DENTISTS up and down the country had to shut their doors as the nation went into lockdown – leaving some attempting DIY procedures. But from June 8, dental practices will be allowed to resume…
DENTISTS up and down the country had to shut their doors as the nation went into lockdown - leaving some attempting DIY procedures.for the latest news & updatesMany dentists have been outraged that they had been forced to close at all with some questioning why they were not deemed to be essential workers.
First of all, before a practice can reopen, staff will need to undergo training which will focus on how to stop the spread of contamination. "We may also require them to complete and return a new medical history form digitally ahead of their appointment."People will be encouraged to have used the toilet, brushed their teeth and are well hydrated before leaving the house for their appointment.
Once inside, patients may be given a mask if they're not already wearing one and made to wash their hands. Patients may even be asked to use their own pens if they need to sign forms and if not a pen will only be able to be used once, it's understood. Once the procedure is over, patients will be asked to sanitise their hands once more before leaving the treatment room.It's thought appointments will have a 20-30 minute gap to allow time to safely sanitise between appointments.
Face masks can cost anything from £5-£200 and NHS England says FFP3 face masks are needed for all aerosol-generating procedures. Ms Tannahill added: “As dentists we obviously can’t carry out social distancing when performing routine check-ups and treatments, so the teams will be in full PPE gear and minimal colleagues will be in the treatment rooms, which will then be fully cleaned and disinfected after each patient.
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