AVAILING DENTAL SERVICES IN UK DURING COVID19Â PANDEMIC PUBLISHED BY: WWW.ALDGATEDENTALCARE.CO.UK
The Government of UK has finally given the green signal to resume dental services and finally one will be able to visit dentists from 8 June 2020.
However a few guidelines have been laid before these professionals, some of which are,Possess fully compliant PPE
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distancing measuresApply cross-infection controLAlso in a situation wherein you may be in requirement of services ranging from dental root canal treatment, teeth whitening or cosmetic dental surgery in London, the dentists have given
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IDEAL SUGGESTIONS BY DENTISTS IN LONDON TO PATIENTS DURING THE ONGOING PANDEMIC BOOK APPOINTMENT FIRST This is a very important suggestion given by the dental professionals during the pandemic. Say, you wish to avail services like teeth whitening in London, place a call first. Doing so will support you on getting an idea if the facility is open and educate you on the procedure followed to provide the above. It is however important to note that if you live in areas like Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland the facilities will mostly remain shut until further notice.
GIVING PAYMENT IN ADVANCE
This is another very important suggestion recommended by the medical professionals. Â This is done to perform two main tasks, namely, one, avoid handling cash and accept card payments and second, reduce the overall wait time for the patient to an exponential level.
IDEAL SUGGESTIONS BY DENTISTS IN LONDON TO PATIENTS DURING THE ONGOING PANDEMIC FOLLOW LOCKED DOOR POLICY Third in the list, as per the new guidelines it has been suggested that only those having an appointment can enter the building. Also, only at the time of appointment can one attend the premises. The entry has been suggested mostly through the staff doors with one person given entry at a time.
STAFF DRESSED IN PPE OR RPE FOR PATIENTS REQUIRING TREATMENT THROUGH AEROSOL During this ongoing pandemic as the dental facilities open their doors patients may find the dentists and the adjoining staff dressed in PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) or RPE (Respiratory Protective Equipment). This shall be done mostly for patients who may be requiring treatment with need of aerosol.