Posts Tagged ‘perfect smile’
NHS England to offer extra cash for dentists in Portsmouth amid struggle to fill vacancies
NHS England is willing to offer extra cash for dentists who are prepared to move to Portsmouth amid ongoing struggles to fill vacancies. Dental access has been a cause for concern in the city after Colosseum Dental pulled the plug on its NHS contracts last year. The firm closed three surgeries unexpectedly, leaving thousands of […]
Portsmouth health bosses optimistic of finding a permanent dental provider by autumn 2020
Health bosses in Portsmouth are confident they will find a permanent dental provider by autumn 2020. Thousands of patients in the city were left without an NHS dentist in the summer when Colosseum Dental decided to end its NHS contract prematurely. The chain had three clinics dotted across the city. In the aftermath of the […]
Councillors call for new long-term dental providers to be based in deprived areas of Portsmouth
Councillors in Portsmouth have called for new, long-term providers to be based in poorer areas of the city. NHS England is currently working to identify new contactors after dental chain, Colosseum Dental, pulled out of its NHS contract. NHS England has confirmed that three providers based in the city will take up temporary contracts to […]
Third dental provider steps in to help Portsmouth patients left without a dentist
A third dental provider has stepped in to help Portsmouth dental patients, who have been left in the lurch. Thousands of people were left without a dentist when Colosseum Dental pulled the plug on its NHS contracts. The chain, which operated three practices within the city, ceased to provide NHS care earlier this year, resulting […]
Scientists discover the secret to a perfect smile
Researchers have revealed the formula for the perfect smile after conducting analysis of reactions from more than 800 people to 3D-generated smile images. Researchers from the University of Minnesota showed 802 people a number of computer-generated images of different smiles, and asked them to rate each one according to factors such as “effectiveness, genuineness, pleasantness and […]
Sudbury Dentist Returns from Moroccan Adventure with Dental Mavericks Charity
A dentist from Sudbury has recently returned from Morocco, where he has been providing routine dental treatment as part of a project run by Dental Mavericks. Rouzbeh Elahi travelled to the remote Rif Mountains villages to use his skills to help children who have never seen a dentist before. Toothache is rife in the rural […]
London dentist shares her tips for the perfect smile
A leading London dentist has shared her secrets to the perfect smile. Dr Uchenna Okoye, from the London Smiling Dental Group, believes that many Brits are missing out on good oral health and attractive smiles because they use the wrong oral hygiene techniques and have poor dietary habits. One of the main problems is maintaining […]
A Nice Smile the Key to Professional and Romantic Success, Poll Reveals
A poll has revealed that most people believe that an attractive smile can help to improve the chance of happiness and success. According to research carried out by Bupa, more than half of Brits believe that a nice smile has a positive impact on your social, personal and professional life. Three in five people think […]
Blackpool pair displaying bright smiles once again
A Blackpool couple have expressed their satisfaction and delight with a dental holiday to Hungary. The pair told the Blackpool Gazette that the trip to Hungary has transformed their smiles and made them confident once again. Michelle Erwin’s back teeth were broken and an 18-year-old dental bridge needed replacing, meaning she covered her mouth with […]
‘No stigma’ around adult orthodontics
As the quest for the perfect smile continues, people in the UK are dedicating more time and more money to cosmetic dentistry, it has been reported. The Guardian states that Brits are now spending £360 million a year on the industry and that as people desire straight teeth, orthodontics is collecting a hefty proportion. Les […]
