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
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
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
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