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Dental treatment - the Megathread

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    #32
    biko
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    South East forums search https://www.boards.ie/search/submit/?forum=207&subforums=1&sort=newest&date_to=&date_from=&query=dentist


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    #33
    Beasty
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    Threads merged


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    #34
    RandomName2
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    Try as I might I see nothing on the roadmap indicating when dentists are reopening (private hospitals and clinics too).

    Is there any plan in relation to this, or is it wait and see?


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    #35
    ednwireland
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    http://www.dentalcouncil.ie/covid.php

    phase 1 for dentists may 18th

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



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    #36
    [Deleted User]
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    My dentist has reopened for non emergency treatments. They rang me yesterday.


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    #37
    RandomName2
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    That was a fast response!

    I don't think the private hospitals have any time-frame though..


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    #38
    Dav010
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    RandomName2 wrote: »
    That was a fast response!

    I don't think the private hospitals have any time-frame though..

    The Government effectively took over nearly 20 private hospitals at the beginning of April to provide additional capacity ahead of an anticipated surge in demand due to Covid-19. They won’t reopen for private treatments until they are released back to their owners.


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    #39
    Planet X
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    I work in a referral dental practice.
    Opened last week (18th.) and have been open for emergencies most of the time by appointment.


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    #40
    leche solara
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    I got a call from my dentist on Monday confirming an appointment for today that was made months ago before the pandemic. I told them I thought my appointment would be cancelled but they said they were fully reopening from that day.

    It was only a cleaning with the hygienist and I went to it this morning. Hygienist could barely be seen under all the ppe - scrubs, overalls, gloves, mask, visor, hairnet. I'm sure the poor girl was baked in all that gear. With all the protection around her face I could barely understand a word she said. Price had gone up significantly and when I asked about it was told that they had to put the price up temporarily to pay for all the ppe. Seemed like they wanted me to pay for it all. I wonder how "temporary" it will be. Probably part of the new normal.


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    #41
    owlbethere
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    leche solara wrote: »
    I got a call from my dentist on Monday confirming an appointment for today that was made months ago before the pandemic. I told them I thought my appointment would be cancelled but they said they were fully reopening from that day.

    It was only a cleaning with the hygienist and I went to it this morning. Hygienist could barely be seen under all the ppe - scrubs, overalls, gloves, mask, visor, hairnet. I'm sure the poor girl was baked in all that gear. With all the protection around her face I could barely understand a word she said. Price had gone up significantly and when I asked about it was told that they had to put the price up temporarily to pay for all the ppe. Seemed like they wanted me to pay for it all. I wonder how "temporary" it will be. Probably part of the new normal.

    I hate going to the dentist but I really like my dentists accent. Listening to him talk to his assistant or nurse makes the dental visit a little bit easier. Fairly disappointed reading this that his accent might be drowned out on me. I'm due a cleaning soon.


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    reg114
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    Beware the Covid Tariff .. Smiles Dental are applying a 6 euro fee to the price of a basic check up and any basic procedure that doesn't produce aerosols (tiny droplets)

    They are applying a whopping 18 euros to the price of any procedure that produces aerosols .. some extractions / fillings etc .. basically anything that might involve a drill ...

    Plusd I would love to see a before covid price list and compare it to now to see if the price of their procedures have increased in addition to the 'covid tariff'


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    #43
    Polar101
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    reg114 wrote: »
    Beware the Covid Tariff

    That's disappointing to hear, but I guess it's not surprising that it's the customer who is paying for the extra costs.


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    #44
    Dav010
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    reg114 wrote: »
    Beware the Covid Tariff .. Smiles Dental are applying a 6 euro fee to the price of a basic check up and any basic procedure that doesn't produce aerosols (tiny droplets)

    They are applying a whopping 18 euros to the price of any procedure that produces aerosols .. some extractions / fillings etc .. basically anything that might involve a drill ...

    Plusd I would love to see a before covid price list and compare it to now to see if the price of their procedures have increased in addition to the 'covid tariff'

    As long as there is a risk of contracting Covid 19 in the community, PPE will be necessary, so it is here to stay until a vaccine is found. The PPE is expensive and like every other industry, if costs of providing a service increase, the price increases. This is not particular to dentistry. Some Clinics are not charging extra, I have decided not to for the time being as I believe the optics aren’t great straight after we open, but as I order more PPE, I will be charging the additional cost of the PPE.

    By the way, you can check website pages/prices using Wayback Machine.


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