Posts Tagged ‘Ipswich’
East Anglia dental patients brand waiting times ‘ridiculous’
Patients in East Anglia have described waiting times for NHS treatment as ‘ridiculous.’ Recent figures show that almost 12,000 people in Ipswich and East Suffolk have tried and failed to get a dental appointment, with some patients trying for over a year to register with a local practice. Local resident, Emma Swift, who is diabetic, […]
Rates of tooth extraction highest among Ipswich children in the East of England
Children from Ipswich are more likely to need teeth extracting than those living in other parts of the East of England, new research has revealed. New data shows that rates of tooth extraction in the town are the highest in the region. Figures from Public Health England suggest that 238 extractions were carried out in […]
Mobile clinic embarks on week-long tour to help homeless people in Ipswich
A mobile clinic has spent a week in Ipswich to help homeless people. The unit, which was provided by CDS-CIC, was based at the Homelessness Hub at the Chapman Centre. Staffed by a dentist and a dental nurse, the clinic was in place to provide a raft of services to those who don’t have a […]
New children’s dental health campaign launches in Ipswich
A new children’s dental health campaign has launched in Ipswich. The Mayor of Ipswich was joined by council members and dental professionals at Cliff Lane Primary School for the launch of a brand new scheme, which is designed to bring rates of decay down. The pilot project, which is part of the Keep Suffolk Smiling […]
