Posts Tagged ‘access to dental care’
Dentaid mobile unit treats 130 patients in Dewsbury
A mobile dental unit provided by the charity, Dentaid, has provided treatment for more than 130 patients in Dewsbury. The unit, which was staffed by volunteer dental professionals, hosted four clinics in the West Yorkshire town. The initiative was launched to target people who are not registered with an NHS dentist and provide care for […]
Lerwick dental team pulls together to re-open surgery following flooding
The team from a newly-opened dental practice in Lerwick, Shetland, is working together to get the surgery up and running again after a burst pipe caused flooding in the reception area. The Family Dental Clinic has only just opened and the incident will force it to close for a few days; however, the clinic is […]
New Measures to Tackle Poor Access to NHS Dental Care in Cornwall
New measures designed to improve access to dental care have been introduced in Cornwall after a health watchdog found that hundreds of people are struggling to get routine treatment. Almost half of the people who replied to a survey run by Healthwatch Cornwall were not registered with an NHS dentist and the main reason for […]
NHS dental surgery opens its doors to patients in Bristol
A new NHS dental surgery has opened its doors to patients in Bristol. Oasis Dental Care on Neath Road in the St George area of the city was officially opened by local MP, Stephen Williams and director of commissioning at NHS Bristol West, Jill Shepherd. The practice, which is located in an old church, will […]
Labor party set to go back on promise for dental scheme
The Australian Labor party is set to go back on a promise made to the Green party to introduce a universal dental scheme, it has been announced. Health Minister, Nicola Roxon has now ruled out a dental subsidy scheme, claiming that there is not enough money available to support a new dental programme. The establishment […]
Waikato mobile dental unit heads to Christchurch
One of Waikato’s mobile dental units is heading south to Christchurch to help provide dental care while repairs are made to the dental department of Canterbury District Health Board’s hospital. The mobile unit will be stationed in the Christchurch area for three months; the dental department at the hospital was badly damaged by the earthquake […]
Australian government clashes with Green Party over dental plan
The Australian Labor Party has clashed with the Green Party over plans for a new dental system. The Government had planned to cut tax rates for small businesses and boost savings for retirees, but the plans are in jeopardy because the Labor party agreed to a dental plan put forward by the Green Party as […]
Biggleswade dental clinic facing closure
A dental clinic in Biggleswade is facing closure, after health chiefs revealed that the running costs of the clinic are unsustainable. The community dental service, which operates from the Biggleswade Health Centre on Safford Road, may be shut down in July, meaning that many patients will be forced to find alternative dental care. A representative […]
Mexican dentists reaping the rewards of dental tourism
Mexican dentists are targeting American patients and it seems to paying off, as an increasing number of patients in the USA are making the short trip over the border to Mexico for dental treatment. Dental treatment is notoriously expensive in the USA and many people are struggling to afford dental care as a result of […]
New NHS dental practice set to open in Totton
Not-for-profit group, SCA Trafalgar has announced that it will open a new dental practice in Totton. The new Totton Dental Centre, which will open on April 1st, will provide 6,000 new dental places for patients in the Totton area, improving access to NHS dental services in the New Forest. The dental centre will house five […]
