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Edinburgh dentist warns that Scotland could undo a generation of good work unless urgent measures are introduced to save practices
A dentist from Edinburgh has issued a stark warning, as dental surgeries across the UK remain closed due to the Coronavirus. Leanne Branton, from Southside Dental Care, said that there was a real risk of undoing a generation’s worth of good work in Scotland unless urgent measures are introduced to provide support for practices. Ms […]
Dental practices reopen in Virginia
The Governor of Virginia, Ralph Northam, has announced that dental practices will be able to reopen. Governor Northam confirmed that the current lockdown measures will start to ease from May 1st, with dental clinics reopening and elective surgery starting again among the first steps towards normality. Although dentists have been given the green light to […]
Two new urgent dental care centres open in Cornwall and the Scilly Isles
Two new urgent dental care hubs have opened in Cornwall and the Scilly Isles. The new emergency facilities join a centre in Bodmin, which opened in April. The latest hub in Cornwall is located in Truro, with one service now operating on the islands. The openings will come as welcome news to patients in Cornwall, […]
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
