Archive for the ‘Coronavirus’ Category

NHS England confirms 30 urgent dental centres are now operating in the East Midlands

NHS England confirms 30 urgent dental centres are now operating in the East Midlands

Patients who need urgent dental treatment in the East Midlands can now access emergency services provided by a network of 30 new hubs. A series of secret clinics have opened in the region to provide patients with urgent dental care while practices across the UK are closed. The locations of the hubs have not been […]


Norfolk dental expert shares advice to help patients during lockdown

Norfolk dental expert shares advice to help patients during lockdown

A Norfolk dental expert has shared advice in the local press to help patients during lockdown. Retired dentist and member of the Norfolk Local Dental Committee, Nick Stolls, has been answering questions to help people who experience dental problems while high street dental surgeries are closed.  Mr Stolls, who worked as a dentist for 40 […]


Dental professor encourages teeth cleaning before leaving the house to reduce Coronavirus spread

Dental professor encourages teeth cleaning before leaving the house to reduce Coronavirus spread

A dental professor is encouraging the public to brush their teeth before leaving the house to try and reduce the risk of contracting Coronavirus. Professor Martin Addy, from the University of Bristol, said that using toothpaste can help to lower the chances of both catching and spreading the virus.  In a letter published in The […]


French dentists stage naked protest over PPE shortage

French dentists stage naked protest over PPE shortage

Dentists in France have expressed their anger at being asked to go back to work by staging a naked protest. French dentists have been advised to start opening their practices again, despite a shortage of PPE (personal protective equipment). In protest, many have stripped down and shared photographs on social media to appeal for urgent […]


Dental charity experiences unprecedented increase in applications for financial aid

Dental charity experiences unprecedented increase in applications for financial aid

A dental charity, which provides financial aid and assistance for dentists during times of crisis, has experienced a huge upturn in applications. The BDA Benevolent Fund has received the equivalent of six months’ worth of applications in a 3-week period, as dentists all over the UK struggle to make ends meet with practices closed.  Practice […]


York dental hubs provide relief for patients in pain

York dental hubs provide relief for patients in pain

Two new urgent care dental hubs have opened in York, providing relief for patients who have been struggling with pain.  High street practices were encouraged to shut and postpone routine appointments and non-essential procedures to slow the spread of COVID-19 in March, and since the lockdown began, there have been concerns about access to urgent […]


Dentists are making a difference as professionals provide support for frontline hospital workers

Dentists are making a difference as professionals provide support for frontline hospital workers

Dental practices may be closed, but the dental profession is doing its bit to help in the battle again Coronavirus. Several dentists have been redeployed to bolster frontline NHS forces, with professionals now working in Critical Care Units, maternity wards and emergency departments. Some dental professionals are also involved in the COVID-19 testing initiative. Prof […]


NHS England opens seven new urgent hubs in Kent and Medway

NHS England opens seven new urgent hubs in Kent and Medway

NHS England and NHS Improvement have confirmed the opening of seven new urgent dental care hubs in Kent and Medway. Patients have been encouraged to steer clear of dental practices during the Coronavirus, but NHS England is eager to stress that urgent treatment is still available while surgeries are shut. The urgent care hubs are […]


England’s chief dental officer to host second webinar to provide advice for dentists

England’s chief dental officer to host second webinar to provide advice for dentists

Sara Hurley, England’s chief dental officer, will host a second webinar to provide advice and guidance for dental professionals. Following on from the first session, which attracted an audience of thousands, Sara Hurley will be hosting another live webinar on Friday 24th April from 4pm to 4.45pm. Ms Hurley will be joined by Matt Neligan, […]


Belfast dentist encourages patients to avoid DIY dentistry

Belfast dentist encourages patients to avoid DIY dentistry

Belfast dentist Lucy Stock is encouraging patients to avoid DIY dentistry while practices are closed. With dental clinics all over the country closed to reduce the risk of spreading Coronavirus, Lucy, like many other dentists, is worried that patients will resort to DIY treatment. Procedures like pulling teeth out can be incredibly risky in non-clinical […]