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NHS dentistry in Cornwall branded ‘a failure of staggering proportions’
The director of public health at Cornwall Council has branded the county’s NHS dental services “a failure of staggering proportions.” Rachel Wigglesworth made the comments in response to a new report, which was recently presented to the council’s Health and Adult Social Care Committee. The report revealed that a third of 12-year-olds in the county […]
Relief for patients in Flint as new NHS dental provider takes over Bupa practice
Dental patients in Flint are breathing a sigh of relief after a new NHS provider was found to take over the former Bupa Dental practice. The clinic, which is located on Acorn Business Park, has been taken over by Limewood Dental Care. Bupa Dental announced that it would shut the Flint practice earlier this year, […]
New dental surgery to open in Didcot
A new dental surgery is set to open in Didcot following approval from planning officers at South Oxfordshire District Council. An application was submitted to the council in April by Corona Vulcan Didcot II Limited on behalf an unnamed dental business. The change of use application relates to a unit located in the Orchard Centre […]
Dental patients left in the lurch after Edinburgh practice goes private
NHS dental patients have been left in the lurch after a practice in Edinburgh switched to private care. Patients at Links Dental in Bruntsfield were sent an email recently confirming that the practice would deregister NHS patients from October. Patients have been given an option to sign up for a private plan, which starts at […]
Cornwall woman launches fund for emergency dental care after losing most of her teeth
A woman from Cornwall has launched an urgent appeal to fund private dental treatment after losing most of her teeth. Cara Smith is appealing to the public to donate £2,000 to pay for emergency dental treatment. She needs to raise the money to see a private dentist because the waiting list for NHS care is […]
Former dental nurse opens new restaurant after launching lockdown business
A former dental nurse from Greater Manchester has opened a new restaurant after launching a new business during the pandemic. Self-employed dental nurse, Abbie Owens, was unable to work during the lockdowns. Short of money and with time to spare, Abbie learned how to cook from watching YouTube videos. Before the pandemic, she had never […]
Husband and wife team take the reins at Portishead dental practice
A husband and wife dental team has taken the reins at a Portishead dental practice. Dr Karim Abdel-Khalek and his wife, Sarah, have taken over at Combe Road Dental. The couple is currently in the process of rebranding the Somerset clinic, which was established in 1994. The duo has combined clinical experience of over 50 […]
Orthodontic chain submits application to create new Glasgow clinic in former dry cleaning store
An orthodontic chain, which is expanding rapidly, is set to open a new clinic in a former dry cleaning store in Glasgow. The owners of Smile 2 Impress, which has clinics across Spain and the UK, have requested permission to change the use of premises in Mitchell Street in Glasgow city centre. If the plans […]
Royal Navy launches new recruitment drive for dental professionals
The Royal Navy has launched a new recruitment drive for dental professionals. The Navy is looking to add more dentists, dental nurses and dental hygienists to its ranks as part of a major recruitment drive. There are a number of positions available, including several postings that involve overseas deployment. The Ministry of Defence has loosened […]
Patients resort to drastic measures amid NHS dentist shortages
Dental patients are resorting to drastic measures as it becomes increasingly difficult to get an appointment with an NHS dentist. Some patients are so desperate to ease pain and discomfort caused by dental problems that they are carrying out procedures to extract and repair cracked, decayed and broken teeth at home. James Crick, 27, recently […]
