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Cornwall Council to discuss NHS dental access issues, as 48,000 people wait for a place
Cornwall Council has put NHS dental access issues firmly on the agenda, as 48,000 people wait for a place to become available. At a meeting on Tuesday 16th April, councillors discussed the problem of finding an NHS dentist in the county. A shortage of dentists is one of two motions that were put on the […]
Cumbria community dental services launch upskilling initiative to tackle waiting lists
Community and special care dental services in Cumbria have launched new upskilling initiatives in a bid to reduce waiting times and enable more local patients to benefit from sedation services. Teams across the county, which operate from hospitals including Westmorland General Hospital, have introduced measures to upskill dental therapists, nurses and dentists to enable them […]
Barnsley manager undergoes emergency dental treatment following altercation with Fleetwood boss Joey Barton
The manager of Barnsley FC, Daniel Stendel, has undergone emergency dental treatment after being involved in a post-match altercation with Fleetwood boss, Joey Barton. It is thought that Mr Stendel was attacked by Barton after Saturday’s match at Oakwell. Having won the game 4-2, the Barnsley manager was heading to the dressing room, when the […]
Health chiefs encouraged to make Norfolk a more attractive proposition for dentists, as shortage affects access
Health chiefs have been encouraged to make Norfolk a more attractive proposition for dentists, as a shortage of practitioners across the county contributes to access problems. At a meeting of Norfolk County Council’s health overview and scrutiny committee, Nick Stolls, secretary of the Norfolk Local Dentist Committee, said that the region struggles to attract dentists […]
Glasgow dental practice owners submit plans to relocate to larger premises
The owners of a dental practice in Glasgow have submitted plans to relocate to larger premises. The Tiwari Watson Dental Care team is hoping to move across the road to take advantage of bigger premises, which would enable the practice to expand. The current site on Springburn Road is too small, according to the application, […]
Truro councillor calls for urgent action, as 50,000 people wait for an NHS dental place
A Truro councillor has called for urgent action, as 50,000 people across Cornwall wait for an NHS dental place. Independent councillor, Loic Rich, has requested that Cornwall Council backs calls for immediate intervention, as research shows that there are now more than 48,000 people on dental waiting lists. Mr Rich has widespread support from other […]
Norfolk dental patients struggle to get a dental appointment, as NHS dentist shortage takes its toll
Dental patients in Norfolk are struggling to get an NHS dental appointment amid a shortage of NHS dentists. Information that has been released prior to a meeting of Norfolk County Council’s Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Thursday 11th April confirmed that three surgeries have closed since November. Secretary of the Local Dental Committee, Nick […]
Bupa Dental Care completes the acquisition of Fulham’s Metamorphosis Orthodontics
Bupa Dental Care has successfully completed the acquisition of Fulham-based private orthodontic clinic, Metamorphosis Orthodontics. The deal, which was overseen by Christie & Co, will further boost Bupa’s presence in the UK and underline its status as one of the country’s prime dental providers. Bupa has expanded its network across the UK in recent years, […]
New Irish oral health policy will provide free treatment for children and focus on preventative care
A new oral health policy, which was launched by Ireland’s Department of Health on Wednesday 3rd April will provide free dental care for children up to the age of 16 and focus on preventative measures. Under new guidelines, which are expected to cost around 80 million euros per year, health ministers are planning to offer […]
Wakefield emergency dental service saved at the last minute
An emergency dental service has been saved at the last minute, after the provider made a dramatic U-turn under pressure from local councillors. Urgent treatment has been provided by Local Care Direct from a base at Newstead House for several years, but the future of the out-of-hours service was put into doubt after the company […]
