Cosmetic Dentistry Guide News
Waiting times for outpatient dental treatment increase in Scotland
Waiting times for outpatient dental treatment have increased in Scotland. Figures obtained by the Liberal Democrats in Scotland show that the average waiting time for outpatient treatment has increased across twelve health boards since 2019. For in-patient and day cases, the average wait has increased across eight health boards. One patient waited over three years […]
Powys pensioner faced with 100-mile trip to see a dentist
A pensioner from Powys is travelling 100 miles to see a dentist because there are no appointments available closer to home. Dafydd Williams, 73, lives in Newtown but has to travel to Telford in Shropshire to see a dentist. Mr Williams has lived in the area for 20 years and said that it’s virtually impossible […]
Dentists raise concerns over online braces
Dental experts have raised concerns over the safety of online braces following a surge in the demand for clear aligners patients can order on the Internet. The demand for perfect smiles has driven a sharp rise in sales of clear aligners, which are available from companies, such as Smile Direct Club (SDC). Smile Direct Club […]
Dental hygienist welcomes recommendations to ban ‘cake culture’ in workplaces
A dental hygienist has welcomed recommendations from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to ban ‘cake culture’ in workplaces. Professor Susan Jebb, chair of the FSA, provoked widespread debate after suggesting that cakes that should be banned from workplaces and likening the practice of bringing sweet treats to work to passive smoking. She suggested that colleagues […]
Dentist highlights dental tourism risks, as Love Island returns
A leading dentist has highlighted the risks of dental tourism, as Love Island returns to TV screens. Following the launch of series 9 of the show in South Africa, Mr Woodhouse appeared on the Guardian podcast to discuss the potential dangers of going abroad for treatment to get a Love Island smile. Love Island is […]
Fife dental practice to reopen after 14 months
A dental practice in Back Dykes, Fife is reopening after 14 months. Auchtermuchty Dental Practice closed during the pandemic due to staff shortages. The owners of the practice were unable to find a dentist, meaning that the clinic was effectively closed for over a year. Now, the practice has new owners and the team is […]
Shetland dental practice to close following sudden death of dentist
A dental practice in Shetland will close permanently following the sudden death of dentist, Dr David Lubbe, on January 1st. Dental Shetland has shut following the unexpected death of Dr Lubbe, who passed away at home on New Year’s Day at the age of 73. Dr Lubbe had just returned from feeding his sheep when […]
Health minister promises Taunton MP positive news on dental services
Health minister, Neil O’Brien has promised the MP for Taunton Deane, Rebecca Pow, that positive news on dental services is coming soon. Ms Pow met with Mr O’Brien recently to discuss NHS dental services within her constituency. She identified dentistry as one of the top issues affecting local people and wanted to speak with the […]
NHS England publishes new guidelines for dental therapists and hygienists
NHS England has published new guidelines regarding the roles of dental therapists and hygienists. The guidance, which is entitled, ‘Supporting the use of skill mix in NHS general dental practice,’ is part of a wider plan to update the NHS dental contract and enable practice owners to make full use of the skills of all […]
Lincolnshire patient slams dental system after driving 80 miles for a filling
A patient from Lincolnshire has slammed the dental system after driving 80 miles to get an appointment for a filling. Stephen Palmer, 68, from Mablethorpe, described the situation as an “absolute joke” after making a 160-mile round trip to see a dentist in Nottingham. Mr Palmer, who has cancer, resorted to contacting practices in other […]
