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British Dental Association warns of widening oral health gap between wealthy and poor children in Scotland

British Dental Association warns of widening oral health gap between wealthy and poor children in Scotland

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned of a widening oral health gap between wealthy and poor children in Scotland. The BDA suggests that NHS dentistry is at crisis point, with dentists leaving the NHS and growing numbers of patients left without a dentist. Chair of the body’s Scottish Dental Practice Committee, David McColl, branded […]


President Biden reschedules NATO meeting after undergoing root canal treatment

President Biden reschedules NATO meeting after undergoing root canal treatment

President Joe Biden was forced to miss an event and reschedule a meeting with the NATO General Secretary to undergo root canal treatment on Monday 12th June. The president complained of dental pain on Sunday 11th and was examined by the presidential dental team. He had X-rays and an initial root canal procedure, which was […]


Weston-super-Mare dental practice to go private

Weston-super-Mare dental practice to go private

A busy dental practice in Weston-super-Mare is set to go private, leaving patients looking for NHS dental care facing an anxious search for a new dentist. Mydentist has contacted patients registered at its Beaconsfield Road practice to inform them that the clinic will be moving to a new private dentistry model from September. Patients will […]


75% of Edinburgh dental practices not accepting new NHS patients

75% of Edinburgh dental practices not accepting new NHS patients

Residents in Edinburgh are finding it increasingly difficult to find a dentist, as data shows that 75% of practices are not accepting new NHS patients. Research suggests that the majority of practices in the city don’t currently have spaces for new patients. Of the ones that are accepting new patients, more than a third have […]


Thousands of patients in the South West face losing their NHS dentist

Thousands of patients in the South West face losing their NHS dentist

Thousands of patients in the South West are facing losing their NHS dentist within a few weeks. Campaigns to stop the closure of local practices have stepped up recently, with 7,000 patients set to lose access to NHS dental services via the closure of one practice in Bristol alone. Bupa Dental Care revealed that it […]


Figures show nearly half of registered patients in Scotland haven’t seen a dentist for 2 years

Figures show nearly half of registered patients in Scotland haven’t seen a dentist for 2 years

Figures show that almost half of patients who are registered with an NHS dentist in Scotland haven’t seen a dentist for at least two years. Statistics obtained by the Liberal Democrats via a Freedom of Information request show that 10% of people haven’t been to the dentist for ten years. In total, more than 2,200 […]


Otley dental practice switches to private dental care

Otley dental practice switches to private dental care

A dental practice in Otley has switched to private dental care, leaving many residents without access to NHS services. A statement issued by Manor Square Dental Practice suggests that there is no way of keeping the practice running as an NHS provider due to rising costs and a lack of funding for NHS dentistry by […]


New private dental practice opens in Eastbourne

New private dental practice opens in Eastbourne

A new private dental practice has opened in Eastbourne. David Neal Dental officially opened its doors to patients on Saturday June 3rd. The new practice is located at Langney Shopping Centre and is now taking bookings. The practice is the latest addition to the David Neal Dental chain, which now has four clinics across the […]


National Smile Month campaign encourages effective oral cleaning

National Smile Month campaign encourages effective oral cleaning

This year’s National Smile Month campaign is in full swing. The theme of the 2023 campaign is effective oral cleaning. Running from May 15th until June 15th, practices and dental teams across the country will be raising awareness of the importance and impact of thorough brushing and cleaning. The key message is to encourage everyone […]


Health experts call for new guidelines for baby food to reduce sugar intake

Health experts call for new guidelines for baby food to reduce sugar intake

A group of leading health experts has called for new guidelines for baby food and drink products to reduce sugar intake in infants. A letter signed by representatives from several charities and NGOs suggests that babies and young children are consuming too much sugar, largely due to the popularity of shop-bought products, including cereals and […]