A dentist practice has closed after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus.

Nightingale Dental & Implant Centre in Sandhurst has temporarily closed the practice due to the positive case.

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The dentists will be closed and all appointments will be cancelled until Monday, October 19.

Patients are being told to avoid coming to the practice. 

A deep clean will be carried out over the next few days in anticipation of reopening.

A message posted on the website said: "The main front door will remain closed and all appointments will be cancelled until Monday 19th October. We ask that all patients avoid coming to the practice until they hear differently. Over the next few days staff will carry out a deep clean of the practice in anticipation of reopening.

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"If you wish to contact us, we ask that you contact us initially via email on info@sandhurstdentist.co.uk between our normal hours of Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

"If you have a dental emergency please call the practice on 01252 874 984 as we continue to triage over the phone. Please note that no appointments will be offered during this closure period, if you require emergency treatment you may need to be referred to an urgent dental care hub.

"We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding."