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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 […]
NHS England confirms new contracts for dental practices in Portsmouth
NHS England has confirmed that new contracts will be awarded to dental practices in Portsmouth in July. Representatives from NHS England have been looking for providers to take on new contracts after Swiss chain, Colosseum Dental, closed down three city centre practices in 2019. The unexpected move left thousands of patients without access to a […]
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 […]
Ryedale dental practice invests in innovative virus-killing technology
A dental practice in Ryedale has become the first in the UK to install Radic8, an innovative unit, which kills 99.9% of respiratory viruses, including coronavirus. Riverdale Healthcare in Kirkbymoorside, is believed to be the first UK clinic to showcase the virus-killing technology. The unit, known as Radic8, kills viruses by releasing sterilised air on […]
Dentists in Leicester urged to use their ‘clinical judgement’ to decide whether to close during local lockdown
NHS England has advised dental practice owners in Leicester to use their ‘clinical judgement’ to decide whether to close during the local lockdown. Following a surge in cases in Leicester, lockdown measures have been reintroduced to try and eliminate the spread of infection. Planned changes, which came into action in other parts of England on […]
The Oral Health Foundation crowns 97-year-old Mary Lock as the second winner of the Nominate A Smile competition
The Oral Health Foundation has crowned 97-year-old Mary Lock as the second winner of its Nominate a Smile competition. The initiative was set up as part of this year’s National Smile Month campaign. Mary was nominated for the award by her dentist, Dr Ravinder Kalirai, from Grey Gables Dental Practice in Bilton. Dr Kalirai described […]
Local councillors meet with public health representatives to discuss dentistry in Bradford
Local councillors have met with representatives from public health bodies to discuss the future of dental services in Bradford. At a meeting of the council’s Health and Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee, dentistry was one of the most pressing subjects on the agenda. Emma Wilson, from NHS England, provided an update on practices reopening […]
Dentists in Wales to introduce a wider range of services
Dentists in Wales will be able to introduce a wider range of services, as lockdown measures are gradually eased across the country. The Welsh Government has confirmed that dental practices will be able to provide a more comprehensive selection of services as part of a phased easing of the lockdown. During lockdown, the majority of […]
Private dental fees set to increase, as PPE prices soar
Private dental fees are set to increase in the UK, as the cost of PPE (personal protective equipment) soars. The British Dental Association has warned that patients could face a price hike, as dental practices struggle to cover running costs. The price of PPE has increased by up to 6000% since January due to a […]
