COVID-19, vaccines and the future of PPE: What dental nurses need to consider

Without a doubt, the Prime Minister’s announcement of a roadmap out of lockdown created a buzz for us all.

And, whilst our dental practices remain the same safe havens they ever were, doubtless our patients will be hoping to see a loosening of the strict measures and a little less PPE than they did throughout 2020 now the COVID-19 vaccine programme is well underway.

Dentistry has changed beyond recognition from what it was just over 12 months ago. Now, my regular attendees are back and it’s great seeing them again. I am delighted they are healthy and are keen to return. Oral health care is so important and, even though we are still fighting this pandemic, many had put their regular dental check-up on their ‘to do’ list until better times.