There will be no more routine appointments at the dentist for the foreseeable future, with coronavirus restrictions resulting in the deferral of all non-urgent dental check-ups and treatments.
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Australian Dental Association Tasmania has supported the decision - branch president Dr Alex Du Bois said the postponement was an important measure to help limit the spread of the coronavirus.
"People with a dental emergency should call their dentist to seek advice before attending the practice," he said.
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You can find a list of ADA member emergency dental practices at adavb.org.
"We need to pull together at this very difficult time," Dr Du Bois said.
"The ADA has been working hard on a range of fronts to minimise the coronavirus impact, seeking alternative supplies of personal protective equipment including through government sources."
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The ADA said there would be "very few" situations where someone with or showing symptoms of coronavirus would require emergency dental care that could not be delayed by painkillers until the end of a person's quarantine.
Coronavirus cases would only be able to have emergency surgery by accredited dental personnel at a hospital or as an in-patient.
Harry Murtough
Born and raised in Launceston. BA of journalism from Monash University. Sports reporter covering basketball, netball and cricket.
Born and raised in Launceston. BA of journalism from Monash University. Sports reporter covering basketball, netball and cricket.
