Archive for the ‘Dental Access’ Category
Local reporter turned down by 49 Liverpool dental practices
A local reporter has shared his experiences of trying to get a dental appointment in Liverpool. Remy Greasley has lived in the city for five years. As a student, he wasn’t really bothered about seeing a dentist but recently, he tried to make an appointment. Remy had heard others talking about the lack of appointments […]
Experts fear dental access crisis could lead to thousands of missed mouth cancer cases
Health experts fear that the NHS dental access crisis could lead to thousands of missed mouth cancer cases. Almost half of cases are diagnosed during investigations carried out following a routine check-up. As a recent BBC report suggested that 90% of dental practices in the UK are not accepting new NHS adult patients, there are […]
BBC report highlights major dental access issues in Northern Ireland
A BBC report has highlighted major dental access issues in Northern Ireland. An investigation carried out by the BBC suggests that 90% of practices are not accepting new adult NHS patients and 88% have no child NHS places available. In Antrim and Newtownabbey, there were no clinics with adult patient places on offer. Children in […]
Families spending thousands to fund private dental treatment amid NHS access crisis
Families are spending thousands of pounds to pay for private dental care because they cannot access NHS services, a BBC investigation has discovered. A report by the BBC shows that across the UK, 90% of dental practices are not accepting new adult NHS patients and 80% have no NHS child places available. In some parts, […]
New BBC research reveals 90% of dental clinics are not accepting new NHS patients
New BBC research has revealed the depth of the dental crisis facing the UK. An investigation into dental services showed that 90% of practices in the UK are not accepting new adult NHS patients. Only 20% have places available for children. In around 30% of the 200 councils in England, there are currently no dentists […]
Cirencester woman files her own teeth after struggling to get a dental appointment
A woman from Cirencester said that she was forced to file her own teeth after struggling to get a dental appointment. Isobel Sadler chipped her tooth on Sunday July 24th but was informed that she would have to wait until the end of October to see a dentist. When she called her local practice, she […]
Welsh Government issues new guidelines for 12-monthly check-ups to reduce backlogs
The Welsh Government has issued new guidelines recommending less frequent dental check-ups. Under new measures, patients who have good oral health will be encouraged to attend routine appointments once a year instead of twice. It is hoped that the guidance will free up time for dentists to clear backlogs and reduce waiting times for patients. […]
Portsmouth patients in limbo as dental practice sale delayed
Patients in Portsmouth have been left in limbo after the sale of a city centre practice stalled. The mydentist practice in Kingston Crescent in the North End part of the city was due to be sold to Astradent, but there has been a delay. Patients at the practice were informed of the impending deal in […]
Patients urged to see their dentist for routine check-ups every 2 years
The NHS is urging patients who have healthy teeth to see their dentist for routine check-ups every 2 years as part of new contract guidelines, which are designed to improve access to NHS services. Many people are used to going for a check-up every 6-12 months, but the new NHS contract suggests that patients with […]
Pocklington dental practice to close due to dentist shortage
A dental practice in Pocklington, Yorkshire, is set to close after failing to fill vacancies. Patients at City Health Dental have been informed that the surgery will close at the end of July due to a shortage of dentists. The practice owner has been trying to recruit new dentists for the last 18 months but […]
