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Tributes pour in for popular retired dentist from North Yorkshire
Tributes have poured in following the death of a popular retired dentist from North Yorkshire. Laurence Dobson, an army veteran who worked as a dentist for decades, passed away on February 10th at the age of 80. Born in Surrey, Laurence spent his early years in Hertfordshire. He studied dentistry at Guy’s Hospital Dental School […]
London dentist warns patients against travelling to Turkey for cosmetic treatment
A dentist from London has warned patients to think twice about travelling to Turkey for cosmetic treatment after witnessing an increase in people needing remedial work. Dr Sahil Patel, a cosmetic dentist and owner of Marylebone Smile Clinic, is urging patients to avoid undergoing dental treatment overseas amid a surge in the popularity of dental […]
Norwich dental surgery submits expansion plans
The owners of a dental surgery in Norwich have submitted expansion plans to the city council. Patnam Elphick and Associates, which is located in Earlham Road, has already been given the green light for plans to extend the first floor to increase capacity. The development will add four new treatment rooms. The latest application outlines […]
Weymouth dental practice raises vital funds for Turkey and Syria earthquake appeal
A dental team from Weymouth has raised hundreds of pounds to help people in Turkey and Syria who have been affected by the recent earthquake. The team from DK Dental Practice & Lab has already organised one charity day and is currently working on another fundraising event to donate to the Penny Appeal. The fundraiser […]
NHS could offer cash incentives to boost dentist numbers amid shortages in Northumberland
The NHS is considering offering cash incentives to dentists to relocate to Northumberland amid severe shortages in the county. Two NHS contracts have been lost in Berwick recently and efforts to find new providers have proven unsuccessful. There are already significant waiting lists in the area due to pandemic backlogs and an increased demand for […]
11 million patients failed to get a dental appointment in 2022, data shows
New data suggests that around 11 million people in England failed to get a dental appointment in 2022. Analysis of the 2022 GP Patient Survey revealed that a quarter of adults in England were unable to see an NHS dentist last year. The shortage of NHS dental places is a national problem, but some areas […]
New dental practice set to open in former bank in Henley
A new dental practice is set to open in a former bank in Henley. The premises, which are located in Reading Road, were formerly used by Lloyds Bank. The chief executive of RSVP Holdings, Romey Chopra, submitted a planning application to convert the building into a dental clinic and three flats in October 2022. Planning […]
St Helens residents struggle to find NHS dental places
The residents of St Helens are struggling to find NHS dental places with no local practices taking on new patients. The NHS website suggests that none of the 25 practices listed in St Helens, Whiston and Prescot are currently offering new adult NHS patient places. Some practices have spaces for children and urgent cases but […]
East Yorkshire man travels to Turkey for dental treatment after failing to find a local dentist
A man from East Yorkshire has travelled to Turkey for dental treatment after failing to find a dental practice near his home. David Moore, from Bridlington, was due to have treatment for a broken tooth, but the practice he used to attend shut. After trying to contact other practices within 30 miles of his home […]
Dentists in Newcastle to test for stroke risk as part of pioneering trial
Dentists in Newcastle are taking part in a pioneering trial, which will see them testing patients to identify signs of increased stroke risk. As part of trial based at Newcastle Dental Hospital, dentists will test over 1,000 patients aged over 65. The aim is to identify those who have a commonly undiagnosed condition known as […]
