An update on dental services at our practice July 2021
As you will know, the Prime Minister has confirmed that public restrictions [will/have] [be/en] significantly eased on 19th July. Under the Government's guidance "Health and care settings will continue to maintain appropriate infection prevention and control processes as necessary and this will be continually reviewed. Guidance will be updated based on the latest clinical evidence this summer." You can find this online: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19- response-summer-2021-roadmap/covid-19-response-summer-2021#contents In line with the Government’s guidance, England’s Chief Dental Officer Sara Hurley has informed us that the infection prevention control measures in dentistry should continue to be followed until further notice. These are important measures from Public Health England aimed at limiting the spread of the virus in dental settings. We’re also continuing to follow NHS dentistry’s standard operating procedure which helps us make this guidance work. This means three things for patients:
We hope that this helps clarify why these measures are in place for our dental practice. Please do call or email us if you think you need to see us, we are open as before for patients.
Best wishes, MediKa Dental