Posts Tagged ‘coronavirus reopening’
Dentists in Scotland to resume aerosol-generating procedures
Dentists in Scotland have been given the green light to provide a wider range of treatments, including aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs). From Monday 17th August, dental practices in Scotland will be allowed to offer patients treatments that involve using utensils like drills as part of the next phase of lockdown easing. For most patients, the only […]
Orkney dentists working to resume routine services
Dentists in Orkney are working hard to try and restore routine dental services as quickly as possible. Dental practices on the island were allowed to reopen in June as part of phase 2 lockdown easing, but initially, services were restricted. While dentists were able to treat patients who required urgent treatment, they were not allowed […]
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 […]
Lincolnshire dental patient feels ‘abandoned’ after struggling to get an appointment
Dental practices in England have now been open for over three weeks, but many patients are still struggling to get the care they need. A Lincolnshire patient is one of many who feel they have been let down during the lockdown. The man, who chose not to reveal his name, lost a crown shortly after […]
Check-ups resume for Isle of Man dental patients
Dental patients on the Isle of Man can now book a routine check-up. Dental practices were allowed to reopen on the 15th June, but initially, general, non-emergency dental services like check-ups were not available. Teams prioritised urgent cases, but now, patients are able to make an appointment for a routine examination. The island has not […]
Mydentist increases dental charges to cover additional PPE costs
One of the UK’s largest dental chains, mydentist, has increased fees to cover the additional cost of PPE (personal protective equipment). Representatives from mydentist have written to patients, outlining changes in the pricing policy to legislate for rising PPE expenses. The cost of treatment will rise by £7 for patients undergoing standard treatments that do […]
Scottish dentists inundated with calls, as practices reopen
Scottish dentists have been inundated with calls, as practices open their doors for the first time in months. First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, confirmed that dental practices would be able to reopen from Monday 22nd June in a press briefing on Thursday 18th June. The news triggered an influx of calls, with many patients eager to […]
Scottish dentists wait for lockdown updates, as reopening date nears
Dentists in Scotland are waiting for updates on lockdown easing, as a possible reopening date nears. The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, is expected to reveal further details about the next phase of moving out of the lockdown on Thursday 18th June, with dentists hoping that they will be able to return to work shortly after. […]
Dentists in Wales prepare to go back to work in July
The chief dental officer for Wales, Dr Collette Bridgman, has announced plans to reopen dental practices in Wales from July. Dr Bridgman outlined proposals for a phased reopening from July 1st. During the first phase, urgent dental centres and dental clinics will be able to expand the range of services available to include treatments like […]
Will differences in opening times lead to dental tourism in the UK?
Dentists in England are worried that differences in opening times in different parts of the UK will lead to dental tourists travelling over the border to get an appointment. Dentists have been told that they can reopen in England from June 8th, but professionals in Wales and Scotland are still waiting for the green light. […]
