The dental profession is urging the government for support after it emerges millions of COVID funding remains unspent. The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling for further financial support as the Northern Ireland Executive budget reveals a stockpile of more than £300 million worth of funding. This was put aside to alleviate the impact of … Continued
Dentists are seeking clarity on a number of ‘crucial issues’ faced by the profession in Northern Ireland as COVID-19 chaos continues. The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling on an improved strategic approach, which it argues is needed ‘more than ever’. In a letter to the Northern Ireland Assembly, it draws attention to the plethora of … 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
An £80,000 grant will support the fit testing of respirator masks in Northern Ireland, is has emerged today. The Health and Social Care Board secured the five-figure sum to help fit test FFP2 and FFP3 masks for dental professionals. This comes as part of their plan to remobilise general dental services (GDS). Letters will be … Continued
The chief dental officer for Northern Ireland has confirmed urgent dental care centres (UDCs) will continue operating seven days a week. This follows communications sent on 7th July where the CDO, Michael Donaldson, set out the board’s intention to reduce service provision at all UDCs. However, in a new letter to the profession, he confirmed UDCs will operate … Continued
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