Dental services

It is necessary to reinstate dental services for people experiencing pain. It is unbelievable that there should be no proper treatment available. Extraction only as last resort is not what should be happening. Dentists should be able to have the Required PPE and See patients again.

Why the contribution is important

To leave people in pain with no prospect of treatment to relieve is contributing to significant mental health problems.

by Gabby on May 11, 2020 at 05:36PM

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  • Posted by Haggis1 May 11, 2020 at 18:28

    Yes I feel this is important now as mouth hygiene can lead to other problems, undetected cancer. I do feel with the appropriate ppe dentists could could start to reopen even if limited appts and hours. There is going to be a huge backlog and for some unaffordable treatment.

  • Posted by Lockie May 11, 2020 at 18:34

    Dentists have routinely worn gloves and masks since HIV became an issue. They can surely equip themselves adequately to perform routine procedures.

  • Posted by Chodort May 11, 2020 at 18:38

    I agree 100%.
    My understanding is that our dental services are part and parcel of our NHS. If our dentists and dental nurses are provided with PPE why should they not be able to provide treatment to their patients?

  • Posted by kelofa May 11, 2020 at 19:29

    with adequate PPE there is no reason for dental services not to resume. If supermarkets and village stores can adapt so can dental services.
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