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Retired Penarth dentist celebrates 100th birthday

Retired Penarth dentist celebrates 100th birthday

A retired dentist has celebrated his 100th birthday in Penarth. George Watkeys turned 100 on August 29th 2022. Born to Rachel and Frank Watkeys in Merthyr Tydfil in 1922, George was called up to serve in the RAF after finishing his education at Monkton House School in Cardiff, which later became Kings Monkton School. During […]


Darlington Council health committee to discuss dental access issues

Darlington Council health committee to discuss dental access issues

Darlington Council’s Health and Housing Scrutiny Committee is set to discuss local dental access issues. Councillor Eddie Heslop has put together a dossier of reports, stories, emails, social media comments and messages from residents to get an insight into the current situation. Mr Heslop reached out to local people via social media and email to […]


Dentist withdraws plans to convert Barrowford chapel into new practice

Dentist withdraws plans to convert Barrowford chapel into new practice

A dentist has withdrawn plans to convert a chapel in Barrowford into a new practice and apartments. Tom Friar submitted a planning application to turn Saint Peter and Pauls Roman Catholic Church in Gisburn Road into a new dental practice and three apartments in June. He has now notified Pendle Borough Council to withdraw the […]


Over 70% of hospitals have seen increases in patients with oral health problems

Over 70% of hospitals have seen increases in patients with oral health problems

More than 70% of hospitals have seen an increase in the number of patients admitted with oral health problems, according to research from GB News. Researchers found that 73% of the hospitals that responded to a Freedom of Information request had experienced a rise in cases of oral illnesses and injuries in 2021. The report […]


Volunteers provide free dental care for hundreds in North Carolina

Volunteers provide free dental care for hundreds in North Carolina

Volunteers provided free dental care for hundreds of people in North Carolina recently. A team of 45 dentists was joined by hygienists, nurses and therapists, as well as general volunteers, to host more than 600 patients at the Mission of Mercy in Gastonia. Over the course of two days, hundreds of people received free dental […]


TV dentist shares tips to help patients get appointments

TV dentist shares tips to help patients get appointments

A TV dentist has shared tips to help patients to get appointments. Appearing on ITV’s Lorraine show during a feature on DIY dentistry, Dr Surina Sehgal spoke to Christine Lampard about the current situation and offered advice to help those struggling to see a dentist. Patients who have dental issues who are trying to get […]


A third of adults have seen an NHS dentist in the last two years

A third of adults have seen an NHS dentist in the last two years

A third of UK adults have seen an NHS dentist in the last two years, according to new figures from NHS Digital. Statistics show that 34% of adults had an NHS dental appointment in the 24-month period ending on March 31st, 2022. Within the same time frame before the pandemic, 49.6% of adults saw an […]


New data reveals extent of UK ‘dental deserts’

New data reveals extent of UK ‘dental deserts’

New data has revealed the extent of ‘dental deserts’ in the UK. In some parts of England, there is only one dentist for over 2,000 patients. Statistics from NHS Digital show that in the worst-affected regions, including North Lincolnshire, there is just 1 dentist per 3,199 patients. Other areas that have been described as ‘dental […]


Norwich mum shares ‘nightmare’ experience after spending months in agony with broken tooth

Norwich mum shares ‘nightmare’ experience after spending months in agony with broken tooth

A mother-of-two from Norwich has shared her experiences of trying to access dental care after breaking her tooth at the start of the year. Claire Angelina broke her tooth in February but was unable to find a dentist willing to offer her an appointment, despite calling all the practices in the area. By March, Claire’s […]


40% of patients can’t afford dental appointments

40% of patients can’t afford dental appointments

A new survey has revealed that 40% of UK patients can’t afford to pay for dental appointments. A poll conducted by discount site vouchercodes.co.uk showed that cost is most likely to be a barrier for millennials, with 47% admitting that they’re avoiding going to the dentist due to costs. Even if the highest age groups […]