An integrated Urgent Dental Care Centre with Tier 2 Oral Surgery support was set up in Blackpool starting 24 th March 2020. This was in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first month 1433 patients had telephone consultations and 713 extractions were performed. The challenges surrounding set up and continuity of care are discussed.

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