When do dentists expect to be back?

Hintel

What's currently dentists best guess

Does it depend on the government supplying PPE?

Ich liebe Berlin

Dentists are still working, but they are only dealing with emergencies.

Hintel

Ich liebe Berlin wrote: »

Dentists are still working, but they are only dealing with emergencies.

Ya I seen that

I should have said routine work

Is there any movement on PPE obviously there'll be huge backlogs now

At the very earliest, it will be when lockdown is lifted. Then the advice of the HSE will be considered. Clinics will have to make arrangements for social distancing so full waiting rooms will no longer be permitted. Staff safety will be paramount, so yes, protective equipment will be necessary. At a guess, it could be 3-6 months before anything approaching normal service resumes.

Non solum non ambulabit

Does anyone know when Dentists will resume normal service? It wasn't clearly outlined in the Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business document.

Non solum non ambulabit

Non solum non ambulabit wrote: »

Does anyone know when Dentists will resume normal service? It wasn't clearly outlined in the Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business document.

Waiting on guidance from HPSC/Dental Council. When Clinics do open, service will not be how it used to be. Social Distancing and protective measures will mean that it will be a reduced service with fewer patients allowed to be in Clinic waiting rooms. This is likely to mean longer waiting times for appointments.

Dianthus

The sad reality is that there is more public concern& PR around when hairdressers will reopen, than when dental practices will.
As healthcare professionals- & the ones in closest possible proximity to the nose& mouth- we were disheartened to have not been even given a footnote in the government plan.

Hopefully it will be soon. One of my crowns is coming loose. Any advice on what to do in the meantime?

Sorry for hijacking thread OP.

Dr Turk Turkelton

Dianthus wrote: »

The sad reality is that there is more public concern& PR around when hairdressers will reopen, than when dental practices will.
As healthcare professionals- & the ones in closest possible proximity to the nose& mouth- we were disheartened to have not been even given a footnote in the government plan.

Sorry man I couldn't resist.

Dianthus

Dr Turk Turkelton wrote: »

Sorry man I couldn't resist.

Hair on fleek- that's the important thing!

Dianthus

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Hopefully it will be soon. One of my crowns is coming loose. Any advice on what to do in the meantime?

Sorry for hijacking thread OP.

Sunday of a bank holiday, & in the middle of a pandemic; not easy.
We can't give specific dental advice on Boards other than to say to get in contact with a dentist asap, likely by phone.
It goes without saying to be very careful you don't swallow or inhale it, & avoid eating on it.
Either the cement may have loosened, or the core of tooth underneath may have cracked from clenching/grinding/biting hard foods.

irishguy1983

Any updates on this???!

Dianthus

Awaiting further guidance from The Dental Council ahead of scheduled "start date" of May 18th.
Also awaiting outcome of a meeting between the Minister for Health& The Irish Dental Association yesterday evening.
Access to& cost of PPE is the biggest factor. GPs & pharmacists have been getting theirs provided by the government.
If the general public could lobby their local TDs to show that there is demand, that might help move things forward also

fonecrusher1

Plenty of places are doing emergency appointments. It really depends on what the issue is you need looked at.

Stark

Got an email from my dentist today saying they received word that they were good to resume routine appointments May 18th.

irishguy1983

Stark wrote: »

Got an email from my dentist today saying they received word that they were good to resume routine appointments May 18th.

Anyone else got anything to back this up?? Can’t imagine this being true but nor am I doubting the poster and what they have heard...

irishguy1983

irishguy1983 wrote: »

Anyone else got anything to back this up?? Can’t imagine this being true but nor am I doubting the poster and what they have heard...

This is true, Dentists just waiting for confirmation from the Dental Council but a statement on their websites states that Practices can plan to open for routine treatments on or shortly after 18/05.

http://www.dentalcouncil.ie/covid.php

irishguy1983

Dav010 wrote: »

This is true, Dentists just waiting for confirmation from the Dental Council but a statement on their websites states that Practices can plan to open for routine treatments on or shortly after 18/05.

http://www.dentalcouncil.ie/covid.php

WOW - thank you!

I thought it was meant to be months...

Looney1

Awaiting clarification from dental Council.Will be phase 1 or 2.( even though many dentists are already advertising for next Monday) It will not be like before. Aerosol treatments (drill and ultrasonic cleaner) are to be avoided. Some dentists will fire away but if sticking to guidelines treatment will still be pretty limited. Can see prices going up too due to increased chair time per treatment and increased cost of PPE.

sibersha

Would the above apply to orthodontists too?

Looney1

sibersha wrote: »

Would the above apply to orthodontists too?

