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cord-026758-drhae7vy	Cox, M.	Incredulity and disappointment	2020-06-12		.txt	text/plain	821	51	65	Regulations were introduced in 2018 to advise on the management and use of dental amalgam as a restorative material. Sir, it was with incredulity and disappointment I read the article entitled Why re-invent the wheel if you've run out of road? Many current dental procedures utilise some of the most cutting-edge and non-invasive techniques available today. All other services could then be delivered via private dental practices, eliminating the often confusing and litigious mixing of 'private' and NHS dentistry. Over the past weeks we have seen many well-researched and practical standard operating procedures (SOPs) published by various dental associations, 3 corporate dental bodies, 4 and devolved government. 5 Even with the release of the CDO's 'Prompt to Prepare' and 'Resumption of Dental Services' letters published on 28 May, why are we still waiting for detailed guidance, SOPs and strong leadership? Standard Operating Procedures for Portman Dental Care Practices	./cache/cord-026758-drhae7vy.txt	./txt/cord-026758-drhae7vy.txt