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Popular Bath dentist downs his drill after nearly 40 years

Popular Bath dentist downs his drill after nearly 40 years

A popular Bath dentist has downed his drill after almost 40 years of treating patients in the city. Dr Phillip Pettemerides was born in Bath, he studied at the City of Bath Technical College and he bought a practice in the city in 1984. Phillip’s family is originally from Cyprus but his mother is English […]


New study suggests dental patients with severe mental health disorders are ‘falling through the cracks’

New study suggests dental patients with severe mental health disorders are ‘falling through the cracks’

A new study suggests that dental patients who have severe mental health disorders are falling through the cracks. Researchers from the University of York found that people who have severe mental health conditions are struggling to get the oral health support they need. Patients with illnesses, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, are three times more […]


Dentists urge the government to freeze NHS dental charges as living costs soar

Dentists urge the government to freeze NHS dental charges as living costs soar

Dentists have urged the government to freeze NHS dental charges as the cost of living continues to soar. Eddie Crouch, chair of the British Dental Association, has written to the health secretary, Sajid Javid, on behalf of all dentists in England. In the letter, Mr Crouch encouraged Mr Javid to avoid a price hike with […]


BDA warns NHS dentistry could disappear as thousands of practices cut ties

BDA warns NHS dentistry could disappear as thousands of practices cut ties

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that NHS dentistry could die out, as studies show that thousands of dental practices have cut ties with the service. Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, 3,000 dentists have left the NHS. The BDA fears that NHS dentistry will disappear if practices continue to “sever […]


Dental patients in Somerset turn to DIY dentistry

Dental patients in Somerset turn to DIY dentistry

Dental patients in Somerset are turning to DIY dentistry as a result of a lack of NHS appointments. Healthwatch Somerset reported that patients are facing a choice between travelling out of the region, paying for private care or trying to tackle pain themselves at home because there are no practices accepting new NHS patients. One […]


New children’s dental health campaign launches in Doncaster

New children’s dental health campaign launches in Doncaster

A new dental health campaign, which encourages children to choose healthy drinks, has launched in Doncaster. The Kind to Teeth campaign is part of the Give Up Loving Pop (GULP) initiative, which raises awareness of the benefits of making healthy drinks choices. The campaign urges parents, carers and children to replace fizzy pop and sugary […]


Dental patients in East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire face waits of 3 years for NHS appointments

Dental patients in East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire face waits of 3 years for NHS appointments

Dental patients in East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire face waits of up to three years for NHS dental appointments, according to a recent report. Research carried out by Healthwatch England revealed that a growing number of patients in the region are struggling to get an appointment, with very few NHS places available. The watchdog, which […]


Dental charity promotes good oral health during National Smile Month

Dental charity promotes good oral health during National Smile Month

The Oral Health Foundation is promoting good oral health for all during National Smile Month. National Smile Month is an annual campaign, which raises awareness of the importance of looking after the teeth and gums. Run by the foundation, the campaign encourages everyone to take good care of their mouths and understand the value of […]


Family flies to Brazil to avoid dental waiting lists

Family flies to Brazil to avoid dental waiting lists

A family from the UK has flown to Brazil to avoid waiting to see a dentist. Stuart and Kedma Woodmansey decided to travel to Kedma’s home city of Sao Paolo because they couldn’t get a dental appointment. The family has tried to register with local NHS dentists for the last five years. There is currently […]


Dentaid hosts third dental clinic in Suffolk amid worsening access issues

Dentaid hosts third dental clinic in Suffolk amid worsening access issues

Dental charity, Dentaid, has hosted a third dental clinic in Suffolk as access issues continue to bite. The charity, which usually provides support overseas, as well as helping out with initiatives for rural communities and the homeless and vulnerable, visited Suffolk for the third time recently to offer free dental treatment for people who can’t […]