Posts Tagged ‘dental helpline’

The Oral Health Foundation’s Dental Helpline takes its 400,000th call

The Oral Health Foundation’s Dental Helpline takes its 400,000th call

The Oral Health Foundation’s Dental Helpline has taken its 400,000th call. The helpline, which has been up and running for two decades, has helped thousands of patients who were unsure of where to turn to for dental advice and information. Dr Nigel Carter OBE, chief executive of the Oral Health Foundation, said that the helpline […]


Proposals Revealed For New Dental Practice On The Isle of Wight

Proposals Revealed For New Dental Practice On The Isle of Wight

Proposals for a new dental practice on the Isle of Wight have been revealed. The plans are for a new dental facility in East Cowes, which would provide dental treatment for around 5,000 patients. There are also plans to provide extended opening hours to make dental care more accessible. At a meeting in March, the […]


Number of Dental Visits Falls In Brighton

Number of Dental Visits Falls In Brighton

Adults and children in Brighton and Hove are visiting their dentist less frequently, according to the latest figures. Figures suggest that 148,767 people saw their dentist in the last two years, a drop from 154,486 in the previous two-year period. Experts have warned that missing dental appointments increases the risk of oral diseases, which can […]