As the end of another year draws near the latter half of the year has seen some rather significant changes within the practice.
We are not now accepting any new patients at all in the practice for the foreseeable future.Because of the innundation of NHS patients looking for a dentist(and my trying to accomodate them) this has created a backlog with established patients' care and treatment.
On treatment days(tues,wed and Thurs) I am working very hard to reduce this.
In the economic situation as it is times are difficult for all of us.I have been through times like these before and dentistry has an important role in these times.
The higher you think of us dentists and the greater regard you have for us at this time the better your world will be.In many times of economic difficulty public opinion and how they"treat" their dentists has a distinct correlation.Within the health services sector( both public and private) dentistry has always, more than any of the disciplines been a business with influence to the larger business community.
Holding your dentist in high regard is very important.Importantly,you will receive better treatment and also this provides and allows hope for improving situations.
Allow us to do what we do (or should do) best for the good of all.
As regards Roe Valley dental Practice I will keep you posted as to what is happening.If you are an NHS patient be very careful not to allow your registration to lapse because if it does you will not be accepted back other than as a private patient.Your registration lasts 15 months from each time you sign an NHS form.
For now I wish you all a happy and good Christmas and New Year.
