Archive for the ‘Coronavirus’ Category
Dental practices given the green light to offer aerosol-generating procedures in Scotland
Dental practices in Scotland have been given the green light to provide aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) for urgent cases from the 17th August. As part of the latest phase of lockdown easing, dentists will soon be able to offer AGPs to patients who require urgent treatment. Previously, clinics could only provide non-aerosol treatments. The Scottish Government […]
Dentists will not need to quarantine after holidaying in Spain following travel advice update
Dental professionals returning from Spain will not have to quarantine, the British Dental Association has confirmed. Spain was initially listed as one of the countries Brits could visit without quarantining on their return, but the guidelines were updated last weekend (Saturday 25th July) following a significant spike in cases in some parts of the country. […]
Survey reveals 96% of dentists believe lockdown has hampered oral health
A new survey has revealed that 96% of dental professionals believe the Coronavirus lockdown has hampered oral health. According to a poll carried out by mydentist, one of the UK’s largest dental chains, over 95% of dentists think that the lockdown has had a negative impact on standards of dental health across the country. Almost […]
Waterlooville firm provides innovative virus-killing technologies for dental surgeries
A firm based in Waterlooville, Hampshire, is helping struggling dental surgeries to survive the Coronavirus crisis by providing innovative, rapid virus-killing technologies. PSI Technologies has produced Ultra Violet Dental Solutions, a cutting-edge form of technology, which kills bacteria and viruses in a matter of minutes. Using Ultra Violet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI), practices can now sanitise […]
New research reveals 97% of dentists are providing fewer oral cancer checks
New research has revealed that 97% of dental professionals are currently carrying out fewer oral cancer checks. Data from the British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) shows that almost all UK dentists are performing fewer oral cancer screening checks than before the lockdown. More than 55% of those surveyed also admitted that the additional PPE […]
Almost 70% of dental professionals experience increased anxiety as a result of the COVID-19 crisis
A survey conducted by the Dental Defence Union (DDU) has revealed that almost 70% of dental professionals have experienced heightened anxiety levels as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. A poll of DDU members suggested that around half of participants felt that they were unable to spend sufficient time with patients, while 67% reported feeling […]
Norfolk dental practices close registers, as dentists attempt to clear lockdown backlogs
A number of dental practices in Norfolk have closed their registers, as dentists battle to clear backlogs caused by the COVID-19 lockdown. Dental clinics in England have been able to welcome patients back since the 8th June, but many are seeing urgent patients and rearranging appointments that were cancelled during the lockdown. According to the […]
Edinburgh dental practices resume routine services
Dental practices in Edinburgh have been welcoming patients back for routine dental services. Patients at city centre clinics, including Earl Grey Dental Practice and Gilmore Dental, can now book routine appointments, as lockdown measures are eased further in Scotland. For the last four months, the practices, which are part of Clyde Munro Dental Group, have […]
Hertfordshire councillor voices concerns over the impact of ‘massive’ charges for PPE on dental patients
Hertfordshire county councillor and leader of St Alban’s District Council, Chris White, has voiced concerns over the impact of “massive” charges for PPE on dental patients. Mr White said that dental practices in the county are increasing dental fees, adding up to £35 to standard charges to cover the cost of buying PPE. Mr White […]
Dentists describe restoration of routine dental services in Scotland as a ‘red herring’ amid ongoing restrictions
Dentists in Scotland have described the restoration of routine dental services as a ‘red herring’ amid ongoing restrictions, which prevent NHS practices from providing aerosol treatments. Fountain Dental Group, which has practices in Aboyne and Banchory, suggested that the government announcement related to resuming dental services from July 13th was a ‘red herring’ and criticised […]
