Posts Tagged ‘NHS’
Dentist and Health Care Experts Alarmed by Shocking Diabetes Report
A report, which revealed that diabetes could bankrupt the NHS within the next 20 years, has shocked dentists and public health experts. The Impact Diabetes report, which was published in the Diabetic Medicine journal, revealed that the NHS will spend more than a sixth of the total health budget on diabetes by 2035. Currently, the […]
Decrease in use of NHS dentists being used in North and East Yorkshire
Figures released by the NHS Information Centre have revealed a decrease in the use of NHS dentists in East and North Yorkshire. According to the statistics, fewer than half of adults in the two regions receive treatment from an NHS dentist. The figures show that fewer than half of adults in York and Selby have […]
Health chiefs forced to scrap plans for new dental facility
Health chiefs in Ayr have been forced to scrap plans for a new state of the art dental facility. The new practice was due to open in November but the cost of the project has now increased significantly, as the owners of the building have been told that the long-term loan rate has doubled. Representatives […]
Huge increase in fluoride varnish treatments for children
Figures from the NHS Information Centre show an increase of 55 percent in the number of fluoride varnish treatments on young people from 2010 to 2011. Figures also suggest an increase of 22 percent for adult fluoride treatments. Fluoride varnish is used to protect and strengthen the teeth and dentists are using it on an […]
Funding for improved oral health services in Teesside
More than 6,000 school children are set to benefit from better oral health services, after health bosses successfully secured funding from the British Dental Health Foundation. North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust was one of 12 successful applicants for funding from the Wrigley Tooth Fairy Fund and the British Dental Health Foundation. The money will […]
New dental clinic opens as Wiltshire hospital undergoes extensive renovation
A new dental clinic has opened as part of an extensive renovation and expansion programme at Devizes Hospital in Wiltshire. Hospital bosses said that the renovation has been well-received by members of staff and patients. The hospital now boasts two new consulting rooms, a dental surgery and a state of the art decontamination centre. There […]
Opening date for new Thurso Dental clinic revealed
NHS Highland has revealed that a new dental clinic in Thurso should open by October. The new 1.2 million pound dental facility, which is being constructed on the site of Dunbar Hospital, will hopefully open to the public at the end of September. Alex Fraser, dental service development manager from NHS Highland is due to […]
Mobile Dental Unit Making a Difference to Elderly People
A mobile dental unit is making a difference to elderly people in Worcestershire. The mobile clinic, which was first launched by NHS Worcestershire in November 2010, is now fully operational. The unit provides a comprehensive range of dental services and treatments and it serves almost 50 care homes across the county. The mobile unit serves […]
New Mobile Dental Unit Launched in Hampshire
NHS Hampshire has launched a brand new mobile dental unit, to enable better access to NHS dental services in the region. Access to dental care has been a concern in the area, especially for elderly people and those living in rural communities, but NHS Hampshire has announced the launch of a new mobile service, which […]
Youngsters risking their oral health
Young people are putting their oral health at risk according to statistics released by the NHS Information Centre. The figures show that nearly half of 11 to 15 year olds have consumed alcohol and 27 percent of youngsters admit to smoking, a proportion which is higher than the adult population. More than half of participants […]
