Protecting you and our team during COVID-19

Lockdown Restrictions

We are currently open and providing all dental care as required.

What are the rules regarding dental practices?

Dental practices are considered an essential service and continue to operate normally, albeit with some changes in respect of COVID-19.

The level of care we can deliver, and the precautions we must follow, are set out by the Welsh Chief Dental Officer in the form of a Standard Operating Procedure, or SOP.

The SOP sets out a series of levels in which dental practices operate during the pandemic. We are currently at Amber level, which means we can provide a comprehensive range of services where the right precautions are taken.

It is very unlikely this level will increase in the future, as confirmed by the Welsh Health Minister.

Is it safe to attend?

The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) put in place across primary dental care in Wales assumes that every patient attending is potentially infectious. This means that we are taking the maximum recommended precautions at all times, regardless of the local or national virus transmission rate or prevalence.

Even before the pandemic, primary dental care had excellent standards in cross-infection control and hygiene.

We will continue to apply the strictest protocols as recommended by the Welsh and UK health authorities and other professional bodies to maintain the safety of our staff and team as far as possible.

Should I attend my appointment?

Yes - unless we inform you otherwise you should attend any booked appointment as normal.

Are you accepting new patients?

Yes - new patients are very welcome to attend as normal on a private basis to seek clinical care. Please note we do not offer NHS dental services.

COVID-19 Symptoms

Before you attend your appointment, you will be asked a number of important questions, as follows:

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  Have you tested positive for COVID-19 in the last seven days?
  

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  Are you waiting for a COVID-19 test?

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  Do you have a new, continuous cough?

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  Do you have a high temperature or fever?

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  Have you lost your sense of taste or smell?

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  Do you live with someone who has either tested positive for COVID-19 or had symptoms of COVID-19 in the last 14 days?

If you answer YES to any of these questions, you must not attend your appointment. Instead, give us a call on 0808 164 1003 and we will gladly reschedule.

Medication and history

You will be asked to complete a medical history form before attending your appointment. This is completed via a dedicated link, sent to you via text message to your mobile and by email.

‍Please ensure we have up-to-date mobile number and email address details to ensure this can be done. This will help avoid unnecessary risk and time lost at your appointment.

Travelling and arrival

To maximise protection, our space in our patient lounges is restricted. Patients may be asked to wait outside until they are called for their appointment, normally by text.

Please bear in mind you may need to wait a short while before attending your appointment. Given there is limited waiting space, please dress appropriately for the weather.

Patients will be asked to tell us they have arrived at an appointment by replying to a text message on their mobile. If you have access to a mobile phone, please ensure we have your correct details and bring this to your appointment.

We will then text or call you when you we are ready to see you, and a member of our team will arrive at the front door to greet you.

Entering the practice

When you enter the practice, you will be asked to clean your hands using sanitising gel and your temperature will be taken with a hands-free thermometer. You will then be taken direct to the surgery.

The team member you meet will be wearing personal protective equipment. You will be asked to wear a mask whilst outside your treatment room.

Please note these procedures are compulsory. We will be unable to admit any patient who does not comply.

Timings

Appointments will be longer than you are used to. We will be clear on the duration of an appointment when it is booked – please ensure you make a note of the time required.

Belongings

Coats and bags will need to be left in a box before entering a surgery. Please keep your belongings to a minimum.

Refreshments and toilet facilities

Please note our usual refreshments will not be available, so please ensure you bring drinking water with you, especially if you are attending a longer appointment.

‍Toilet facilities are also limited, so please ensure you have visited the lavatory before attending.