Archive for the ‘Dental Access’ Category
New report suggests patients in England could be waiting up to 3 years for a dental appointment
A new report suggests that patients in England could be waiting up to three years to get a dental appointment. A report released by Healthwatch England indicates that some patients could be waiting until 2024 to see a dentist. Some surgeries have waiting lists with thousands of names on and many patients have reported being […]
Shetland dental director outlines plans to tackle backlogs
NHS Shetland’s dental director, Antony Visocchi, has written to patients on the island outlining plans to tackle backlogs. Mr Visocchi said that he was writing to NHS dental patients to provide an update on the reopening of dental services and to inform patients about what is being done to reduce backlogs. Services across the UK […]
London dentists report surge in new child patient requests as parents struggle to get appointments
Dentists in London have reported a surge in requests for appointments for children as parents struggle to get appointments closer to home. Dr Esther Shin, from Toothbeary, a private practice in Twickenham, said that parents are calling from all over the country desperately trying to find a dentist to see their child. Many are willing […]
Backlogs grow in Portsmouth as figures confirm huge drop in dental attendance rates
Backlogs are continuing to grow in Portsmouth, as new figures confirm a significant drop in dental attendance rates. Portsmouth has been battling access issues since 2019 when Colosseum Dental closed three practices in the city without notice. The move left thousands of people without a dentist. Now, with the impact of the pandemic becoming increasingly […]
Scarborough residents resort to DIY treatment as another dental practice closes
Some residents in Scarborough are resorting to DIY dental treatment as another practice in the town closes. Many local people have reported difficulties getting an appointment, with some urged to travel as far as Leeds or Hull to see a dentist. Some residents who have been unable to get an appointment have taken their own […]
Pandemic exacerbates dental access issues in the US as uninsured struggle to afford treatment
The pandemic has exacerbated dental access issues in the US, with more and more people struggling to afford treatment. Maureen Haley is one of millions of Americans who don’t have dental insurance. Maureen, who is 66, lives in a campervan near Greensboro in North Carolina. Having lost her home in Florida during the recession in […]
Dental experts raise concerns over North-South dental divide
Dental experts are worried that the pandemic will widen gaps in oral health standards between patients in the North and South of England. Research suggests that there are already significant inequalities in dental health and dentists are now concerned about the impact of lockdowns and restricted access to dental appointments and initiatives. In 2019/2020, NHS […]
Bradford dentist gets the green light to open new practice in former cemetery lodge
A Bradford dentist who submitted plans to open a brand new dental practice in a former cemetery lodge has plenty to smile about after the planning proposals were given the green light. Mohammed Amar submitted an application to convert the former lodge in Nab Wood Cemetery into a new surgery. The building, which has been […]
Dental patients are travelling over 50 miles to see a dentist amid access crisis
Patients are having to drive over 50 miles to see a dentist in some parts of the country, as the dental access crisis continues to dominate the headlines. One patient in Scarborough said that he had contacted every single dental practice in Scarborough and Filey and was informed that none of the clinics were currently […]
Somerset mother complains after practice refuses to treat her family over missed appointments
A mother of three from Somerset has complained after a local dental practice refused to treat her children over missed appointments. Catherine Farinha was informed that she would be unable to take her children to Wellington Dental Practice due to missing appointments. When she emailed to complain about the situation, the practice also refused to […]
