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Warrington dental patients worry for the future as town practice goes private
Dental patients in Warrington say they are worried for the future after another practice in the town went private. Appleton Park Dental covers a large part of the town but from March, it is only accepting private patients. Patients who previously had NHS dentists at the practice said they were upset and disappointed to hear […]
Unlicensed Botox providers to be banned in England
Unlicensed Botox providers are set to be banned in England under new plans to protect patients. The health secretary, Sajid Javid, has revealed plans to introduce licences for cosmetic treatments, including Botox and dermal fillers. Currently, there is very little regulation and practitioners do not have to hold a licence to administer treatment. Botox is […]
Rayleigh dental practice set to go private
A dental practice in Rayleigh, Essex is set to go private. Patients at The Smile Centre have been notified of plans to cease NHS dental services. From June 1st, the clinic will only provide private dental care. Patients, many of whom have been at the practice for several years, are angry and disappointed about the […]
Patients queued from 5am for Dentaid’s mobile clinic in Suffolk
Patients in Suffolk queued from 5am to see a dentist last month. Dentaid, a charity, which has stepped in to try to plug gaps in the county, held two mobile clinics in February. The first, in Leiston, attracted crowds from the early hours, with the first patients turning up just before 5am. Leiston currently has […]
Fyfield dental nurse prepares for charity skydive ahead of Uganda trip
A brave dental nurse from Fyfield is preparing to take to the skies for a charity skydive ahead of a trip to Uganda later this year. Susie Elliott, an agency dental nurse, is doing a skydive in March to raise money for a trip to Uganda with Dentaid in June. Susie has worked as a […]
Dentist shortage leaves thousands unable to access NHS care in York
A shortage of dentists means that thousands of people are unable to access NHS dental services in York. Recent statistics show that only 59% of residents have a dentist and practices in the city are struggling to cope with the demand for treatment. A representative from Perfect Smile Clinic said that they feared the team […]
Mydentist confirms Blackburn practice merger
UK dental provider, mydentist, has confirmed plans to merge two practices in Blackburn. As part of a £1.2 million development project, the practices in Preston New Road and Langham Road will close and relocate to a new site in Railway Road. Work at the new dental centre in Railway Road has been underway for some […]
Leith dental practice joins Clyde Munro group
A popular Leith dental practice has new owners. KF Dental has joined the Clyde Munro group. The practice, which is located in East Hermitage Place, has around 5,000 patients. Founded in 2016 by husband-and-wife team, Katrina Trocka and Fotis Pappas, KF Dental offers a wide range of NHS and private dental services. The site has […]
Dental experts share simple tips to boost oral health
Dental experts have shared some simple tips to help the public boost oral health, as many struggle to access routine dental services. Most dental conditions are preventable and making small changes to brushing habits, diet and lifestyle choices can make a big difference. Dr Mervyn Druian, from the London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry, urged those […]
Isle of Wight MP urges health bosses to apply for funding to clear dental backlogs
Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, has urged health bosses to apply for additional government funding to clear dental backlogs. The government recently confirmed that £50 million would be injected into NHS dental services to fund 350,000 extra appointments. The money will be used to encourage dentists to work outside of normal working hours to […]
