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Dental patients in Northern Ireland face higher charges to cover PPE costs

Dental patients in Northern Ireland face higher charges to cover PPE costs

Dental patients in Northern Ireland are facing higher charges, as dental practices increase fees to cover the cost of PPE. As research suggests that the cost of sourcing and providing PPE for dental teams has rocketed by as much as 6000% in recent months, the British Dental Association claims that dentists have no option but […]


Northern Ireland’s chief dental officer warns of ‘short and long-term’ effects of Coronavirus crisis

Northern Ireland’s chief dental officer warns of ‘short and long-term’ effects of Coronavirus crisis

Michael Donaldson, chief dental officer for Northern Ireland, has warned that the Coronavirus crisis will contribute to difficulties in both the short and long-term. Speaking at a meeting of Stormont’s health committee, Mr Donaldson explained that efforts are underway to resume services for children and older people, which were launched at the beginning of the […]