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Patients ‘hiding’ positive COVID result to get dental appointment

Patients have ‘lied’ about their positive COVID-19 test to get a dental appointment, a leading figure has said.  Belfast Live report that Richard Graham – BDA Northern Ireland’s dental practice committee chair – has urged patients to be honest when booking dental visits. He said that some practices have found that patients have been withholding information on their … Continued

Government responds to concerns over pay for dentists in Northern Ireland

The Minister of Health for Northern Ireland has responded to the profession after it voiced disappointment over pay decisions.  Robin Swann has written to the British Dental Association NI (BDA) after it slammed the government for failing to introduce a proposed rate for additional hours. In November, the government passed a temporary regional rate for additional … Continued