join forces to produce back to work guidelines
Dental groups have come together to produce back to work guidelines, as the UK starts to take steps towards moving out of lockdown. The Covid-19 Future Planning Task Group, which comprises individuals from a host of the country’s leading dental authorities and bodies, was set up to provide advice for practice owners and dental professionals […]
UK dental practices to remain closed following lockdown update
UK dental practices are set to remain closed following the latest lockdown update. In an address broadcast on Sunday 10th May, Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined tentative easing strategies, which will begin with some people going back to work and the introduction of unlimited outdoor exercise from Wednesday 13th May. The second phase, which is […]
