Posts Tagged ‘British Dental Association’

Private dental fees set to increase, as PPE prices soar

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 […]


British Dental Association in Northern Ireland warns that dentistry ‘hangs in the balance’

British Dental Association in Northern Ireland warns that dentistry ‘hangs in the balance’

The British Dental Association in Northern Ireland has warned that the future of dentistry ‘hangs in the balance.’ Richard Graham, chair of the BDA Northern Ireland’s Practice Committee claimed that without help from the government, practices face a bleak future. Speaking at a meeting of Stormont’s health committee, Mr Graham said that practices will not […]


York dentist warns of huge backlogs following lockdown

York dentist warns of huge backlogs following lockdown

The British Dental Association’s representative for York, Mark Green, has warned that it could take months, even years, to clear the backlog of patients created by the Coronavirus lockdown. Mr Green suggested that there is already a lengthy waiting list for patients who need treatment. These are people who require treatment, but aren’t in need […]


Northern Irish dentists set to offer routine dental services from June 29th

Northern Irish dentists set to offer routine dental services from June 29th

Dentists in Northern Ireland are set to start offering routine dental services from June 29th, the British Dental Association has confirmed.  The BDA has revealed that the phased restoration of services will move into the next stage from the end of June, with patients able to access non-urgent care for the first time since the […]


Brighton dental practice owner fears financial ruin

Brighton dental practice owner fears financial ruin

The owner of a dental practice in Brighton has spoken about her fears of going bust amid the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. Christina Chatfield, a dental hygienist and owner of the Dental Health Spa in Queen’s Road, said that she is extremely worried about the future of the business, with debts mounting up and no support […]


Dentists in England reopen after prolonged lockdown closure

Dentists in England reopen after prolonged lockdown closure

Dental practices in England are opening their doors after a prolonged closure. The vast majority of clinics across the country have been closed since the end of March due to the Coronavirus outbreak. It is estimated that around a third of dental practices in England opened on June 8th, with more set to follow in […]


NHS England statistics show 80,000 patients were referred for dental care in April

NHS England statistics show 80,000 patients were referred for dental care in April

Statistics from NHS England show that over 80,000 patients were referred to urgent care hubs for treatment in April.  Emergency dental centres have opened across the UK to provide urgent assistance for patients while high street practices are closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. These hubs have been set up to help those with facial […]


The British Dental Association calls for greater clarity surrounding dental practice reopening

The British Dental Association calls for greater clarity surrounding dental practice reopening

The British Dental Association is calling for greater clarity surrounding the potential reopening of dental practices. On the 10th May, the Prime Minister outlined a series of phases and steps, which would gradually bring England out of lockdown. Following the broadcast, which was followed by the publication of a 50-page document on the 11th May, […]


Devon man pulls out his own tooth after failing to get an emergency appointment

Devon man pulls out his own tooth after failing to get an emergency appointment

A Devon man has pulled out his own tooth after struggling to get an emergency dental appointment. Billy Taylor, from Axminster, took drastic action after failing to find a dentist who would see him when he started to experience severe tooth pain and swelling. Billy called NHS 111, but was informed that unless he was […]


Halifax MP raises concerns over the future of the region’s dental practices

Halifax MP raises concerns over the future of the region’s dental practices

The MP for Halifax, Holly Lynch, has raised concerns over the future of dental practices in her constituency. The move comes after the British Dental Association suggested that around two-thirds of practices in Yorkshire and the Humber could fold within 3 months.  Ms Lynch has called on the government to look into ways to support […]