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Many countries have been easing lockdown restrictions. In England, dental practices are allowed to open again from today – but with new guidelines in place. Here are the experiences of two dentists in different parts of the world.

Dr Sarveen Mann owns a small practice in London, which is preparing to reopen on 15 June, and told BBC Outside Source: "It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster. We donated our PPE and our oxygen cylinder to the frontline so now we have to have it all back in place. There’s panic within the profession to get PPE."

Dr Jeff Cooper says getting PPE is a problem Image caption: Dr Jeff Cooper says getting PPE is a problem

Dr Jeff Cooper is a dentist in Wisconsin, US, whose practice reopened some weeks ago.

“We don’t have people in waiting rooms, they wait in cars and we call them in when necessary. We’ve got a real problem getting protective equipment, and masks are the worst. Our suppliers are rationing things out.”

What’s the reaction from patients been? “People have been very good, but those on reception have caught some flak from patients irate about having to wear a mask. “My choice is to tell them, ‘You’d be better served elsewhere’.”