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Families spending thousands to fund private dental treatment amid NHS access crisis

Families spending thousands to fund private dental treatment amid NHS access crisis

Families are spending thousands of pounds to pay for private dental care because they cannot access NHS services, a BBC investigation has discovered. A report by the BBC shows that across the UK, 90% of dental practices are not accepting new adult NHS patients and 80% have no NHS child places available. In some parts, […]


New Preston dental practice offers 250 free appointments in July

New Preston dental practice offers 250 free appointments in July

A new dental practice based in Fulwood, Preston, offered 250 free dental appointments in July. Dentistry by Cure Clinics opened recently at Eastway Retail Hub. As the practice had not yet reached full capacity, lead dentist Chris Ball decided to offer available appointments to local people free of charge. The team made 250 slots available […]


DIY dentistry on the rise as patients can’t get NHS appointments

DIY dentistry on the rise as patients can’t get NHS appointments

DIY dentistry is on the rise because patients cannot get NHS appointments, a health watchdog has revealed. The director of Healthwatch England claims that a growing number of patients have been left with no choice but to suffer in pain or treat themselves at home. Louise Ansari, national director, described the current situation as “dire” […]


New BBC research reveals 90% of dental clinics are not accepting new NHS patients

New BBC research reveals 90% of dental clinics are not accepting new NHS patients

New BBC research has revealed the depth of the dental crisis facing the UK. An investigation into dental services showed that 90% of practices in the UK are not accepting new adult NHS patients. Only 20% have places available for children. In around 30% of the 200 councils in England, there are currently no dentists […]


Frontline dental professionals more likely to experience depression and anxiety during the pandemic

Frontline dental professionals more likely to experience depression and anxiety during the pandemic

Dental professionals who worked on the frontline during the early part of the pandemic were more likely to experience depression and anxiety than those who didn’t work on the frontline, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The study, which was carried out over a 12-month period from June […]


‘Turkey Teeth’ trends on TikTok as people share their dental tourism experiences

‘Turkey Teeth’ trends on TikTok as people share their dental tourism experiences

Posts accompanied by ‘Turkey Teeth’ slogans and hashtags are trending on social media platforms, including TikTok, as users share their experiences of dental tourism. The number of patients travelling overseas for treatment has increased significantly in the last few years due to the popularity of cosmetic dental services and exposure to celebrity smiles and adverts […]


Coventry woman left with debilitating pain following dental treatment in Turkey

Coventry woman left with debilitating pain following dental treatment in Turkey

A woman from Coventry said that she is suffering from debilitating pain after undergoing dental treatment in Turkey. Melissa Davies, 35, travelled to Turkey to have new veneers fitted after years of struggling with her confidence. She found a clinic online and spent £6,000 on the procedure. Melissa was desperate to feel confident when she […]


Cheshire councillor calls for rapid action to improve access to children’s dental services

Cheshire councillor calls for rapid action to improve access to children’s dental services

A Cheshire West and Chester councillor has called for rapid action to improve access to children’s NHS dental services. Cllr Bob Cernik, council cabinet member for children and families, said that urgent intervention was needed to tackle “backlog Britain.” Mr Cernik suggested that the country is “stuck in a queue” with everything from dental services […]


MPs call for new guidelines for non-surgical facial treatments

MPs call for new guidelines for non-surgical facial treatments

A group of MPs has called for new guidelines for non-surgical facial treatments following the publication of a report into the impact of edited pictures and cosmetic treatments on body image. The Health and Social Care Committee encouraged the government to take swift action to protect vulnerable individuals and reduce the risk of health issues […]


Riverdale Healthcare completes acquisition of Hanji Dental Group

Riverdale Healthcare completes acquisition of Hanji Dental Group

Riverdale Healthcare has completed the acquisition of Hanji Dental Group. Riverdale now owns almost 60 dental practices and a dental laboratory following the acquisition of Birmingham-based, Hanji Dental Group. Established by Dr Kiran Hanji in 2007, the chain ran 18 dental clinics, including practices in Wellingborough, Loughborough, Nottingham and Market Harborough. The deal is one […]