Posts Tagged ‘Wales’

Dentists in Wales are ‘firefighting’ to deal with giant backlogs, experts warn

Dentists in Wales are ‘firefighting’ to deal with giant backlogs, experts warn

The chairman of the Welsh general practitioners committee has warned that dentists are ‘firefighting’ to cope with giant backlogs as a result of prolonged lockdown closures. Tom Bysouth described the backlog as “huge” and admitted that it could be months before dental teams are able to catch up following Covid-19 closures and ongoing restrictions. Mr […]


Video consultations to be rolled out in Wales, as dentists prepare for virtual appointments

Video consultations to be rolled out in Wales, as dentists prepare for virtual appointments

Initiatives to promote video consultations are set to be rolled out in Wales following the successful pilot of virtual GP and community primary care appointments. Video consultations will now be used by dentists, pharmacists and opticians as part of a national effort to resume and restore health and dental services and provide support for patients […]


Dentists in Wales to introduce a wider range of services

Dentists in Wales to introduce a wider range of services

Dentists in Wales will be able to introduce a wider range of services, as lockdown measures are gradually eased across the country.  The Welsh Government has confirmed that dental practices will be able to provide a more comprehensive selection of services as part of a phased easing of the lockdown.  During lockdown, the majority of […]


Dentists in Wales prepare to go back to work in July

Dentists in Wales prepare to go back to work in July

The chief dental officer for Wales, Dr Collette Bridgman, has announced plans to reopen dental practices in Wales from July. Dr Bridgman outlined proposals for a phased reopening from July 1st. During the first phase, urgent dental centres and dental clinics will be able to expand the range of services available to include treatments like […]


Will differences in opening times lead to dental tourism in the UK?

Will differences in opening times lead to dental tourism in the UK?

Dentists in England are worried that differences in opening times in different parts of the UK will lead to dental tourists travelling over the border to get an appointment. Dentists have been told that they can reopen in England from June 8th, but professionals in Wales and Scotland are still waiting for the green light.  […]


Welsh dentists call for earlier start dates for routine care to prevent backlogs

Welsh dentists call for earlier start dates for routine care to prevent backlogs

Dentists in Wales are calling for routine services to resume earlier to prevent a major backlog. Wales’ chief dental officer, Dr Colette Bridgman has confirmed that gradual steps will be taken to reopen dental clinics, but dentists are worried that patients could be waiting for routine treatments for up to a year. Lowri Leeke, a […]


Dental practices in England get the green light to open in June

Dental practices in England get the green light to open in June

Dental practices in England will be permitted to reopen in June, provided that they have the relevant safety measures in place, it has been confirmed.  In a letter sent out to all practices in England, the chief dental officer encouraged clinic owners to prepare to open on the 8th June. The advice relates to practices […]


Flintshire patients urged to get in touch with their dentist for emergency assistance

Flintshire patients urged to get in touch with their dentist for emergency assistance

Health bosses in Flintshire are encouraging patients to get in touch with their dentist if they need urgent assistance. The vast majority of dental clinics in the UK are closed at the moment, but patients can access urgent care through a network of emergency hubs that have been set up in the last few months. […]


Swansea dental clinic to expand following relocation

Swansea dental clinic to expand following relocation

A dental clinic in Swansea is preparing to welcome new patients and provide new treatments after relocating to larger premises in the city.  The Brynhyfryd Dental Practice has moved to a commercial office unit and will now be able to offer a more extensive treatment list. The premises are located on Ysgubor Fach Street and […]


Newcastle Emlyn dental practice to stop providing NHS treatment

Newcastle Emlyn dental practice to stop providing NHS treatment

Patients registered with Emlyn Dental Practice in Newcastle Emlyn, Wales, will have to find an alternative NHS dental provider after it was confirmed the surgery would no longer offer NHS treatment from January 1st. NHS patients at the practice have been sent a letter detailing plans for the cessation of NHS services and adding that […]