Posts Tagged ‘Worcester’
Emergency dental clinic to close in Kidderminster
An emergency dental clinic, which provides out of hours urgent care for patients in Kidderminster, is set to close. The clinic, which currently operates from Kidderminster Health Centre, will shut on 1st April. From the beginning of April, patients who require urgent assistance will be advised to make use of a new system. A new […]
Worcester dental practice to reopen after 2 years
A dental practice in Worcester is set to reopen two years after it closed its doors to patients. St John’s Dental Practice closed in 2016 when the contractor chose not to renew their agreement. At the time, it was the only NHS dental clinic in St John’s. Since the practice closed, local MPS and patient […]
Worcester dental hygienist visits local schools to offer brushing tips for children in her spare time
A dental hygienist from Worcester has visited several local schools in her own time to offer brushing tips for children. Jane Wilson, from Shrubbery Dental Practice, has been touring local schools over the past few months to provide children with fun, informal sessions on oral hygiene and healthy eating. She is aiming to encourage better […]
Worcester councillor calls for better access to dental services for local pensioners
A local councillor has called for improved access to NHS dental services for pensioners in Worcester. Cllr Richard Udall claims that older people have been struggling to get the dental treatment they need since the closure of St John’s Dental Practice back in 2016. Cllr Udall stated that there is a crisis in the county, […]
Tributes Pour in for Popular Worcester Dentist
Friends, relatives, colleagues and patients have paid tribute to hugely popular Worcester dentist, David Howcroft, who has died at the age of 55 years old. David was diagnosed with a brain tumour two years ago and spent a lot of time raising money for charities and supporting Round Table events. David owned a dental practice […]
Worcester Dental Team Preparing to Brave the Mud for Charity
A dental team from Worcester is gearing up to tackle obstacles and crawl through mud in the aid of a good cause this weekend. Dentists, nurses and hygienists from Gentle Dental Care in Worcester are taking on the Race for Life Pretty Muddy Run this weekend to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The challenge […]
Worcester Dental Practice Launches New Stop Smoking Campaign
A dental practice in Worcester has become the first in the UK to launch a brand new stop smoking programme. Northwick Manor Dental Practice is set to launch the Phoenix Stop Smoking Programme on March 12th, which is also National No Smoking Day. Traditionally, programmes to help patients stop smoking are offered by GPs, but […]
