Up to 100,000 of Northern Ireland’s most vulnerable patients could be left without care, the BDA has warned. The association says 80 out of the 350 practices scattered across the country are financially vulnerable. This is according to a report by News Letter. Richard Graham is chair of the BDA’s Northern Ireland dental practice committee. … Continued
The Financial Support Scheme will continue for dentists in Northern Ireland until the end of the year, it has been confirmed. Michael O’Neill, the acting director of general healthcare policy, this week announced that the scheme will continue for another month. Additionally, for this November – December payment cycle, the abatement factor will not apply. … Continued
The chief dental officers across the four nations have released a joint letter as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise. The CDOs of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have spoken out to the profession amidst new restrictions and measures. The letter – signed by CDO for Northern Ireland, Michael Donaldson – acknowledges that teams … Continued
Northern Ireland’s minister for the economy has responded to fresh pleas for financial support from the dental profession. The British Dental Association (BDA) wrote a letter to the government calling for a grant scheme to offset lost income from private dentistry. But it states it is ‘bitterly disappointed’ after receiving a response from Northern Ireland’s minister … Continued
The Irish Dentistry Awards are now open – have you submitted an entry yet? With the awards up and running for almost a decade, we’re looking forward to welcoming a fresh batch of entries from teams and practices. Judged by a panel of dental leaders and industry experts, the occasion is well placed to recognise and … Continued
Fallow time can be cut to just 10 minutes if the necessary measures are taken, according to new guidance. Incorporating the latest recommendations from the SDCEP, the updated guidance for General Dental Services (GDS) highlights how fallow time can be reduced. New advice – which is aimed at ‘medium risk’ patients – includes: A baseline … Continued
Ireland is one of the latest countries to announce stringent lockdown measures in a bid to curb COVID-19 cases. From midnight tomorrow, the Irish government will move the public into the highest level of restrictions. Currently, they are set to last for six weeks – but will be reviewed after four. New rules include: The … Continued
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