Archive for the ‘Dental Access’ Category
Dentist numbers fall to under 200 in Cornwall
The number of dentists working in Cornwall has dropped to under 200, according to new figures. Data from NHS England shows that there are currently 198 dentists based in the county. This means that there is one dentist for every 2,858 people. The number of adult patients who have an NHS dentist fell from 188,800 […]
Government launches dental inquiry amid deepening NHS access issues
The government has launched an inquiry into NHS dental services amid a deepening access crisis. The Health and Social Care Committee will conduct the inquiry following the publication of a survey that shows that around 90% of NHS practices across the UK are not accepting new adult NHS patients. As part of their investigation, committee […]
Eastfield councillors call on local MP to restore local dental services
Councillors in Eastfield have called on the local MP to restore dental services to the area amid ongoing access issues. Cllr Tony Randerson has appealed to Scarborough MP, Sir Robert Goodwill, to intervene in a bid to accelerate the process of bringing NHS dental services back to the town. It is almost two years since […]
New interactive map reveals scale of dental access issues in East Anglia
A new interactive map produced by Dental Phobia has revealed the scale of the dental access crisis in East Anglia. The map, which shows how many dentists are working in each county, revealed significant issues in Norfolk and Suffolk, as well as nearby Lincolnshire and Essex. Currently, there is one dentist to every 2,564 patients […]
Patients in Dumfries left with no option but to leave the area to see a dentist
Patients in Dumfries and Galloway have been left with no option but to leave the area to see a dentist. The local health board has confirmed that there is a shortage of NHS dental places, leaving many residents unable to make an appointment. The news comes after several practices in the region deregistered NHS patients. […]
New survey raises concerns over ‘dental timebomb’ in Plymouth
A new survey has raised concerns over an impending ‘dental timebomb’ in Plymouth. Research by Dental Phobia suggests that some patients are waiting up to five years for check-ups because they can’t get appointments with NHS dentists, they can’t afford to go to the dentist or they’re anxious about having dental treatment. An interactive map […]
Plymouth schoolchildren launch new dental access campaign
A group of schoolchildren from Plymouth has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of dental access issues in the city. The campaign was devised by children and teachers at Whitleigh Community Primary School following a survey conducted by teacher, Sarah O’Neill. After struggling to get NHS dental appointments for her own family, Sarah decided […]
Rugby dentists urge patients to contact local MP amid access crisis
A dental team from Rugby has urged patients to contact their local MP amid an NHS dental access crisis. Patients who call the Atwal and Barot practice will now hear a voicemail explaining that there are currently no available NHS dental places. The message suggests that the situation will get worse and encourages patients to […]
Newcastle MP calls for urgent action to prevent dental crisis from getting worse
The MP for Newcastle Central has called for urgent action to prevent the dental crisis in the city from getting worse. Speaking in the House of Commons, Chi Onwurah warned that a lack of appointments was “storing up more trouble for later.” She highlighted figures that show that 90% of NHS practices around the country […]
Thousands of extra NHS dental appointments made available in Swansea
Thousands of extra NHS dental appointments have been made available in Swansea Bay. Since April 2022, more than 14,000 new patients have been able to access appointments, with another 14,000 extra appointments expected to be completed by April 2023. New patients are classed as those who haven’t seen a dentist for four years. The pandemic […]
