McCallum and Logue Dental Practice

01/04/2025

Update - our phone is back to normal, apologies for any inconvenience.
Please note, when we call you from the practice, our number will show as 0141 378 6826, not 0141 944 9090.

23/01/2025

Due to tomorrow’s red weather warning, we are following the heath board’s advice and cancelling all routine appointments. If you were due to come in tomorrow, please phone after 10 on Monday to reschedule your appointment.
If you require URGENT care only, please phone the practice.

27/02/2024

All back to normal now, thanks for your patience!

30/10/2023

24/10/2023

From 1 November 2023 there will be some changes to the way NHS dental treatment is delivered. For more information please visit:

​To receive NHS dental treatment in Scotland you must first register with a dentist. Find out more about how to register with a dentist, what your dental treatment might involve and how much you can expect to pay for your treatment.

24/10/2023

https://nhsinform.scot/dentist -treatment-costs

If you have a dental problem you should, in the first instance always contact the dental practice that you normally attend.

24/10/2023

https://nhsinform.scot/dentist

If you have a dental problem you should, in the first instance always contact the dental practice that you normally attend.

27/09/2022

Find out how to improve your and your family's dental health, including preventing problems and visiting the dentist for regular check-ups.

14/09/2022

Her Majesty The Queen: National Day of Mourning and State Funeral-19 September 2022

We have been informed by Scottish Government that following the death of Her Majesty The Queen a national day of mourning on 19 September will be recognised as an exceptional bank holiday.

The practice will therefore be closed on Monday 19 September. If you have an appointment already booked we will contact you to rearrange this.

If you require urgent dental care on that day, please contact NHS 24 on 111.

19/04/2022

Update re Covid-19 restrictions

We are now able to carry out routine check ups and treatment, but we still have a few restrictions in place to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 and other respiratory infections.

We are able to see patients by appointment only, and only people with an appointment can come into the practice. If you need to be seen please phone the practice on 0141 944 9090, so that you can be triaged and an appropriate appointment arranged.

If you are phoning for a routine check-up there is likely to be a wait of several weeks for your appointment as we are still working to clear the backlog caused by Covid restrictions. Unfortunately, we are still not able to register any new patients at the moment.

When you attend the practice, you will need to wear a face covering, unless you are exempt. If you don’t have one, we will supply one for you.

01/11/2021

Update:

We are still waiting for new guidance on how we can best provide treatment during the pandemic, and so we are still working under the same restrictions we have had since last November.

Our opening hours are 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.

We can only see patients by appointment, and everyone needs to be triaged over the phone by a dentist before an appointment can be made. We have a waiting list for routine check ups and for routine treatment, and unfortunately we can’t register any new patients at the moment.

Please phone 0141 944 9090 if you think you need an appointment.

If you have an emergency outwith these hours, (e.g abscesses and swellings in and around the mouth, bleeding, trauma – for example knocking out a tooth), please phone NHS 24 on 111.

The link below has further information about dental emergencies.

https://www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/nhs-services/dental/dental-emergencies/?fbclid=IwAR23eAqkcesLtuMDyCoZNg5iVp5Vj5_CUAVZ9gqlaOyfocnII1H1nojHT7A

Dental emergencies like a knocked out tooth need to be treated quickly to avoid the risk of permanent damage. Find out how to get emergency treatment if you have or haven't registered with a dentist in Scotland.

06/08/2021

As we said previously, our guidance and restrictions will not be changing on Monday. NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde have sent us a letter for circulation to all NHS dental patients explaining the current situation and the limitations of routine care that we can provide:

FAO all NHS dental patients Date: 06.08.2021
From: NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Oral Health Directorate

Dear patient,

What you can expect from NHS Dental Services

Your dental practice is open, however priority is likely to be given to dental problems that are emergency or urgent in nature. The backlog of patients owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the additional measures required to deliver safe care for patients, may result in longer waiting times for routine care. Some practices are able to see patients for routine care but this will vary between practices.

This letter provides further information on the necessary safety measures in place that aim to reduce the risk of COVID-19 in a dental practice.

Attending a Dental Practice
As with all indoor spaces, the number of people who can enter a dental practice at any one time has been reduced throughout the pandemic. This is to allow social distancing and for patients to move throughout the practice with as low a risk as possible. Not all dental practices have the same amount of space so a dental practice in a large building will be able to see more people than a dental practice in a smaller building. This may also mean you are asked to attend close to your appointment time or wait outside the practice until your appointment time. As changes occur following restrictions moving beyond level zero, further updated guidance will be issued.
We would remind patients not to attend for dental treatment if they have COVID or COVID symptoms. However, in the event of a need for urgent care alternative arrangements can be made.

Enhanced Cleaning
Dental practices have always maintained very high standards of cleaning prior to COVID, but there is now an increased need for more frequent cleaning of more areas. This includes all areas that patients can come into contact with such as waiting room chairs, toilets and door handles. This additional cleaning increases the time that staff need between appointments to keep risk for patients as low as possible.

Spray, droplets and aerosols
A lot of dental care requires the use of instruments that create a lot of spray or aerosols and droplets. This means that the dental team need to wear extra levels of protective equipment and masks which take time to put on and take off. Also, if the dentist uses a drill, for example, then there is a need to leave a room after the treatment to allow the droplets or spray in the air to pass. This increases the time needed between appointments.

NHS vs Private Dental Practice
Most NHS dental practices provide both NHS and private dental care. This means that the practice may have different arrangements for NHS and private patients, and the amount of NHS treatment they provide will vary.
If you are registered with an NHS dental practice then the practice is required to provide care for you in an emergency or if you have an urgent dental problem. You can expect to be seen for emergency or urgent dental care during normal working hours and you should make contact with your dental practice via telephone. The dental team will triage your call and make arrangements for assessment and treatment as required. They may re-direct you to NHS 24 during the evening, weekends or public holidays.
If you are not registered with a dental practice and you have an emergency or urgent dental problem then you can call the NHS Dental Advice Helpline on 0141 201 4209 for assistance to access care.

Raising Concerns
If you have concerns about the care you have received or are unclear about your NHS treatment then you should discuss this with your dental practice in the first instance.
We are sure that everyone in your practice is working extremely hard to look after you and they are feeling the same frustrations as you during these trying times. We are sure you will appreciate that they must follow guidance and put safety at the forefront of their planning.
We know that you will be anxious to get your treatment as quickly as possible, but can we ask that you be patient and understanding about the delays and difficulties in getting you that treatment.