Urgent dental care centres (UDCs) in Northern Ireland will start to scale down over the next six weeks, it has been confirmed. Over the last six weeks, the number of non-oral surgery cases carried out at UDC centres has dropped by 43%. The Health and Social Care Board anticipates increased AGP provision in dental practices throughout August … Continued
The RQIA will continue to carry out inspections at general dental practices in Northern Ireland, it has confirmed. In a letter to the profession this week, the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority outlined its plans for future inspections. It has enforced a number of changes in a bid to ensure inspections are carried out in … Continued
The IDA has confirmed it is business as usual for dental practices in Ireland following new guidance from the World Health Organisation (WHO). Last week, the agency called on more research into the spread of COVID-19 in dental settings. ‘The likelihood of COVID-19 being transmitted through aerosol, micro-particles or airborne particles … today I think is unknown,’ said … Continued
This week, the World Heath Organisation (WHO) spoke out to encourage more research into COVID-19 in dental settings. According to a Reuters report, the organisation warns of the ‘unknown’ consequences of AGPs for both staff and patients. Benoit Varenne said: ‘WHO guidance recommends in case of community transmission to give priority to urgent or emergency oral cases, to avoid or … Continued
The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has slammed the government for its shortcomings in honouring PPE commitments. The organisation is calling out the former Minister for Health, Simon Harris, for failing to deliver PPE to dentists within the promised 12-week time frame. The commitment was made at a meeting with the IDA, which took place on … Continued
The government has agreed to review a temporary adjustment to pay for community dental services (CDS) in Northern Ireland. Minister for health Robin Swann confirmed officials are looking at the possibility of changing the terms and conditions. This follows pressure from the British Dental Association (BDA), At the beginning of the month, the BDA … Continued
A second wave of COVID-19 infections could spread this winter – and Northern Ireland needs to start its preparations now. This is according to a report from the Academy of Medical Sciences. It suggests a second wave of virus infections would be a ‘serious risk to health’ in the UK, including Northern Ireland. Factors such as the … Continued
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