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Hereford mum unable to find an NHS dentist for her family for 4 years

Hereford mum unable to find an NHS dentist for her family for 4 years

A mum of two from Hereford has spoken out after struggling to find an NHS dentist for her family for four years. Zoe Backhouse is still trying to find a practice that is taking on new NHS patients four years after starting her search. She said she has contacted every NHS surgery in the county […]


Worcester dentist warns patients over unsafe DIY aligners

Worcester dentist warns patients over unsafe DIY aligners

A dentist from Worcester has advised patients to avoid unsafe DIY aligners amid a surge in the popularity of adult braces. Dr Anam Sadozai, from the Shrubbery Dental Practice, issued a warning over DIY braces, which are available to order online. She suggested that using braces that are not properly fitted and undergoing treatment without […]


Suffolk to lose two dental practices as Bupa Dental Care confirms closures

Suffolk to lose two dental practices as Bupa Dental Care confirms closures

Suffolk is set to lose two dental practices after Bupa Dental Care confirmed the closure of 85 clinics by the end of 2023. Bupa Dental Care has announced plans to sell, merge or close 85 clinics across the UK, including the practices in Eye and Brandon. Suffolk is one of the worst-affected areas in terms […]


Bupa Dental Care to shut 85 practices

Bupa Dental Care to shut 85 practices

Bupa Dental Care has revealed plans to close or merge up to 85 dental practices as a result of recruitment issues and challenges facing the industry. The chain, which currently operates more than 400 clinics across the UK, will shut, sell or merge 85 practices by the end of the year. This means that the […]


Shropshire Council secures funding boost for oral health schemes

Shropshire Council secures funding boost for oral health schemes

Shropshire Council has secured extra funding from NHS England to run oral health schemes for adults and children. The cash injection will allow the council to fund initiatives, including providing oral hygiene packs and buying oral health resources for early years centres and pre-schools. The toothbrush and toothpaste packs will be handed out via community […]


Swindon councillor calls for school visits amid dental place shortage

Swindon councillor calls for school visits amid dental place shortage

A Swindon councillor has called for dentists to start visiting schools, as children struggle to access NHS dental care. Statistics from NHS England suggest that more than 50% of children in Swindon don’t currently have access to an NHS dentist. The access rate of 47.6% in Wiltshire is slightly higher than the national average of […]


North East dental practices ramp up recruitment campaign to fill gaps

North East dental practices ramp up recruitment campaign to fill gaps

Dental practices in the North East of England have ramped up recruitment campaigns to fill gaps in the workforce. Practices across the region are advertising roles, with an immediate start available in many cases. Many employers have added incentives to lure dentists, dental nurses and hygienists to clinics based in Middlesbrough, Darlington, Morpeth, Gateshead, Newcastle […]


Over 20% of Brits don’t have a dentist, new figures show

Over 20% of Brits don’t have a dentist, new figures show

A new survey has revealed that more than 20% of Brits don’t currently have a dentist. A poll by YouGov suggests that 22% of adults are not currently on a practice list. More than a third of those who don’t have a dentist say they cannot find a practice accepting new patients and 5% of […]


Plans revealed to boost NHS dental care in North Wales

Plans revealed to boost NHS dental care in North Wales

Plans to boost NHS dental care in North Wales have been revealed. Representatives from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) recently provided an update on increasing capacity in the area after submitting proposals to the Welsh Government in January to secure extra funding. The board highlighted a number of priority areas, including Conwy, Llandudno and […]


Norfolk dentist claims some children have never seen a toothbrush

Norfolk dentist claims some children have never seen a toothbrush

A dentist from Norfolk has claimed that some children he visits in local schools have never seen a toothbrush. Stuart McCance visits schools in Waveney, Suffolk and Norfolk as part of a volunteer programme, which helps around 800 students. Mr McCance said that he is increasingly worried about standards of oral health among children in […]