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School survey reveals half of children in Plymouth don’t have a dentist
A recent survey conducted by teachers at a primary school in Plymouth shows that half of children don’t have access to a dentist. Staff at Whitleigh Primary School asked parents to fill in a questionnaire about dental care and oral health. They discovered that 48% of children are not currently registered with a dental practice. […]
General Dental Council confirms changes to make overseas registration more flexible
The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed changes to overseas registration for dental professionals to make the process easier and more flexible. The reforms, which were unveiled on February 16th, will come into action immediately. The primary changes are designed to enable more dental professionals from abroad to sit the ORE (Overseas Registration Exam), give […]
Mydentist confirms Chard practice closure
Mydentist has confirmed that its Chard practice will close at the end of March. The practice, which is located on Fore Street, will shut on March 31st. A spokesperson for the chain stated that it had been impossible to recruit new staff for the practice, which meant that there was no option but to close […]
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 […]
Community group fears Highland patients could face 140-mile trip to the dentist
Members of a community group in the Scottish Highlands has voiced concerns over access to NHS dentists as a local practice closes. Skye and Lochalsh Dental Practice is shutting, which will affect around 4,000 residents. The firm that runs the surgery is currently up for sale and the dentists are either leaving the region or […]
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 […]
Sussex dentist carries out emergency surgery on bear rescued from abandoned zoo
A dentist from West Sussex carried out emergency surgery to save a brown bear rescued from an abandoned zoo recently. Paul Cassar, who only treats human patients in the UK, was part of a rescue team charged with treating Norman, a 20-year-old Syrian brown bear. Norman, who weighs almost 40 stone, was found in an […]
British Dental Association claims most NHS dentists in Northern Ireland are losing money
The British Dental Association (BDA) in Northern Ireland claims that most dentists are losing money on NHS treatments. Preliminary data suggests that NHS dentists could be losing money on treatments, including fillings, crowns and tooth extractions. The BDA has suggested that financial pressures are contributing to increased numbers of dentists switching to private dentistry. There […]
Plans revealed to open new dental training centre and NHS clinic at the University of Suffolk
The University of Suffolk and the Integrated Care Board at NHS Suffolk and North East Essex have revealed plans for a new dental training centre and NHS clinic. The plans, which have been in the pipeline for a year and a half, have been described as a “game changer” by the university. Suffolk is one […]
