September News

Well all the schools have returned for the autumn term and the transitional time at the practice is starting to settle.
The "open days" have proved a success, in one way, in that on those days I can offer an appointment at short notice.However, there are not going to be any more for a while as I attempt to get the waiting time down and make inroads into the treatment that needs doing.
It is extremely busy at present and those of you that phone looking for an appointment will know this.The demand for treatment is vast at present.
The reason for this is that very few dentists are taking on any new NHS patients in the immediate area except myself.I still maintain my commitment to the NHS for various reasons.The NHS contract for dentists is about to change also and I want to participate in these changes which will involve a pilot study prior to implementation.
I have had extensive experience within both the NHS and Private Dentistry.I have developed the private side of the practice since I started working in Limavady.
Government funding for dentistry has flaws and is outmoded but it is constant,reliable and one only has to ask to receive so I won't be turning my back on that in any way.My commitment remains unwavering.In these days of uncertain economics I would consider it unwise to shun a system that has funded my professional education and within which I have spent most of my practising career.One hears the NHS described as "poor" by some but I don't consider this so at all.It is actually a system of abundance in that if the demand is there the money and supply is as well.I have received grants that have funded expensive tems of equipment that I otherwise would have delayed purchasing.
These are facts to be borne in mind in these uncertain times.
I have other tactics in mind and as you know I constantly adapt my working ways to the current climate so I will continue to do this.
Karen Hill has replaced Elaine on reception.
I endeavor to try to reduce the waiting time and appreciate your help and patience in the matter.I hope also you understand my ethos for the practice and this may go some way to clarifying this.
Just ask me if you have any queries regarding any of this and I will be more than happy to elucidate.