Category: Coronavirus
Dentists are back at work, but many could be facing a struggle to survive
UK dentists are back at work, but many could be facing a struggle to survive the pandemic. Widespread closures, increased running costs and limited patient numbers have created a perfect storm of financial issues, which could threaten the future of many practices. Current guidelines encourage dentists to restrict access to…
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Dental charity calls for NHS charges to be scrapped during the COVID-19 crisis
The Oral Health Foundation is calling for the government to scrap NHS dental fees during the COVID-19 crisis. The charity believes that temporarily suspending charges would help patients to access treatment at a time when many are facing financial hardship. The crisis has contributed to rising rates of unemployment, and…
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Dental expert raises concerns over the impact of COVID-19 on oral health standards in poorer regions
The president of the Oral Health Foundation, Dr Ben Atkins, has raised concerns over the potential impact of COVID-19 on oral health standards in poorer regions of the UK. Research suggests that there are significant gaps in standards between deprived and affluent areas, most notably among children. In Blackburn and…
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Could dentists play a role in reducing obesity post Covid-19?
Obesity has been a problem in the UK for many years, but there’s no doubt that the Coronavirus crisis has put the issue firmly on the agenda again. Statistics suggest that people who are obese are disproportionately affected by Covid-19 and that those who have a high BMI are less…
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Could lockdown pave the way for virtual dentistry?
During the Coronavirus crisis, dentists all over the UK have been providing online services for patients. Now, with lockdown restrictions easing, some dentists believe that virtual dentistry could be here to stay. While practices have been closed to patients, dental professionals have been providing video consultations, telephone advice and online…
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A third of dental practices in England expected to open, as lockdown measures are eased gradually
A third of dental practices in England are expected to open in the week commencing Monday 8th June, as lockdown measures continue to be eased gradually. The Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, confirmed that practices in England would be able to open from June 8th at a daily press briefing, and…
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