Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Renfrewshire dental company celebrates expansion
A dental company based in Renfrewshire, Scotland, has opened a new practice. Dargravel Dental Centre has launched a third clinic after securing a funding package from the Royal Bank of Scotland. The new practice, which has recently opened in the village of Dargravel, has created five new jobs. In total, the chain, which employs a […]
Scottish tap water receives stamp of approval from the Oral Health Foundation
Scotland has become the first nation in the world to have its tap water recognised for its ability to promote healthy smiles. Scottish tap water has been given the seal of approval by the Oral Health Foundation after Scottish Water submitted evidence, which supported a link between tap water and healthier teeth. The news was […]
Dental registration rates soar in Moray
Dental registration rates have soared in Moray, according to new figures. Statistics released by NHS Scotland show that there has been a giant leap in the proportion of adults and children registered with a dentist in the region. Since 2007, the number of adults registered with an NHS dental practice in Grampian has sky-rocketed, with […]
Cost is a barrier for a third of British dental patients, new poll reveals
A new poll has revealed that a third of British adults put off going to the dentist due to cost. Research conducted by Hudgell Solicitors suggested that around 33% of adults haven’t been to the dentist in the last two years, and a third of adults cite cost as a reason for delaying, cancelling or […]
Waiting times increase in Scotland, as more than 1,000 dental patients face a wait of 12 weeks for treatment
Waiting times for dental treatment have increased in Scotland, with more than 1,000 patients facing a wait of over 12 weeks. New figures suggest that around 22% of patients (1,139 people) who were on a waiting list for treatment at the end of March 2019 had been waiting for at least 12 weeks. The statistics […]
New survey suggests middle-aged Scots are falling through the net, as initiatives focus on children’s oral health
A new survey suggests that middle-aged Scots are falling through the net, as oral health initiatives are focused on children and older people. New research showed that that average middle-aged adult in Scotland has more than 10 fillings and just 14 healthy teeth. The study, which involved more than 3,100 adults aged over 45, revealed […]
New figures show that 20,000 Brighton children didn’t see a dentist last year
New figures show that 20,000 children in Brighton didn’t see a dentist last year. The statistics suggest that just under 40% of children in the area didn’t have a routine check-up, despite the fact that NHS guidelines recommend 6-monthly checks for children. The rate of non-attendance in Brighton and Hove (39%) was slightly lower than […]
British Dental Association calls for closer collaboration between dentists and doctors to improve oral cancer care
The British Dental Association has called for closer collaboration between dentists and doctors to improve care provided for patients with oral cancer. The BDA in Scotland has launched an action plan to encourage doctors and dentists to work together to try and ensure that more cases of mouth cancer are diagnosed at an early stage […]
Emergency patients to be given priority as health officials continue search for new dentist for Mid Argyll Hospital
Emergency patients will be given priority at Mid Argyll Hospital, as health officials continue the search for a new dentist. On Friday November 2nd, a senior dental officer retired, and the board is now looking for a locum dentist to take over and reduce mounting pressure on the remaining dentist. A spokesman for Argyll and […]
Scottish dentists call for a ban on puddings and sugary drinks in schools
Dentists in Scotland have called for schools to ban puddings and sugary drinks in a bid to tackle dental decay and childhood obesity. The Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow believes that the government should push for schools to scrap unhealthy desserts and sugar-laden drinks to try […]
