Sir, amid the many current uncertainties dental practitioners have, trainees also have an additional worry regarding their training and how this will impact them in the future. The bearing COVID-19 has had on clinical activity means that many patients being treated and prepared for cases will be delayed, target case numbers and important clinical exposure will reduce, negatively impacting trainees' progression. Additionally, redeployment into other areas of the trust to aid with the response to COVID-19 may divert trainees' attention from their own speciality. With royal colleges already cancelling and postponing courses and exams, this adds the stress on trainees approaching the end of the pathway across all specialities.

All resources should and will be directed into ensuring facilities and measures to protect the safety and wellbeing of patients. However, a structure needs to be developed to account for the disruption in training COVID-19 has caused and facilitate the progression of the trainees without compromising the quality and integrity of the respected specialities.