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County Tyrone community left shocked by dentist’s death
A local community in County Tyrone has been left in shock following the death of a much-loved dentist. Denis Kelly, from Springfield, died on Monday February 13th following a car crash in January. He was 62 years old. Mr Kelly, the owner of Aughnacloy Dental Practice in Moore Street, Aughnacloy, was involved in a collision […]
Oxford dental clinic uses LED ceiling screens to soothe nervous patients
A dental clinic in Witney, Oxfordshire, is using giant LED ceiling screens to soothe nervous patients. Patients who attend Witney Dental Clinic can choose to gaze upon scenes depicting blue skies, clouds and hot air balloons, underwater creatures or trees while they undergo dental treatment. One treatment room has an LED screen showing the sky […]
Dentist highlights dental side effects of vaping
Vaping is often thought of as a less harmful alternative to smoking, but dentists have stressed that are risks. Dr Michael Heffernan, from The Wessex Dental Specialist Care, said that it is possible to tell that people vape simply by looking at their mouths. Vaping is not as damaging to oral health as smoking or […]
North West dental team spreads smiles in Morocco
A dental team from the North West has shared its experience of travelling to Morocco to provide dental care. Dr Navid Tahir and colleagues from Whitworth Dental Care and Park House practices in Rochdale and Accrington visited Morocco in October 2022 as part of a Dental Mavericks project. During their time in North Africa, the […]
Teachers giving out toothpaste, as cost of living crisis bites
Teachers are giving out toothpaste and toothbrushes at school, as the cost of living crisis hits families. A new survey revealed that 80% of teachers have given students toothpaste or a toothbrush. Over 80% believe there are kids at school who don’t have access to basic oral hygiene products and 41% suggest children can end […]
Tooth Fairy feels the squeeze as average rates drop
The average sum children receive for losing a tooth has decreased, suggesting that even the Tooth Fairy is feeling the squeeze during the cost of living crisis. A survey by Dental Phobia suggests that the average rate has dropped from £2.10 per tooth in 2018 to £1.90 per tooth in 2023. The poll, which involved […]
40% of dentists could quit the NHS by 2028, survey reveals
Up to 40% of dentists could quit the NHS within the next five years, according to a new survey from the Dental Defence Union (DDU). The study showed that a significant proportion of professionals are considering leaving the NHS due to “intolerable pressures.” More than 80% of dental workers said that workplace pressure has intensified […]
Hamilton dental practice has new owners
A dental practice in Hamilton has new owners. J & U Blessing, which was set up by siblings, John and Unit Blessing, over thirty years ago, has been sold to Mairead Kilcoyne. John and Unity decided to start putting the wheels in motion to sell the business as they neared retirement age. The duo wanted […]
Dental hygienist welcomes recommendations to ban ‘cake culture’ in workplaces
A dental hygienist has welcomed recommendations from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to ban ‘cake culture’ in workplaces. Professor Susan Jebb, chair of the FSA, provoked widespread debate after suggesting that cakes that should be banned from workplaces and likening the practice of bringing sweet treats to work to passive smoking. She suggested that colleagues […]
Fife dental practice to reopen after 14 months
A dental practice in Back Dykes, Fife is reopening after 14 months. Auchtermuchty Dental Practice closed during the pandemic due to staff shortages. The owners of the practice were unable to find a dentist, meaning that the clinic was effectively closed for over a year. Now, the practice has new owners and the team is […]
