CORONA VIRUS UPDATE 4th January 2021
Following this afternoon's announcement from the Scottish Government.
Edinburgh Orthodontics, as an essential Healthcare Provider, will remain open. We intend to continue seeing all patients with booked appointments.
Please attend your appointment unless you are specifically contacted by us by text.
Should our staff numbers be depleted due to self isolating or childcare reasons we may need to cancel some appointments.
Travel by colleagues and clinicians to work, as well as travel by patients for access to dental services is permitted.
The Scottish Government has announced that the range of treatments which dentists can offer will be increased from 1/11/20. They have also stated that it will not be business as usual as the number of appointments each day are limited. Dental practices will continue prioritising patients according to dental health need.
Restrictions relating to ensuring social distancing, PPE and decontamination remain in place.
We have been working to the maximum capacity since our return in June and will continue to do so. We have now seen all our active patients and we are commencing recalls and reviews.
We are currently seeing New Patients and accepting Referrals as previously.
We appreciate your understanding throughout the pandemic which has change life and working patterns for all of us.
If you have a problem or query please leave a voice message on 0131 229 4004 stating clearly the patients name, date of birth and the phone number to contact you on. Alternatively you can email info@edinburghorthodontics.co.uk
If you have an URGENT / ACUTE emergency please contact NHS 24 on 111.