UP DENTAL CLINIC OPENS ITS DOORS TO FINAL YEAR DENTAL STUDENTS

UP has been given permission by the Ministry of Health to open its dental clinic to final year dental students again. The clinic will open to students on Wednesday 17th June. Groups of students will attend the clinic every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to treat patients.

Students are greatly looking forward to returning, so that they can complete their clinical requirements and competencies. On Tuesdays they will continue their on-line learning at home. Before starting back in the clinic, all students, staff and tutors will undergo training on new Covid-19 cross infection control guidelines, so that everyone can stay safe.

The new guidelines, based on international recommendations, cover areas such as:

  • Patient screening on arrival;
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – such as use of masks, gowns, eye protection etc.;
  • Disinfection and sterilization procedures;
  • Aerosol reduction and protection.

We have invited our NGO partners to return to the clinic, and we will also welcome back our private patients, who can receive high quality care from our dentists, alongside our senior dental students. We also have two special offers, for free check-ups and X-rays. We look forward to seeing you soon!