{"id":370,"date":"2021-11-06T10:38:13","date_gmt":"2021-11-06T10:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webclone.wyndcott.local\/?page_id=370"},"modified":"2026-05-21T20:08:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T20:08:47","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wyndcottdental.co.uk\/?page_id=370","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 id=\"how-do-i-see-my-dentist-now\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I see my dentist now ?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please respectfully note that if you or someone in your home is suffering with COVID symptoms, you must call the practice first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are providing checkups as normal, and we are sending reminders to patients to book their regular checkups again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"when-you-arrive\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When you arrive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patients do not have to wear a mask anymore, but are welcome to continue using a mask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are or were shielding, then do ask if we can schedule your appointments earlier in the day as we did before to help minimise the risk to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"i-have-not-had-a-checkup-for-a-while-will-i-be-deregistered\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">I have not had a checkup for a while, will I be deregistered ?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you do not have a checkup <em>with a dentist<\/em> at the practice for two years, then we will allocate your NHS position to the next patient on our waiting list.  Our ability to provide NHS care is restricted and we aim to allocate resources fairly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"newpatientInfo\">&nbsp;<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"new-patients\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a>New patients<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We have temporarily stopped taking on new NHS patients.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 19\/05\/2026 new NHS patients will be placed onto a waiting list. Patients will then be contacted in turn as new places become available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note that once you are contacted you will need to book an exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-f798e239\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \"><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do I see my dentist now ? Please respectfully note that if you or someone in your home is suffering with COVID symptoms, you must call the practice first. We are providing checkups as normal, and we are sending reminders to patients to book their regular checkups again. When you arrive Patients do not &#8230; <a title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/wyndcottdental.co.uk\/?page_id=370\" aria-label=\"More on Frequently Asked Questions\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","ghostkit_customizer_options":"","ghostkit_custom_css":"","ghostkit_custom_js_head":"","ghostkit_custom_js_foot":"","ghostkit_typography":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-370","page","type-page","status-publish"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"gs-tiny":false,"xl":false,"xxl":false,"xxxl":false,"xxxxl":false,"xxxxxl":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"William","author_link":"https:\/\/wyndcottdental.co.uk\/?author=1"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"How do I see my dentist now ? 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