19/03/2020
COVID 19(CORONAVIRUS)
Yesterday evening all dental practices were advised by the HSCB, that in the interests of public safety normal practice arrangements are not appropriate. It is no longer "Business as Usual"
For patients with a cough or fever they must not attend the practice instead they should telephone 111 to get advice on how to access the dental emergency service for Covid 19 patients in N Ireland.
For patient self isolating or that should be self isolating they should also not attend the practice, but instead phone us for advice.
The UK Government has also advised people aged 70 or older, 70 and under with underlying health conditions, and those who are pregnant to practice social distancing so unless you have a need for urgent and emergency care please keep safe and come and see us later in the year.
Advice has also been given on treatment.
We can no longer provide fillings, crowns etc, drills can only be used for urgent and emergency care.
We appreciate that the chances that the HSCB have recommended appear draconian, and we apologise for the difficulties they may cause but at this difficult time we have to do our best to keep you and the public safe and healthy.