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New dental clinic for patients with special needs opens at Cheshunt Community Hospital

New dental clinic for patients with special needs opens at Cheshunt Community Hospital

A new dental clinic for patients with special needs has opened at Cheshunt Community Hospital. The state-of-the-art facility, which was purpose-built, will provide services for patients across Hertfordshire. Previously used as a minor surgery department, the wing has undergone renovation work to create a modern, spacious unit, which is equipped to provide first-class services for […]


Devon dentist claims dentistry’s top honour

Devon dentist claims dentistry’s top honour

A dentist from North Devon has been awarded dentistry’s most prestigious honour. Ian Mills, founding partner of Torrington Dental Practice, has been awarded the highest honour in the profession. Mr Mills is the first recipient of the College Medal, which is bestowed by the College of General Dentistry, formerly the Faculty of General Dental Practice […]


Tory MPs encourage oversees recruitment to bolster dentist numbers

Tory MPs encourage oversees recruitment to bolster dentist numbers

Some Tory MPs have called for a recruitment drive to encourage dentists from overseas to work in the UK. As the number of dentists working within the NHS falls, some Conservative MPs have advised government ministers to consider bringing more dentists from abroad into the country to bolster numbers. Bob Seely, the MP for the […]


Scottish dental leaders issue stark warning over growing backlog

Scottish dental leaders issue stark warning over growing backlog

Dental leaders in Scotland have issued stark warnings over the future of dentistry, as backlogs continue to grow. The latest statistics from Public Health Scotland suggest that dentists carried out over 858,000 fewer treatments between 2020 and 2022 in comparison to the 24-month period leading up to the start of the pandemic. Data also suggests […]


Mydentist reveals plans to merge three Middlesbrough dental practices

Mydentist reveals plans to merge three Middlesbrough dental practices

Mydentist, one of the UK’s largest dental chains, has revealed plans to merge three dental practices in Middlesbrough. If the proposals get the green light, the clinics on Cargo Fleet Lane, Marton Road and Martonside Way will merge to form one practice at Cleveland Retail Park. Mydentist is currently inviting residents to share their thoughts […]


York dental practice to stop NHS services

York dental practice to stop NHS services

The dental access crisis in York is set to deepen after a practice on the outskirts of the city centre confirmed it would be stopping NHS dental services. Until recently, York Dental Practice in Clifton Moor was a mixed practice, offering NHS and private dental services. Now, the owners have revealed that the practice will […]


Boots launches new initiative to help struggling families with oral care

Boots launches new initiative to help struggling families with oral care

High street chemist, Boots, has launched a new initiative to help families that are struggling to afford oral hygiene products. The Ask for Jesse campaign enables those who are struggling to access free oral care products for children. By simply ‘asking for Jesse’ at Boots stores, parents and carers will be able to benefit from […]


Clyde Munro secures £25 million funding boost to expand

Clyde Munro secures £25 million funding boost to expand

Scotland’s largest dental chain, Clyde Munro, has secured additional funding worth £25 million to expand. Banking and wealth management firm, Investec, has provided the funding to facilitate further growth. Clyde Munro currently has 54 dental practices across Scotland and the team is eyeing up new acquisitions. Established in 2015 by Jim Hall, the company had […]


Historic Selby building to become new dental practice

Historic Selby building to become new dental practice

A historic building in Selby is set for a new chapter after planning officers approved proposals for a new dental practice. The former NatWest building, which is opposite Selby Abbey, has been earmarked for a new dental clinic as part of a project to enhance the historic part of the town centre. The premises have […]


Billingham dental practice saves local football club

Billingham dental practice saves local football club

A Billingham dental practice has come to the rescue of a local football club, which was facing extinction after 99 years. Queensway Dental, which has been based in the town for 20 years, donated £10,000 to save Billingham Synthonia. The club plays in the Northern League and was established almost 100 years ago. The club […]