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Isle of Wight dental access issues continue as bid to find new provider fails

Isle of Wight dental access issues continue as bid to find new provider fails

Dental access issues continue to deepen on the Isle of Wight despite efforts to increase NHS capacity. Patients on the Isle of Wight are still struggling to get appointments following a review of services on the island. The review highlighted widespread access issues, prompting NHS England to propose a new super-surgery. The new practice would […]


Tributes pour in following sudden death of Ulverston dentist

Tributes pour in following sudden death of Ulverston dentist

Tributes have poured in following the sudden death of a retired dentist from Ulverston. Gordon Thistlethwaite died on May 19th after an accident at home. The 79-year-old was a popular, well-known figure in the community, having run a dental surgery in Ulverston for most of his career. Gordon grew up in the town and spent […]


Dental places in short supply in Cornwall as 30,000 fewer adults have a dentist

Dental places in short supply in Cornwall as 30,000 fewer adults have a dentist

There is a severe shortage of dental places in Cornwall, according to a new report. Research carried out by the NHS for Cornwall Council shows that the number of adults who have a dentist has fallen by 30,000 in just six months. In June 2021, 188,800 adults had an NHS dentist compared with 155,985 in […]


Dentists issue warning over impact of acidic drinks

Dentists issue warning over impact of acidic drinks

Dentists have issued a warning over the impact of drinking acidic beverages, including those that are marketed as healthy alternatives to sugary drinks. Dr Khaled Kasem, a leading orthodontist, is encouraging the public to steer clear of acidic drinks, including lemon water and shop-bought juices and smoothies. Lemon water has become a popular health trend […]


Dentaid mobile clinic treats 35 patients in Bury St Edmunds

Dentaid mobile clinic treats 35 patients in Bury St Edmunds

A mobile dental unit run by the charity, Dentaid, provided free treatment for 35 patients on a visit to Bury St Edmunds on May 19th. The charity stepped in to help plug gaps in NHS dental provision in the county, which is one of the worst-affected areas in terms of dental access. Dentaid’s mobile van […]


Worcestershire dental teams support National Smile Month campaign

Worcestershire dental teams support National Smile Month campaign

Dental teams across Worcestershire are supporting the Oral Health Foundation’s National Smile Month campaign. The campaign, which runs from May 16th to June 16th, raises awareness of key oral health issues, encouraging people up and down the country to take good care of their smiles. In Worcestershire, practices and community dental teams have been spreading […]


Mydentist dental practice in Ammanford to close this summer

Mydentist dental practice in Ammanford to close this summer

The mydentist dental practice in Ammanford is set to close this summer. In a statement issued on Friday 27th May, mydentist confirmed that the surgery, which is located in Margaret Street, will close permanently on July 31st. Patients who are currently undergoing treatment will have courses completed by the closure date and emergency treatment will […]


London woman issues dental tourism warning after botched treatment

London woman issues dental tourism warning after botched treatment

A woman from London has issued a warning to others considering going abroad for dental treatment after undergoing a cosmetic dental procedure in Iran. Aida Azizii, 26, decided to share her story online after botched treatment left her with teeth that looked like ‘piano keys.’ Aida went to a practice in Tehran while visiting family […]


BDA calls for new contract by 2023 to save NHS dentistry

BDA calls for new contract by 2023 to save NHS dentistry

The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged the government to implement a new NHS dental contract by 2023 to save the service. Speaking to ministers about the current crisis in NHS dentistry, Shawn Charlwood, chair of the General Dental Practice Committee, said that NHS dentists feel as though they have been ‘chewed up and spat […]


London charity provides free dental care for refugees

London charity provides free dental care for refugees

A charity based in London has provided free dental care for refugees. The Dental Wellness Trust, which is based in Hampstead, recently offered free oral health sessions for children in the city, providing care for 35 refugees and asylum seekers. The charity aims to fill gaps in NHS provision, stepping in when people who need […]