Yes but again the aerosol treatments are the problem. Orthodontists could probably avoid those

btkm8unsl0w5r4

Each dentist will be making individual assessment based on the current advice of the risk for their patients, staff and themselves and opening or not as needed. Best for everyone to contact their dentist and find out when they are opening and if open are they doing regular work or only emergencies.

Looney1

Ariya Stocky Ornament wrote: »

Each dentist will be making individual assessment based on the current advice of the risk for their patients, staff and themselves and opening or not as needed. Best for everyone to contact their dentist and find out when they are opening and if open are they doing regular work or only emergencies.

No dentist should be doing routine work at moment and not until the dental council have given the all clear

Looney1

Looney1 wrote: »

No dentist should be doing routine work at moment and not until the dental council have given the all clear

I’ve heard they will give the all clear for AGP as long as clinical staff have correct PPE including FFP2 masks or better, and gowns.

vishal

If anybody could pm me where they can buy fpp2/3 masks please? Thank you. I have seen kn95 masks for sale but most are not fit for use according to cdc testing.

According to BOS, use of slow speed handpiece without water to remove bracket cement is AGP as well as using 3 in 1 tip, so I still see many treatments limited. I will not be doing any AGP despite what advice they give. They do not have the staff best interest at heart.

Loozer

I'll bet varadkar wouldn't be waiting for a dentist but ok for the rest of the plebs to wait

Dianthus

Loozer wrote: »

I'll bet varadkar wouldn't be waiting for a dentist but ok for the rest of the plebs to wait

I've actually been looking at every newsreader, reporter, politician& medical expert on TV during this pandemic, & so far no sign of a chip, a missing front tooth, a crooked tooth, a dark tooth. A fair few cases of whitening, veneers, crowns.
Cannot comprehend why dentistry hasn't been placed front& centre during this pandemic. The public need it& deserve it, & the profession needs & deserves PPE.

adrian92

Dianthus wrote: »

The sad reality is that there is more public concern& PR around when hairdressers will reopen, than when dental practices will.
As healthcare professionals- & the ones in closest possible proximity to the nose& mouth- we were disheartened to have not been even given a footnote in the government plan.

Yes,

More concern, as you say, about, hairdressers - cosmetic.

No mention of dentists.

But I have not heard any dentists on the radio - perhaps I had the wrong chanel

lalababa

"emergency " dentistry on the go in places in Cork. Not much happening so (if ya need cosmetic-ish) just give a ring and you'll be booked in straight away. So don't know what the F yeer on about. Get creative , think outside the box...go online...run around your garden for 100 miles for the black babies.

Dianthus

adrian92 wrote: »

Yes,
More concern, as you say, about, hairdressers - cosmetic.
No mention of dentists.
But I have not heard any dentists on the radio - perhaps I had the wrong chanel

Radio1 on 25th March, April 29th
Pat Kenny show on March 23rd
Live 95 FM on 24th March
Red FM on 26th March
WLR FM on 31st March

Statements from Irish Dental Association over the weeks on print media- The Irish Examiner, Irish Times, Irish Independant. (See their Facebook page)

vishal

https://www.bos.org.uk/COVID19-BOS-Advice/Recovery-Phase-Advice/What-is-appropriate-orthodontic-PPE

ixoy

irishguy1983 wrote: »

Anyone else got anything to back this up?? Can’t imagine this being true but nor am I doubting the poster and what they have heard...

I got the e-mail yesterday too (maybe the same dentist?) and that they'll be re-opening on the 18th. They specifically mention they've got PPE and are asking people who might be in contact with someone whose got the virus to avoid coming for anything but urgent issues and to let them know.

WolfSpinach

My wisdom teeth started coming in late March. 33 years old and they decide to arrive during Covid lockdown, thanks genetics! I contacted the dentist and as I wasn't in much pain nothing could be done. I just want an x-ray to confirm everything's okay. That should be okay after 18 may, right?

Looney1

WolfSpinach wrote: »

My wisdom teeth started coming in late March. 33 years old and they decide to arrive during Covid lockdown, thanks genetics! I contacted the dentist and as I wasn't in much pain nothing could be done. I just want an x-ray to confirm everything's okay. That should be okay after 18 may, right?

I see a lot of dentists have announced that they are opening. They have jumped the gun clinging on to an interpretation from the dental council. They could be reversing at a rate of knots during the week.

btkm8unsl0w5r4

Ariya Stocky Ornament wrote: »

Each dentist will be making individual assessment based on the current advice of the risk for their patients, staff and themselves and opening or not as needed. Best for everyone to contact their dentist and find out when they are opening and if open are they doing regular work or only emergencies.