As 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…
DetailsWe would like to take this opportunity to provide all our patients with an update on dental services in Scotland and how it affects us all at LRDC. Some of you may be aware of messages in the media from the Scottish Government indicating that routine dental treatment may be recommenced in Scotland. While this…
DetailsPLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IN FULL Following on from the First Ministers announcement of further easing of lockdown restrictions we thought it important to let all our patients know what this means for dentistry. Although routine dental examinations are permissible from 13th July, a thorough dental examination usually involves the use of our…
DetailsPLEASE READ CAREFULLY TO REDUCE UNNECESSARY CALLS AND ENQUIRIES. We will be reopening for Phase 2 treatments on Monday 29th June. While we are delighted to be commencing the long road back to providing the dental care all our patients expect and deserve please be aware in Phase 2 the number of patients we are…
DetailsYou may have heard on the news this afternoon that dental practices are able to reopen from Monday 22nd June. Unfortunately this does not include any routine or non urgent dental care appointments. Scottish government are requiring all dental practices to be compliant with many new rules and restrictions before we are able to treat…
DetailsReopening of Dental Practices This post is to give all our patients an update on the current situation in Dentistry caused by COVID 19. The reopening of dental practices is going to be a complex process and will not be a returning to normal dentistry overnight. We are being guided by the Chief Dental Officer,…
DetailsAs you know, the practice is still closed for dental treatment or face to face consultations. The dental regulatory bodies and various influential dental groups are meeting regularly, pressing for movement, and some clear guidelines that will allow dentistry to be provided within dental practices once again- hopefully we will have some answers soon. As…
Details* NEW COVID 19 UPDATE * Further to advice given by the UK and Scottish Governments, Forth Valley Senior Dental Management Team have issued new working practises to all general dental surgeries which must to be applied immediately. From Monday 23rd March – * ALL ROUTINE booked appointments are CANCELLED * Please DO NOT turn…
Details⚠️ Coronavirus Update ⚠️ Lint Riggs Dental Care continues to follow our usual high standards of cross-infection procedures and protocols. Along with the latest Health Protection Scotland, NHS, BDA and World Health Organisation (WHO) guidance to maintain the highest standards of clinical hygiene during this current outbreak. As a small business, we’re naturally concerned about possible closure…
DetailsScottish Water Scottish Water are upgrading the water pipes in the town centre. Work starts this week, 16th January 2017. We have been informed that Princess Street will be closed from Friday 27th January for 7 days. This may effect or delay your journey into the town, therefore we advise factoring this into your travel arrangements if you have an appointment…
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