Bethany Rushworth offers her opinion on social media, and explains how it can be a wonderful way for colleagues to network, share information and learn Throughout lockdown I have been spending more time than usual on social media. I’ve been utilising my extra available time to produce content for students and other relatively newly qualified … Continued
Aisling Doherty from Mental Health Ireland explores the ways to cope with the stress and anxiety of the pandemic. As we enter the phased return for reopening our society and businesses in Ireland, our government has provided us with a roadmap of how current restrictions can be lifted. They give us details of how, and … Continued
The British Dental Association (BDA) have said dental services ‘need to be prioritised’ before they become unsustainable. Speaking at the Assembly Committee for Health, the association argued that practices are significantly hindered by PPE costs. Social distancing requirements and cross infection guidelines also have significant implications. The evidence was given ahead of the practice reopening date – Monday … Continued
The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has warned that dental practices could withdraw from the medical card scheme following worries over PPE. The organisation says a lack of government action has ‘huge consequences’ for people across the country. CEO Mr Fintan Hourihan said the delay in crucial equipment means dentists are having to reconsider their participation in the … Continued
Dentists are warning that progress in the progression could stall due to shortages in personal protective equipment (PPE). The Department of Health confirmed phase two for the resumption of dental services in Northern Ireland will kickstart on Monday 29 June. This phase will allow dentists and other dental professionals to provide non-urgent face-to-face care. And phase three – which … Continued
The government is being asked to provide appropriate PPE for dentists providing emergency treatment. Dental Protection and the Irish Dental Association are calling on the government to help dentists. In particular to ensure they have access to appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), as they continue to treat emergency patients. In a joint letter to Minister Simon Harris, they say … Continued
When it comes to COVID-19, Adrian Duffy discusses ways to make the most out of a bad situation. There is no doubt that the coronavirus will have a drastic effect on most dental clinics and businesses alike, but instead of focusing on the negative, I want to look at the opportunities that a potential lock … Continued
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