More appointments available BUT continue wearing masks & CV-19 pre-appointment screening must as well. That’s the summary of changes the Chief Dental Officer has made to the dental guidelines for the coming months
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Lockdown Restictions Easing Don't Currently Change Dental COVID Protocols
As advised by NHSE, the BDA, & the CQC we are providing telephone, email & Facebook messaging advice for patients suffering Dental Emergencies only. We are also sourcing home dental emergency kits (Dentanurse) but these are yet to arrive.
NO treatment is currently available until the central Scarborough treatment centre is established
(likely week beginning 7th April)
We can be contacted on:
07375 875738
(8:80am-5:00pm)
info@eadp.co.uk
Facebook Direct message
@EastAytonDentalPractice
*** COVID-19 Update- ALL Dentistry Stopped ***
On 25/03/2020 the Chief Dental Officer of England instructed all dentists to cease ALL forms of 'face to face general practice dentistry' until such time as we could obtain PPE (personal protective equipment) such as masks/surgical gowns/face shields that were of the same standard as required by doctors in ICU (Intensive Care Units) due to risks to patients & dentists.
With regret, following new national guidance we will only be able to offer emergency treatment for the foreseeable future. This situation will be the same for all dental practices nationally.
This is to ensure your health, that of our staff, and to help promote social distancing for all.
ALL appointments for routine treatment and checkups will need to be CANCELLED until further notice.
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Please note we are still operating relatively normally but you will be contacted by phone pre-appointment and if able to attend, you'll be asked to use our hand-gel on entry to our practice.
We are booking extra time between appointments to reduce your contact with others, and we ask you only attend by yourself or with one helper as a sensible precaution to both protect you and others.
OPEN as usual currently / COVID-19 Update
We are currently open as normal & will be until the UK Government advises otherwise (as of 13/03/2020)
The reasons behind the move away from NHS Dentistry
Dr Rose Legg BDS joins the practice, 2 surgeries now air-conditioned, and £14 ASDA electric toothbrush earns 'Which' Best-Buy
With all the financial pressures on the NHS in general, here are some background facts on the current NHS dental service, our opinions on it, & where it could be going.