Posts Tagged ‘Dundee’
Dundee dental surgery forced to cancel appointments after thieves wreak havoc
A dental surgery in Dundee was forced to cancel and postpone appointments, after thieves wreaked havoc, trashing treatment rooms and damaging the computer system. Thieves broke into The White Pearl dental surgery on Tudhope Terrace just before 11pm on Wednesday 25th September. Gaining access to the premises through the window of the ground floor toilet, […]
Dundee dental technician travels to the world’s most remote inhabited island
A dental technician from Dundee has embarked upon an intrepid adventure to the world’s more remote inhabited island. Stan Riley, from Dundee Dental School, recently set off for the tiny island of Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic Ocean. He has made the trip in the capacity of visiting dental technician, taking over the […]
NHS Tayside’s mobile dental unit provides relief for recovering and former drug addicts
A mobile dental service, which has been launched by NHS Tayside, is providing relief for recovering and former drug addicts in the area. Many people who are taking advantage of the service have previously been homeless and have subsequently found it incredibly difficult to access dental care and to look after their teeth. Cheryl Ferguson, […]
Dundee orthodontic firm confirms expansion plans
The owner of an orthodontic firm based in Dundee has confirmed plans to expand the current premises as part of a £300,000 growth project. Rhu McKelvey, co-founder and principal orthodontist at Beam Orthodontics, revealed proposals to move into the property next to the existing clinic on South Tay Street. When the business was first established, […]
Dundee churches team up with dental students to hand out supplies to struggling families
Churches in Dundee have teamed up with dental students to launch an initiative to collect and distribute donations to help struggling local families. Congregations at Meadowside St Paul’s and St Andrew’s parish churches have been collecting supplies, including toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste, after reverends spoke about the difficulties faced by some local families who […]
Dundee dental school initiative makes a positive difference to prisoners in Perth
A health initiative developed by researchers at Dundee University’s School of Dentistry is making a positive difference to prisoners in Perth. Professor Ruth Freeman believes that closing the gap in health inequalities is one of the most significant challenges facing policy makers in Scotland. Prof Freeman is part of a team of researchers and experts […]
Dundee dentist cancels appointments following brazen daytime robbery
A dentist from Dundee was forced to cancel appointments following a brazen daytime robbery. Dr Purvi Patel, from Kingsway Dental Practice, said that a thief strolled into the clinic during the afternoon surgery and made off with a Samsung tablet while the desk was momentarily unmanned by reception staff. The device, which is worth around […]
Dundee dental van could become a regular fixture
A dental van, which is providing treatment for patients who struggle to see a regular dentist in the Lochee area of Dundee, could become a regular fixture. The mobile unit, which travels around the local area, is aimed at patients who find it difficult to see a dentist, for example, the homeless and patients who […]
Emergency dental services will be unavailable at Dundee Dental Hospital on Wednesday 21st March
Emergency dental services will be unavailable at Dundee Dental Hospital on Wednesday 21st March due to training. The hospital will close on Wednesday morning for training, but appointments will be made available at alternative premises. Anyone who requires urgent dental treatment, and isn’t registered with one of the family dentists in the area, is encouraged […]
New report shows more children in Dundee have tooth decay
A new report suggests that the proportion of children in Dundee who have tooth decay has increased. New figures show that fewer children are free from tooth decay now compared to 2 years ago. Statistics from the National Dental Inspection Programme revealed that there has been a decrease of more than 10% in the number […]
