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Swansea dental patients in shock after practice confirms plans to stop NHS services
Dental patients in Swansea have been left in shock after a practice confirmed plans to stop NHS services. The team at Crescent Dental Care in Uplands revealed that NHS provision will stop on March 31st. In a letter to patients, they outlined a number of reasons why NHS dentistry is no longer viable and said […]
Over 50% of residents in Milton Keynes don’t have an NHS dentist, survey reveals
A new survey suggests that over 50% of residents in Milton Keynes don’t have access to NHS dental services. Research carried out by MKFM revealed that 53.2% of people don’t have an NHS dentist in Milton Keynes. The online poll attracted a lot of comments from locals, many of whom had experienced difficulties getting an […]
Council to reject plans for dental practice relocation in Sleaford
North Kesteven District Council is set to reject plans for a dental practice relocation in Sleaford, Lincolnshire. The owner of Clover House Dental Practice submitted plans to move the existing practice to larger premises on the outskirts of town close to Valley Gate. The relocation would have allowed the practice to increase its capacity and […]
New scheme launches to cut waiting times for dental appointments for children in Jersey
A new scheme to cut waiting times for dental appointments for children has launched in Jersey. From January, five private dental clinics on the island will be offering free routine checks for children. The aim is to reduce waiting lists. There are currently more than 1,000 children waiting to see a dentist for their first […]
Cost of living bites, as 15% of adults avoid going to the dentist
The cost of living is taking its toll on dental patients, as 15% of adults avoid going to the dentist due to financial worries. A recent study by Healthwatch revealed that 15% of adults admitted to avoiding seeing a dentist in December 2022 because they were worried about the cost of treatment. This represents a […]
Fishguard dental practice to stop NHS services from April
A dental practice in Fishguard will stop providing NHS services from April 1st. West Street Dental Practice will offer private treatment only from the beginning of April. Until March 31st, patients will be able to access urgent NHS appointments. The team will also be contacting patients to ensure that courses of treatment that are already […]
Dentist highlights the potential dangers of New Year health fads
A new year often heralds the launch of a health kick. While making changes to our diets and exercise regimes can be beneficial, there are often dangers lurking. Dentist, Dr Payal Bhalla, from Ipswich Dental Surgery, has highlighted the potential drawbacks of popular health fads, including juice cleanses, drinking lemon water and swapping cow’s milk […]
County Durham dental practice has new owner
A long-established dental practice in County Durham has a new owner. First-time buyer, Dr Kenny Ip, has taken the reins at Stoney Field Dental Practice. Dr Ip bought the business, which has been running for over 60 years, from Dr Sebastian Pearey. Dr Pearey purchased the practice in 2015. Stoney Field Dental Practice, which is […]
No NHS dental places available in Sefton
There are currently no NHS dental places for adults available in Sefton, Merseyside. A report compiled by Healthwatch revealed that a lack of NHS places is contributing to difficulties accessing NHS dental services and an increase in calls to the group. Healthwatch representatives said that over 40% of calls they received in November 2022 were […]
Healthwatch survey reveals more patients are avoiding the dentist due to cost
A survey conducted by Healthwatch England has revealed that more patients are avoiding going to the dentist due to rising costs, including travel and transport. A recent poll of 2,000 adults showed that many people are avoiding going to the dentist because they can’t afford the cost of treatment or the cost of getting there […]
