Posts Tagged ‘Bradford’

Local councillors meet with public health representatives to discuss dentistry in Bradford

Local councillors meet with public health representatives to discuss dentistry in Bradford

Local councillors have met with representatives from public health bodies to discuss the future of dental services in Bradford. At a meeting of the council’s Health and Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee, dentistry was one of the most pressing subjects on the agenda. Emma Wilson, from NHS England, provided an update on practices reopening […]


Mydentist submits application to open a new dental practice in Shipley

Mydentist submits application to open a new dental practice in Shipley

Mydentist has submitted a planning application to open a brand new dental surgery in Shipley. The chain is hoping to turn Crowgill House on Rosse Street into a new practice. The premises were previously occupied by Yo Yo Bar and Restaurant and have been vacant since the Japanese eatery closed a year ago. Statements that […]


Bradford dental practice has a new owner

Bradford dental practice has a new owner

A dental practice located in the suburbs of Bradford has changed hands. A One Dental Care, which is located on Leeds Road, has recently been sold to a West Yorkshire dentist who owns an expanding local chain. The practice was established 75 years ago and has been housed in its current location for five decades. […]


Bradford dentist submits plans to open a brand new dental practice in Wibsey

Bradford dentist submits plans to open a brand new dental practice in Wibsey

A Bradford dentist has submitted plans to open a brand new dental practice in Wibsey. Dr Nadim Mushtaq is proposing to convert the premises located at 19 Fair Road into a dental surgery. The application details plans for two treatment rooms and the addition of a ground-floor disabled toilet. The cellar will also be renovated […]


Bradford South MP calls for urgent action on decay crisis

Bradford South MP calls for urgent action on decay crisis

The MP for Bradford South has called for the government to take urgent action to tackle the crisis of childhood decay. Judith Cummins has accused ministers of failing to take urgent action to halt rising rates of decay, after a report compiled by a research team at King’s College London Hospital suggested that 2 out […]


New Bradford dental centre marks 1-year anniversary with 100% pass rate

New Bradford dental centre marks 1-year anniversary with 100% pass rate

Staff and students at Bradford College’s Northern Education Dental Centre (NORDEC) have plenty to smile about after marking the 1-year anniversary of the facility with a 100% pass rate. The state of the art centre, which has now been open for 12 months, boasts a 100% success rate for its first group of Level 2 […]


New project launched in Bradford to increase availability of dental appointments

New project launched in Bradford to increase availability of dental appointments

A new project, which aims to increase the availability of dental appointments, has been launched in Bradford. According to guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), it is not necessary for all patients to attend 6-monthly dental appointments. However, many patients still have this timeframe in mind when booking dental checks. […]


Growing number of dental patients in Bradford choosing to go private

Growing number of dental patients in Bradford choosing to go private

A growing number of dental patients in Bradford are choosing to go private, new figures have confirmed. Data obtained from the GP Patient Survey showed that 28 percent of participants had never tried to book an NHS dental appointment. This figure represents an increase of 2% since 2013. A total of 2,097 people took part […]


Public health minister praises Bradford’s Stop the Rot dental campaign

Public health minister praises Bradford’s Stop the Rot dental campaign

A dental campaign, which was launched by Bradford’s Telegraph & Argus newspaper, has attracted plaudits from a public health minister. Steve Brine, public health minister, described the ‘Stop the Rot’ campaign as “brilliant” during a meeting with representatives of the paper and local MP, Judith Cummins. Stop the Rot was launched on the back of […]


NHS confirms £332,000 finding boost for dental services in Bradford

NHS confirms £332,000 finding boost for dental services in Bradford

Dental patients in Bradford have something to smile about, after the NHS confirmed a funding injection worth £332,000. After months of campaigning by local politicians, newspapers and watchdogs, additional funding has been made available for dental services in the city. NHS bosses have confirmed that more than £330,000 will be ploughed into local NHS services, […]