We request that all patients attending the practice continue to wear a mask (unless medically exempt) regardless of the changes implemented by SG on 18th April. We are happy to supply a mask if you do forget! We are still required to carry out COVID screening questions with each patient on arrival so please attend…
DetailsScottish Government – Lifting of restrictions on 9th Aug Please be aware that changes to restrictions implemented today will NOT impact on dental services. Physical distancing continues to be in place and the requirement to close surgeries following treatments remains. We understand our patients frustration at the lack of clarity in the press and lack…
DetailsWe are seeing an increase in failed dental appointments, late cancellations, and late arrivals to the practice. This is having a negative impact on the smooth running and availability of urgent appointments for patients. Also, this leads to longer wait times for patients placed on our NHS treatment lists. Appointments are very limited due to…
DetailsMany of our patients may be aware of the Health Minister’s lunchtime statement that NHS dentistry is about to return to normal and that routine check ups are to resume. Regrettably and not for the first time Ms Freeman is completely wrong. We remain restricted to approximately 20% of our pre-Covid workload and it is…
DetailsAlthough the government has announced the latest lockdown restrictions this time dentistry is classed as essential healthcare. As such we are able to continue offering routine and emergency appointments within the same limitations as have been in place over the last few months. We are not closed. Our strict cross-infection and PPE protocols remain…
DetailsAs many of you may be aware the Scottish Government has announced that NHS Dental Services have been reopened from 2nd November. We all welcome the news that dentists are now able to provide the full range of treatments but unfortunately this does NOT yet mean a return to business as usual. Guidance from the…
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