⬇️ This is a problem itself. An ageing population and limited access to NHS dentistry in increasingly leading to more inpatients with acute dental problems contributing to their primary diagnosis.If you can’t eat or have an dental infection - UTI, frailty ….@TheBDA
⬇️ This is a problem itself. An ageing population and limited access to NHS dentistry in increasingly leading to more inpatients with acute dental problems contributing to their primary diagnosis.If you can’t eat or have an dental infection - UTI, frailty ….@TheBDA
@MCM_HEKSS @TheBDA We are definitely seeing an increase @sashnhs who can’t find a dentist & now have an acute problem/need dental treatment prior to cancer treatment or cardiac surgery. Inpatient urgent dental access is a service we provide with no funding. Needs commissioning with ICBs
@MCM_HEKSS @TheBDA I hope my pitch to empower nurses helps 🤷