Posts Tagged ‘Private dentistry’
Health watchdog suggests dental patients looking for non-urgent treatment are paying for private care
A health watchdog has suggested that patients who are looking for non-essential dental treatment are being forced to pay for private care. Representatives from Healthwatch England claim to have received several calls from patients who were unable to access services at an NHS clinic. People have contacted the body after failing to get an appointment […]
Plans to create a new dental surgery in Halifax get the green light
Plans to create a new dental surgery at an entertainment and retail hub in Halifax have been given the green light. A new dental surgery will now occupy one of the largest units at Broad Street Plaza after the owners were successful in their bid to change the use of the vacant store from a […]
Resounding Success for First Ever Private Dentistry Show
Thousands of the world’s leading dental products… 160 exhibitors… all at one successful Trade Show. These are the stats behind the first ever Private Dentistry Show; and with over 1,000 delegates in attendance, it’s fair to say the benchmark has been set. Launched in London on Saturday 15th September, the world’s first free-to-attend private dentistry […]
Growing number of dental patients in Bradford choosing to go private
A growing number of dental patients in Bradford are choosing to go private, new figures have confirmed. Data obtained from the GP Patient Survey showed that 28 percent of participants had never tried to book an NHS dental appointment. This figure represents an increase of 2% since 2013. A total of 2,097 people took part […]
Good news for dental patients in Shetland, as private practice offers NHS places
Dental patients in Shetland have a reason to smile after a private practice on the island started accepting NHS patients. Dental Shetland in Lerwick is now offering NHS dental places, as well as private dental services, a move, which has delighted local health bosses. The clinic has confirmed that Dr David Lubbe will continue to […]
New private dental clinic opens in Liverpool’s Matchworks development
A new private dental clinic has opened in the Matchworks development in Liverpool. Dental Excellence UK, which already boasts an extensive list of celebrity clients, including members of the Liverpool football team, has opened a state of the art surgery on the Garston complex, which is located in the south of the city. The modern […]
Brand new dental practice opens in Falkirk
A brand new dental practice, which offers both private and NHS dental care, has opened in Falkirk. Envisage Dental is now officially open to patients after taking over the premises previously occupied by European Dentist on Cow Wynd. The modern clinic is specially designed to cater for nervous and anxious patients and there’s a range […]
NHS dentists urged to forewarn patients of plans to go private
The DDU (Dental Defence Union) has urged NHS dentists who plan to go private to forewarn patients. The advice comes after a survey revealed that up to 60 percent of NHS dentists are considering going private in the next five years. Rupert Hoppenbrouwers, senior dento-legal adviser at the DDU, suggested providing patients with six months’ […]
Dental patients turning to private dentists in Wales amid confusion over costs
A growing number of dental patients in Wales are turning to private dentists amid confusion over costs, it has been revealed. According to a new study published by Orajel, 60 percent of patients in Wales think that the UK’s dental system is confusing, with many unaware of how much dental treatments cost and which services […]
New study reveals more than 50% of dentists plan to leave the NHS in the next 5 years
A new study has revealed that more than 50% of dentists plan to leave the NHS in the next five years. A recent survey conducted by the British Dental Association suggests that 58 percent of dentists are planning to retire, switch to private dentistry or move abroad in the next five years. Many of those […]
