Archive for the ‘Dental Access’ Category
NHS England provides reassurance over Devon dental ‘crisis’
NHS England has provided assurance over a dental ‘crisis’ in Devon. Thousands of people are currently on a waiting list in the South West, with Devon and Cornwall the worst-affected counties in the UK in terms of NHS access problems. Despite growing waiting lists, representatives from NHS England have stated that access rates are above […]
New figures reveal 99% of people in Greater Glasgow and Clyde are now registered with a dentist
New figures have revealed that 99% of people in Greater Glasgow and Clyde are now registered with a dentist. The statistics from the Information Services Department show a dramatic improvement in uptake and registration rates across the region. Although rates were relatively low at 52.5% for children under 2, figures were significantly higher for all […]
Dental registrations soar in Moray
New figures have revealed a dramatic rise in dental registrations in Moray. Statistics released by the NHS show that more than 42,000 adults have joined registers since 2007. The number of children registered with a dentist has also increased by 68.7% in the last 12 years. In 2007, just 14,754 adults and 10,051 children in […]
Plymouth patients face a lengthy wait to see a dentist
Dental patients are facing lengthy waits in Plymouth, new figures have revealed. Statistics released for electoral wards within the city show that waiting times are increasing in many parts, with over 14,000 people currently on a waiting list. A new map, which shows the number of people on a waiting list per 10,000 residents, highlights […]
Councillors raise concerns over future provision of dental services in deprived areas of Portsmouth
Councillors in Portsmouth have raised concerns over the future of NHS dental provision in some of the city’s most deprived areas. NHS England has been working to identify suitable providers for new contracts after Colosseum Dental announced that it would cease to provide NHNS dental care unexpectedly. The chain had three clinics in the city, […]
South West dentists forced to turn hundreds of patients away every month
Dentists in the South West are being forced to turn hundreds of NHS patients away every month due to a shortage of NHS places and dental professionals. Andrew Taylor, the owner of Wadebridge Dental in Cornwall, said that the practice sometimes rejects up to 20 patients a day because the region doesn’t have the capacity […]
Councillors bid to prioritise dental care in Cumbria
Councillors in Cumbria are looking to prioritise dental care in a move that will see them take on new commissioning responsibilities. Cumbria County Council is working more closely with NHS England to try and improve access to NHS dental services. Currently, the region is struggling to support the demand for NHS dental care, with many […]
Dentaid confirms 10 new clinic dates for those struggling to access dental care in Kirklees
Oral health charity, Dentaid, has confirmed ten new clinic dates for those struggling to access dental care in the Kirklees area of West Yorkshire. The charity conducted one-off free dental clinics for patients who weren’t registered with a dentist a couple of years ago, and the programme has since expanded with the help of funding […]
NHS Grampian drafts in private dentists to tackle mounting waiting lists
NHS Grampian has hired private dentists to try and reduce the number of patients waiting for treatment. The trust has come to an agreement with The Aberdeen Clinic, which will see the firm paid over £500,000 over the next 6 months. The board has decided to take action to combat waiting lists in the oral […]
Mydentist submits plans to create a new dental practice in Durham
Dental chain, mydentist, has submitted plans to open a new practice in Durham. The company, which runs dental practices all over the country, is hoping to convert premises formerly used as a gym and Pilates space into a brand new surgery. Mydentist applied for change of use planning permission for the premises, located on Hawthorn […]
