Despite repeat assurances, no new versions have been provided since March 6, during which time the World Health Organisation declared a global pandemic and the UK Government moved from the contain to delay phase of its strategy.
BDA chair Mick Armstrong said, “In a situation which is changing rapidly, advice from NHS England has not been updated, with dentists and their teams frightened and desperate for leadership.
“This official silence is deafening. Dentists deserve clarity if they can continue providing a safe service for their patients.”
Leadership needed from NHSE on COVID-19
The British Dental Association (BDA) has called for leadership from NHS England, after further failure to publish updates to its Standard Operating Procedure for the Coronavirus (COVID-19).