Posts Tagged ‘Orkney’
Orkney dentists working to resume routine services
Dentists in Orkney are working hard to try and restore routine dental services as quickly as possible. Dental practices on the island were allowed to reopen in June as part of phase 2 lockdown easing, but initially, services were restricted. While dentists were able to treat patients who required urgent treatment, they were not allowed […]
Orkney dental duo agrees new deal with Clyde Munro
A dental duo responsible for transforming dental care in Orkney has agreed a new deal with Scottish chain, Clyde Munro. Scott and Amy Tulloch brought accessible NHS dental care to the island when they launched Orkney Dental. Previously, there had been a 15-year gap, when patients were only able to access NHS services in hospital. […]
More than a fifth of adults in Orkney don’t have an NHS dentist
Statistics from the Scotland Information Services Division have revealed that more than a fifth of adults in Orkney are not registered with an NHS dentist. Registration rates in Orkney are the second lowest of all Scottish health boards, but representatives from the local trust have insisted that they are taking action to make more NHS […]
Orkney farmer rushes Shetland pony to the dentist
A farmer in Orkney rushed her Shetland pony to the dentist recently after noticing symptoms of dental distress. Emily-Jane Donaldson became concerned about Ruby, her miniature Shetland pony and didn’t want to take any chances. Thinking on her feet, she bundled Ruby into the boot of her car and made an 8-mile trip to Kirkwall, […]
Orkney children have the best teeth in Scotland, new survey reveals
A new survey has revealed that children in Orkney have the best teeth in Scotland. Figures obtained as part of the National Dental Inspection Programme for 2017 show that standards of oral health are highest on the island, with 90.4 percent of P7 children showing no obvious signs of decay. This figures compares favourably with […]
