COVID-19 is causing a resourcing crisis in public service dentistry in Ireland. This is according to Dr Anne O’Neill, the incoming president of the Irish Dental Association (IDA). She says the pandemic has sparked a lag in important dental services in Ireland. The provision of public service dentistry was a ’cause for concern’ prior to the … Continued
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The chief dental officer for Northern Ireland has confirmed it is ‘business as usual’ for dental practices. This comes as tightened restrictions are reintroduced in parts of Northern Ireland following a spike in COVID-19 cases. In the last seven days, more than 550 people have produced positive test results. The local lockdowns cover Belfast, Ballymena … Continued
Fresh guidance has been released to inform the public on the long-term health effects of coronavirus. The new advice reveals that 10% of mild cases of COVID-19 who were not hospitalised reported symptoms lasting more than four weeks. Long-term heath issues include: Respiratory symptoms and conditions such as chronic cough, shortness of breath and lung … Continued
Calls are being made for the government to confirm when dentists in Northern Ireland will receive a pay uplift. The British Dental Association (BDA) is urging the Department of Health to clarify the timescales of the pay uplift. This follows a report in July by the Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) report, where it recommended … Continued
The Irish Dental Association (IDA) is calling on parents to book dental appointments for their children as schools return. As schools start to reopen after six months, the association is urging parents to secure dental check-ups following weeks of changed routines. Incoming president, Dr Anne O’Neill said: ‘COVID-19 has caused significant disruption this year, children have … Continued
A new report from the dental profession is calling on financial support for mixed and private services across the UK. Key stakeholders and groups – including the British Dental Association (BDA) and the Association of Dental Groups – have looked at the financial support currently available. And as a result, they have written to Chancellor Rishi … Continued
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