Posts Tagged ‘coronavirus’
UK dental practices to remain closed following lockdown update
UK dental practices are set to remain closed following the latest lockdown update. In an address broadcast on Sunday 10th May, Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined tentative easing strategies, which will begin with some people going back to work and the introduction of unlimited outdoor exercise from Wednesday 13th May. The second phase, which is […]
Kent dentist raises concerns over waiting times for patients
A dentist from Kent has raised concerns over waiting times for patients after lockdown measures are lifted. Dr Ryan Abbasi, from the Centre for Dentistry, said that patients who are looking to book a routine appointment could be waiting months to see a dentist once practices are allowed to reopen. Dr Abbasi said that it […]
UK dentists looking to learn from other countries, as lockdown measures are eased
Dentists in the UK are looking to learn from practitioners and policy-makers in other countries, as lockdown measures are eased over the coming months. Although there has been no change in guidelines for UK practices yet, dental bodies are observing what is happening in other nations very closely. In the US, practices have started to […]
England chief dental officer urges dentists to prepare for ‘new era of dental care’
England’s chief dental officer has urged dentists to prepare for a ‘new era of dental care’ after the Coronavirus crisis. In a letter sent out to dental professionals, Sara Hurley explained that public health concerns would limit the return to normal practice, with routine procedures and appointments expected to be delayed for several weeks. As […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Belfast dentist encourages patients to avoid DIY dentistry
Belfast dentist Lucy Stock is encouraging patients to avoid DIY dentistry while practices are closed. With dental clinics all over the country closed to reduce the risk of spreading Coronavirus, Lucy, like many other dentists, is worried that patients will resort to DIY treatment. Procedures like pulling teeth out can be incredibly risky in non-clinical […]
Cornwall dentist describes Coronavirus outbreak as a ‘disaster’ as county is served by a single urgent dental hub
A dentist in Cornwall has described the Coronavirus outbreak as a ‘disaster’ for dental care, as the county is served by a single urgent dental hub. Jason Smithson, from the British Association of Private Dentistry, has warned that patients are facing extreme difficulties seeking access to emergency care. Practices across the UK are currently closed, […]
