Millions of Brits face agonising wait to see the dentist after 10m appointments delayed by coronavirus pandemic
MILLIONS of Brits face an agonising wait to see the dentist after an estimated 10million appointments were delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Those patients who have been able to get an appointment now face charges of up to £40 for PPE on top of any cost for treatment.Experts have warned the disruption could last months or even years, if a second wave of the virus hits, theThe BDA, which represents 22,000 dentists across the UK, claimed thousands of clinics were struggling to stay afloat, with closures potentially leaving millions without a dentist.
He said: “It's a struggle dealing with the backlog, let alone new cases. Ministers must ensure this does not become the new normal.
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