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New figures show more than 100 children in Bury had teeth extracted in 2022
New figures show that more than 100 children in Bury had teeth extracted in hospital last year. Data from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities revealed that 110 children and teens had teeth removed in hospital in the 12-month period leading up to March 2022. This represents a significant rise on the previous year […]
Leeds dentist issues warning over ‘Turkey teeth’ as patients seek Love Island smiles
A dentist from Leeds has warned patients to think twice about going to Turkey for dental treatment amid a surge in the popularity of dental tourism. Dr John Hewitt believes that shows like Love Island and the growing popularity of social media have contributed to a sharp rise in the number of people taking an […]
Thousands more NHS dental patients to be deregistered in Dumfries and Galloway
Thousands of dental patients are set to be deregistered from an NHS dental practice in Dumfries and Galloway. The owners of the Blue Door Dental Practice have contacted NHS Dumfries and Galloway, confirming that 5,000 people will be removed from the register on May 31st 2023. The news follows similar updates from other practices in […]
Discussions underway to bring new dental practice to Callander
Discussions are underway to bring a new dental practice to Callander. Representatives from NHS Forth Valley confirmed that talks have begun with a view to opening a new NHS dental surgery in the town. There are currently no available new adult NHS places after the Infinity Blu Dental Care and Implant Clinic stopped providing NHS […]
Cumbernauld dental practice has new owner
A dental practice in Cumbernauld, Dunbartonshire has a new owner. The practice principals, Scott Edwards and Howard Smith, have sold the practice to associate dentist, Jane O’Toole, a first-time buyer. The business, which was established in 1980, attracted eleven offers. Ms O’Toole has been an associate at The Village Dental Surgery since 2014 and previous […]
Health bosses exploring new options amid dental access crisis in Basingstoke
Health bosses are exploring new options amid a deepening dental access crisis in Basingstoke. There are currently no new NHS adult places available at any of the 22 practices in the town, according to the NHS website. Some of the town’s dental clinics have switched to private services in the last two years and just […]
British Dental Association calls for action to tackle rising rates of decay among children
The British Dental Association (BDA) has called for urgent action to tackle rising rates of decay among children. Figures show that over 42,000 extraction procedures were carried out on children in hospitals in England in 2022. This represents an increase of almost 20,000 extractions from 2021. Tooth decay is the most common cause of hospital […]
Dental student debt doubles in a decade
The average student debt for dentists has doubled in a decade. New research, which was published in the British Dental Journal, shows that the average final year dental student now has £52,922 worth of debt. The figure has increased by over 50% since 2013. Debts include student and commercial loans. Researchers found that over 60% […]
Prestatyn set for new dental practice
The seaside town of Prestatyn could be about to welcome a new dental practice if planning officers give plans the green light. An applicant has submitted plans to open a new dental clinic at 5 Nant Hall Road. The premises were formerly used as a shop. If the change of use application is approved, the […]
Burnham-on-Sea dental team donates new clothes to keep RNLI volunteers warm
A dental team from Burnham-on-Sea has donated new clothing to keep RNLI volunteers warm during rescue operations at sea. Staff from College Street Dental, which is part of the Portman Group, wanted to make a donation to the RNLI. When they contacted the Burnham-on-Sea branch, representatives said that they had been thinking about buying new […]
