Posts Tagged ‘PPE costs’
Dental patients unhappy with extra PPE charges
Dental patients are unhappy about paying more to see a dentist, as some practices have started adding extra PPE charges. Mydentist is one of several chains and independent dental businesses charging patients more to cover the cost of providing PPE (personal protective equipment). One patient, who attended a mydentist clinic in Kent, claimed that the […]
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 […]
Liverpool mum complains after being charged £40 for PPE for her daughter’s orthodontic appointments
A mother from Liverpool has complained after being charged £40 for PPE. Alison Metcalfe paid a bill for £3,600 for her daughter Molly’s orthodontic treatment in March and was shocked when extra charges of £40 from Bupa Dental were added to the cost of Molly’s braces. Alison claims that there was no mention of extra […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dental patient launches petition over PPE surcharge after visiting a dentist in York
A patient who was charged additional fees to cover PPE costs has launched a petition. Paula Scurfield took the decision after visiting a dentist in York recently. Mrs Scurfield, from Wigginton, was charged an extra £25 to cover the cost of PPE when she attended an appointment at Clifton Moor Dental Centre. She is now […]
Dental patients in Cambridgeshire braced for increased charges
Dental patients in Cambridgeshire have been urged to prepare for increased charges to cover the cost of PPE. Practices in the county have informed patients that prices may rise to legislate for the increased cost of providing staff with personal protective equipment. Practices in England have been open since the 8th June, but clinics are […]
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 […]
