Archive for the ‘Coronavirus’ Category
British Dental Association warns delay in delivering PPE will affect services in Northern Ireland
The British Dental Association has warned that a delay in delivering PPE to practices in Northern Ireland will affect services. Around three million units of PPE were due to be delivered to dentists in Northern Ireland this week, but there has been a delay, which means that stock won’t be distributed until the 20th July. […]
Northern Ireland’s chief dental officer warns of ‘short and long-term’ effects of Coronavirus crisis
Michael Donaldson, chief dental officer for Northern Ireland, has warned that the Coronavirus crisis will contribute to difficulties in both the short and long-term. Speaking at a meeting of Stormont’s health committee, Mr Donaldson explained that efforts are underway to resume services for children and older people, which were launched at the beginning of the […]
Dentists fear impending ‘disaster’ in Scotland
A group representing dentists in Scotland has voiced concerns about an impending ‘disaster’ in the country, as some practices struggle to reopen amid confused guidelines from the Scottish Government. The Scottish Dental Practice Owners Group, which represents dental professionals, NHS dental practices, patients and mixed private and NHS clinic owners, has written to First Minister, […]
Dental charity urges the government to freeze NHS charges
Representatives from the Oral Health Foundation are urging the government to freeze NHS dental charges. In an open letter to the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, the charity appeals for ministers to keep dental fees the same in a bid to help patients who may be struggling financially and improve standards of oral health. The charity […]
North East dental firm invests thousands in new technology to keep staff and patients safe
A North East dental firm has invested more than £50,000 in new technology and equipment to keep staff and patients safe. Queensway Dental, which has practices in Jesmond and Billingham, has spent thousands of pounds on new innovations to provide virtual services for customers and to enhance the patient experience in the aftermath of the […]
Irish dentists raise concerns over missed oral cancer diagnoses during lockdown
Dentists in Ireland have raised concerns over missed oral cancer diagnoses during the COVID-19 lockdown. Mouth cancer is becoming more prevalent in Ireland, yet public awareness remains poor. Routine dental examinations provide a golden opportunity for dentists to spot early warning signs of oral cancer, and as such, dentists are worried that many cases could […]
Peterborough dental patients still struggling to get an appointment
Dental patients in Peterborough are still struggling to get an appointment, local councillors have revealed. At a meeting of the council’s Health Scrutiny Committee, concerns were raised about ongoing access problems for dental patients, although it was confirmed that there have been major improvements in the speed of getting primary care appointments since the start […]
Video consultations to be rolled out in Wales, as dentists prepare for virtual appointments
Initiatives to promote video consultations are set to be rolled out in Wales following the successful pilot of virtual GP and community primary care appointments. Video consultations will now be used by dentists, pharmacists and opticians as part of a national effort to resume and restore health and dental services and provide support for patients […]
Suffolk dentists could charge up to £40 more to cover rising PPE costs
Dentists in Suffolk are adding up to £40 to the cost of dental treatment to cover rising PPE expenses. Under new guidelines, dental teams are required to use additional PPE for procedures, which generate and spread droplets. The cost of PPE has soared in the last five months, with practices now facing much higher running […]
Dental patient launches petition over PPE surcharge after visiting a dentist in York
A patient who was charged additional fees to cover PPE costs has launched a petition. Paula Scurfield took the decision after visiting a dentist in York recently. Mrs Scurfield, from Wigginton, was charged an extra £25 to cover the cost of PPE when she attended an appointment at Clifton Moor Dental Centre. She is now […]
