Posts Tagged ‘Brighton’

Brighton dental technician criticises council decision to create new cycle lane 

Brighton dental technician criticises council decision to create new cycle lane 

A dental technician from Brighton has criticised the local council for creating a new temporary cycle lane, which will block access to disabled parking outside his practice. Andrew Evans, from The Dental Practice UK, which is located in Preston Road, said that he felt like he had been “bullied” by the council because he was […]


Brighton dental practice owner fears financial ruin

Brighton dental practice owner fears financial ruin

The owner of a dental practice in Brighton has spoken about her fears of going bust amid the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. Christina Chatfield, a dental hygienist and owner of the Dental Health Spa in Queen’s Road, said that she is extremely worried about the future of the business, with debts mounting up and no support […]


Brighton dental hygienist launches new campaign to promote good dental health

Brighton dental hygienist launches new campaign to promote good dental health

A dental hygienist from Brighton is calling upon fellow professionals to support a new campaign, which is designed to encourage members of the public to understand the importance of good oral health and the value of having access to dental services. Christina Chatfield, from the Dental Health Spa, has set up the Save Our Smiles […]


New figures show that 20,000 Brighton children didn’t see a dentist last year

New figures show that 20,000 Brighton children didn’t see a dentist last year

New figures show that 20,000 children in Brighton didn’t see a dentist last year. The statistics suggest that just under 40% of children in the area didn’t have a routine check-up, despite the fact that NHS guidelines recommend 6-monthly checks for children. The rate of non-attendance in Brighton and Hove (39%) was slightly lower than […]


Brighton Dentist Still Smiling 370 Miles Into 500 Mile Charity Walk

Brighton Dentist Still Smiling 370 Miles Into 500 Mile Charity Walk

A dentist from Brighton is still smiling, despite suffering from blisters and shin splints, as she attempts to walk 500 miles from Scotland to Brighton. Christine Chatfield is around 370 miles into the 500 mile walk and is expected to finish the challenge on Monday 19th June.   Christine decided to do the walk to […]


Dental Patient Numbers Fall In Brighton

Dental Patient Numbers Fall In Brighton

The number of patients visiting their dentist in Brighton has fallen, according to the latest figures. According to the latest national figures, the number of dental patients has fallen by 10 per cent in Brighton and Hove since 2006. In March 2006, almost two thirds of the population visited their dentist, compared to just half […]


British Teen Stunned After Swallowing Toothbrush Whole

British Teen Stunned After Swallowing Toothbrush Whole

A teenage girl from Brighton was left stunned after swallowing her toothbrush whole; 19 year old Georgie Smith panicked and feared for her life after swallowing the brush; when she noticed the brush slipping down her throat she was unable to react because she has no gag reflex. Georgie, a student at Guildford University, thought […]