News about Covid 19
Dentists working hard to meet patient needs
Dentists work hard to meet patient needs and expectations under normal circumstances. But now, the pressures are more challenging than ever, even compared to earlier on in the pandemic. We appreciate our patients’ understanding. Here are five ways you can help us: When staff are busy, they cannot always answer the phone, so if you…
Read more »Urgent care or dental emergency? FAQs
Advice to help you manage a dental emergency and urgent care when you have to stay home.
Read more »Patient screening and safety
With a return this week to stricter restrictions to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant, we are confident that dental care will not be affected. Indeed, the Chief Dental Officer of England, reiterated last week that dentistry is an essential service that is vital and valued. Moreover, in the light or research done over…
Read more »Boost day – get vaccinated to keep healthy
Get a booster this month The NHS reminds us of the importance of getting our vaccination booster shots to help protect us from viral infections this winter. Over winter, respiratory illnesses are more communicable. A vaccination helps prevent the spread. How SpaDental is helping to keep patients safe this winter. The NHS is campaigning to…
Read more »FAQs – helpful explanations for patients
We encourage patients to ask questions to understand what is happening in their dental practice and with their treatment. We believe patients feel more comfortable when they know what is happening, and why. Here we’ve put together a few replies to questions we are often asked. We hope our helpful explainers for patients will answer…
Read more »Look after your NHS Dental Registration
It is important to look after your NHS dental registration. During the pandemic it may have been difficult for you to make an appointment. Even now with the vaccination programme having a positive affect, sometimes patients still have to cancel because they feel unwell or need to self-isolate. Please be careful to follow the advice…
Read more »Dentists’ infection controls still in place
We’ve all been wondering what the lifting of restrictions on Monday 19th July means to us. Even though the welcomed move to Stage 4 on the roadmap to recovery is four weeks later than was planned, it is still expected to increase people’s exposure to Covid-19. It’s possible because of the vaccination programme. Guidance at…
Read more »Where’s the coronavirus hotspot in our home?
Five bathroom behaviours that may spread the virus, and just two simple fixes. Keep your household safe.
Read more »Safe oral hygiene appointments and aerosols explained
Adaptations for oral hygiene safety this year include increased infection control and prevention. It means that even your regular dental hygiene appointment is not quite the same as it used to be. As we adjust to new ways of working, we thank you for your patience and understanding. Please continue to read our advice and…
Read more »Home working away from your dentist?
Many of us have changed the way we work this year, and with that the location of our place of work. If you live in a rural location, the chances are you, or some of your friends, have had family from one of the big cities staying. Or perhaps you know of a house nearby…
Read more »Your dental care during November lockdown
During the November lockdown, we want to let you know that dentists are still open. During the lockdown that began in March of this year, dentists were shut down. However, recognising that dental practices have rigorous operating procedures in place to control the spread of Covid-19, we can stay open during the November lockdown. Government…
Read more »Telephone consultation with the dentist is NHS guideline
You may not have been expecting to have a telephone consultation with your dentist. A year ago, we wouldn’t have dreamed this would be how we’re ‘seeing’ our patients. But telephone consultations are an essential part of how we’re managing to help you to maintain your oral health, while at the same time protecting you…
Read more »Post-coronavirus dental appointment FAQs
As our procedures have changed so we can treat patients again, our patients often have questions before their first post-coronavirus dental appointment. We thought we’d share with you our answers to the four most frequently asked questions. Before your dental appointment, when you’re talking to one our dental team, please feel free to ask your…
Read more »Private dental costs post-coronavirus explained
The cost of the spread of coronavirus around the world has been, and still is, enormous. Here is a brief overview to explain the increases in dental fees post-coronavirus. What do our patients need to know? Understanding increased dental costs post coronavirus Since we opened in June for the phased return to work, we have prioritised…
Read more »Why does my hygienist recommend hand scaling?
These days, even a regular visit to see the dental hygienist is not quite as straightforward as it used to be. This is because modern dental hygiene procedures use high speed tools with water to shift plaque. Your dentist may recommend hand scaling as an alternative. Although this method may take a little longer and…
Read more »When will dentists do fillings again?
July 2021 note: Dentists are doing fillings routinely now, but in full protective kit. More than any other treatment, our patients ask, “When will dentists do fillings again?” Procedures to control the spread of Covid-19 means even a filling is no longer the standard procedure it used to be. Placing a filling now requires a…
Read more »What can patients expect as dentists reopen? FAQs
As the country thoughtfully emerges from lockdown, and dentists reopen, we are beginning to see a limited number of patients for face-to-face appointments again. All service providers, from supermarkets to hairdressers and shops are having to adapt and introduce new ways of working. In a dental practice, we follow strict guidelines to keep patients and…
Read more »Essential precautions to keep safe during the pandemic closure
Even while we are closed for face-to-face services, our teams take phone calls and respond to emails from our patients. While many staff can work from home, some are also coming into the practices. Two of the team explain the necessary precautions they take to keep safe working on site. In the video below you…
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