19/05/2022
Our principal dentist Janet is coming back from maternity leave in June and looking forward to seeing you all again but very importantly helping to get through the large back log of patients that require a check up.
The reason for such a back log is explained below:
To give you an example, pre covid, our practice could see up to 70 patients per day.
We were closed for three months right at the very beginning of the pandemic.
Then we could see emergencies only for quite some time.
Since being able to use the drill, for quite a few months we had to wait an hour before we could go in and clean the room. We also had to work in bubbles. At this time we were only able to see around 10 patients per day due to this.
We invested in air ventilation systems that allowed that hour to be reduced to 15 minutes which meant we have been able to see considerably more patients. That was only maybe up to 25 patients per day though due to time in between patients, staff bubbles and social distancing required.
Recently, we invested in special drills that don't produce an aerosol so we don't need to leave the surgery between patients (before cleaning).
In the last few weeks, we no longer have to wear special masks and gowns when using the drill either.
So as you can see, our 70 patients a day has been massively reduced to nothing then very gradually back up to a new normal.
We can assure you we have been working our socks off to see the patients that have urgently needed us and contacting patients for check up appointments. Please understand that this will take some time.
Thank you so much for your patience and understanding throughout.
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