Posts Tagged ‘coronavirus’
Colleagues pay tribute as much-loved Swansea dental nurse dies from COVID-19
Colleagues, friends and family have paid tribute to a dental nurse who has sadly passed away in Swansea after contracting COVID-19. Linette Cruz, 51, tragically died on 14th April after receiving treatment at Morriston Hospital. Ms Cruz was head dental nurse at Brynteg Dental Practice in Sketty, near Swansea. She is survived by her husband, […]
British Dental Association issues warning over spike in DIY dental cases
The British Dental Association has issued a warning over a potential spike in DIY dental cases in the coming weeks. Currently, across the UK, dental practices are closed as the country attempts to battle the Coronavirus pandemic. With routine appointments cancelled, the BDA is worried that patients will resort to DIY dental techniques to ease […]
Concerns for Welsh dental practices, as experts warn some could collapse in ‘weeks’
The British Dental Association has warned that some dental practices in Wales could be ‘weeks’ away from collapse. Dental practice across the UK were advised to shut temporarily to try and reduce the spread of COVID-19. With appointments cancelled, and no reopening date in sight, some owners are worried that their clinics will not survive […]
New urgent dental centres open in Devon and Cornwall
A network of urgent dental centres has opened in Devon and Cornwall. The chain of 15 clinics will provide emergency dental care across the South West for patients who need treatment while practices are closed. The majority of dental surgeries have been closed for the last 2-4 weeks to stop the spread of coronavirus. Recently, […]
England’s chief dental officer hosts webinar to provide information about COVID-19
Thousands of dental professionals tuned into a webinar hosted by England’s chief dental officer on Friday 3rd April. Dr Sara Hurley hosted the interactive session alongside Matt Neligan, director of primary care and system transformation. The aim was to provide up-to-date information about how the coronavirus crisis is impacting dental care and to answer questions […]
Llandovery dentist issues warning over the impact of limited supplies of protective equipment
A dentist from Llandovery has issued a stark warning over the potential impact of a shortage of PPE (personal protective equipment). Tom Bysouth, a member of the Welsh General Dental Practice Committee, said that the current situation is putting dentists under pressure. There is a lack of supplies, for example, face masks, at emergency dental […]
Havant dentist to open for emergency appointments to reduce pressure on local hospital
A dentist from Havant is opening his private clinic for emergency appointments in a bid to reduce pressure on local hospital services. Amir Moughadam, from the Prince George Dental Practice, is preparing to open for urgent appointments to prevent patients who need emergency treatment from visiting the Queen Alexandra Hospital. Mr Moughadam is hoping that […]
Dentists to join other frontline NHS workers to boost staff numbers in new hospitals
An army of dental professionals is being assembled to boost staff numbers in new hospitals as part of a nationwide effort to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The chief dental officer, Sara Hurley suggested that dentists were being asked to help other frontline NHS workers tackle a rising tide of patients needing hospital treatment. One plan […]
The Singing Dentist returns to share advice and spread smiles
As the coronavirus takes hold on the UK, the Signing Dentist has returned to spread smiles and share advice. Dr Milad Shadrooh has been releasing parody videos for around four years now, but after taking a break, he has returned to social media to educate people about the risks associated with the virus. Having previously […]
NHS Western Isles cancels routine dental checks to reduce the risk of coronavirus spread
NHS Western Isles chiefs have cancelled routine dental checks in a bid to try and reduce the spread of coronavirus after health ministers in Scotland announced urgent measures to cope with rising demand for hospital services. Health secretary, Jeane Freeman outlined a series of measures that will be introduced in Scotland to try and stem […]
