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Specialist dental practice in Poole submits plans to expand
The owner of a specialist dental practice in Poole has submitted plans to add an extension. The proposals, which relate to The Endodontic Practice in Penn Hill Avenue, outline plans to extend the existing building to create a second surgery. There are also plans to use a ‘semi-basement’ space for an office and additional storage. […]
Surrey patients waiting months to see a dentist
Patients in Surrey are finding it increasingly difficult to see a dentist, according to a local watchdog. Healthwatch Surrey has experienced a surge in complaints in recent months, with many patients unable to get an appointment. One patient was told they would have to join a 55-week waiting list and some have been advised to […]
Avoid brushing after eating to protect the enamel, dentists advise
Many people might assume that the sooner they brush after eating, the better but dentists are keen to encourage patients to wait to protect the enamel. Dr Hanna Kinsella, from Kiln Lane Dental, said that people often think that it is beneficial to try and get rid of food from the mouth as quickly as […]
Clyde Munro dental group reveals plans to enrol staff in dementia support sessions
Scotland’s largest dental chain, Clyde Munro, is set to improve support for patients with dementia by enrolling all staff in Dementia Friends awareness sessions. The move is part of an ongoing project with Alzheimer Scotland. The group has been working with the charity for the last two years and many members of staff have taken […]
Kincardine Dental Practice has a new owner after dentist retires
Kincardine Dental Practice has a new owner. Alison Hughes, the previous owner, has retired after spending more than 25 years at the practice. Alison joined the practice as an associate dentist in 1990 and purchased the business in 1996. When she first took the reins, she modernised the building, creating a new reception area, updating […]
Tributes pour in for “seriously special” Newcastle University dental student
Tributes have poured in for a Newcastle University dental student who died suddenly following a bleed on the brain in April. Conor King, a third year student, was at work when he collapsed suddenly. He was taken to the University Hospital of North Durham before being transferred to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle. Sadly, […]
Isle of Wight MP proposes ideas to improve island dental services
The MP for the Isle of Wight, Bob Seeley, has proposed ideas to improve dental services on the island. Speaking at a debate on oral health services at Westminster Hall, Mr Seeley outlined the most significant problems faced by patients on the island before suggesting ways to improve the current situation. Many patients are currently […]
Aberdeen dental practice closes following Covid-19 outbreak
A dental practice in Aberdeen has closed temporarily following an outbreak of Covid-19 cases. The West End practice, which is located on Great Western Road, has shut in line with advice from NHS Grampian after a cluster of cases was linked to the surgery. An Incident Management Team (IMT) is now investigating the outbreak, which […]
Lowestoft man fills his own tooth after calling over 12 dental practices
A man from Lowestoft resorted to filling his own tooth after contacting more than 12 dental practices with no luck in getting an appointment. Steve Freeman contacted his regular practice when he started to experience pain after cracking a tooth but was informed that he had been removed from the list due to not attending […]
York MP calls for a new national dental service
The MP for York Central, Rachel Maskell, has called for the introduction of a new national dental service. Speaking about access to dentistry in a debate in Westminster recently, the Labour MP suggested that dental services should be viewed in the same way as other health services with patients able to access free care at […]
