Posts Tagged ‘Hertfordshire’

Hertfordshire councillor voices concerns over the impact of ‘massive’ charges for PPE on dental patients

Hertfordshire councillor voices concerns over the impact of ‘massive’ charges for PPE on dental patients

Hertfordshire county councillor and leader of St Alban’s District Council, Chris White, has voiced concerns over the impact of “massive” charges for PPE on dental patients.  Mr White said that dental practices in the county are increasing dental fees, adding up to £35 to standard charges to cover the cost of buying PPE. Mr White […]


Patients in the East of England can now access urgent dental care at 32 locations

Patients in the East of England can now access urgent dental care at 32 locations

Dental patients in the East who need immediate assistance during the Coronavirus lockdown can now access care at 32 locations across the region. Urgent dental centres have been set up across the country, with a total of 32 hubs in the East of England. Locations have been selected to ensure that patients don’t have to […]


Hundreds of dental patients advised to undergo blood tests amid infection control concerns

Hundreds of dental patients advised to undergo blood tests amid infection control concerns

Hundreds of dental patients in Hertfordshire have been advised to undergo blood tests after concerns were raised about the use of unclean equipment. Patients registered at Dentality@Hoddesdon have been urged to have blood tests after it was confirmed that dirty instruments may have been used by one of the practice hygienists. Public Health England has […]