Archive for the ‘Coronavirus’ Category
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 […]
14 new dental centres open across the West Country
NHS England and NHS Improvement have confirmed the opening of 14 new urgent dental hubs in the West Country. These dental care centres will provide emergency assistance for patients while high street practices are closed during the lockdown. New centres have opened in Cheltenham, Gloucester, Swindon, Chippenham, Bristol, Bath, Taunton, Weston-super-Mare, Bridgwater, Dorchester, Plymouth, Exmouth, […]
Cornwall dentist describes Coronavirus outbreak as a ‘disaster’ as county is served by a single urgent dental hub
A dentist in Cornwall has described the Coronavirus outbreak as a ‘disaster’ for dental care, as the county is served by a single urgent dental hub. Jason Smithson, from the British Association of Private Dentistry, has warned that patients are facing extreme difficulties seeking access to emergency care. Practices across the UK are currently closed, […]
Colleagues pay tribute as much-loved Swansea dental nurse dies from COVID-19
Colleagues, friends and family have paid tribute to a dental nurse who has sadly passed away in Swansea after contracting COVID-19. Linette Cruz, 51, tragically died on 14th April after receiving treatment at Morriston Hospital. Ms Cruz was head dental nurse at Brynteg Dental Practice in Sketty, near Swansea. She is survived by her husband, […]
British Dental Association issues warning over spike in DIY dental cases
The British Dental Association has issued a warning over a potential spike in DIY dental cases in the coming weeks. Currently, across the UK, dental practices are closed as the country attempts to battle the Coronavirus pandemic. With routine appointments cancelled, the BDA is worried that patients will resort to DIY dental techniques to ease […]
Peterborough patients encouraged to contact their regular dentist if they need help during lockdown
Patients in Peterborough have been advised to contact their regular dentist if they need help or advice during the lockdown period. Rachel Webb, director of primary care and public health for NHS England and NHS Improvement in the East of England, urged patients who have any problems to call their practice and speak to a […]
Concerns for Welsh dental practices, as experts warn some could collapse in ‘weeks’
The British Dental Association has warned that some dental practices in Wales could be ‘weeks’ away from collapse. Dental practice across the UK were advised to shut temporarily to try and reduce the spread of COVID-19. With appointments cancelled, and no reopening date in sight, some owners are worried that their clinics will not survive […]
Synergy Dental donates hundreds of face masks
Dental chain, Synergy Dental, has donated hundreds of face masks to members of the public and frontline NHS staff. Dr Zuber Bagasi, owner of the company, ordered as many face masks as he could find to give away to people who had been diagnosed with COVID-19 and members of NHS staff working at the Royal […]
New urgent dental centres open in Devon and Cornwall
A network of urgent dental centres has opened in Devon and Cornwall. The chain of 15 clinics will provide emergency dental care across the South West for patients who need treatment while practices are closed. The majority of dental surgeries have been closed for the last 2-4 weeks to stop the spread of coronavirus. Recently, […]
Falkirk patients urged to contact their practice if they need urgent advice
NHS bosses in the Forth Valley have urged patients who need urgent advice to contact their local practices as normal. Practice staff will be on hand to provide advice over the phone and to offer online services. Following a telephone assessment, dentists will decide upon the best course of action, which may include recommending self-help […]
