Archive for the ‘Dental Access’ Category
Fears for dental patients in Cornwall, as some wait up to nine years for an appointment
There are mounting fears for dental patients in Cornwall, with some waiting up to nine years for an appointment. Statistics suggest that there were over 4,300 people on waiting lists in the county in February 2020, but this number is likely to be a lot bigger now due to the effects of the pandemic. Numerous […]
Portsmouth health watchdog calls for new dental practices to open urgently
Healthwatch Portsmouth has issued an urgent plea to open new dental practices sooner than planned. New practices are due to open in 2022, but the watchdog claims that urgent action is required to prevent a large-scale crisis in the city. Access has been an issue in Portsmouth since three practices closed unexpectedly in 2019. Colosseum […]
Conwy patient raises concerns over local dental provision after calling helpline hundreds of times
A man from Conwy, Wales, has raised concerns over local dental provision after struggling to get an appointment while suffering from severe pain. Rob Jewell, an education officer at Gwynedd Council, called the dental helpline hundreds of times after developing intense pain when his filling fell out. Mr Jewell contacted NHS 111 and was given […]
Councillors raise concerns as patients in Hampshire wait years to see a dentist
Councillors in Hampshire have raised concerns over access to dental services, with many local patients waiting years to see a dentist. Councillors in the county have called for urgent assistance, as patients who cannot afford to pay for private care face an uphill struggle to get treatment. There is a shortage of NHS dentists in […]
Suffolk patient finally manages to book a dental appointment after 13 years of trying
A patient from Suffolk has managed to book a dental appointment after 13 years of trying. Jeremy Burchall, from Walberswick, was removed from his dental practice list in 2008 and has been unable to find a new dentist since. Jeremy said that he missed two consecutive appointments in 2008 after being diagnosed with diverticulitis and […]
MPs raise concerns over dental access issues in Suffolk in Parliament
MPs with constituencies in Suffolk and Norfolk have raised concerns over dental access issues in Parliament. The MP for Waveney, Peter Aldous, described rural and coastal areas as “dental deserts” and appealed for urgent help to enable more patients in the region to access dental care. Mr Aldous suggested that patients have been struggling to […]
Norfolk patient fears losing her teeth due to being unable to get a dental appointment
A young woman from West Norfolk said she fears losing all her teeth by the time she reaches her 30s due to being unable to get a dental appointment. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, admitted that she already has low self-esteem as a result of the condition of her teeth and she is […]
Hampshire MPs claim dental troubles “cannot go on”
MPs in Hampshire claim dental troubles “cannot go on” as patients struggle to see a dentist. Gosport MP, Caroline Dinenage said that she was actively “pushing” for urgent improvements following reports from constituents who were unable to register with practices or make appointments. One patient, Dr Shakardokht Jafari, paid for private treatment after being unable […]
Portsmouth MPs call for swift action to boost dental access
MPs in Portsmouth are calling for swift action to boost dental access in the city, with hundreds of people waiting to see a dentist. MP for Portsmouth North, Penny Mordaunt, recently met with health minister, Maria Caulfield, to ask for urgent support for local dental services. Ms Mordaunt is appealing for help on behalf of […]
Dental services under growing pressure in Dumfries and Galloway
Dental services in Dumfries and Galloway are under growing pressure due to staff shortages and backlogs caused by the pandemic. Interim director of dentistry, Alison Milne, suggested that the situation could get worse before it gets better, with practices operating at a reduced capacity and many clinics struggling to fill vacancies. The pandemic has resulted […]
