Archive for the ‘Dental firm sponsor’ Category
Bupa confirms pay rise for dental nurses
The UK’s second largest dental provider, Bupa, has confirmed that it will increase salaries for dental nurses. Bupa Dental Care made the announcement as part of an ongoing commitment to improve pay and benefits for employees. Since 2017, when Bupa acquired Oasis Dental Care, the firm has been working to encourage employees to take advantage […]
Bupa adds to its dental portfolio after acquiring 9 new practices
Bupa has added to its portfolio of dental practices after confirming the acquisition of nine new clinics across the UK and Ireland. The chain has added a total of 23 new practices to its ever-growing collection this year, and the total number of Bupa Dental Care surgeries now stands at 470. The new additions represent […]
Commonwealth Games Scotland confirms new sponsorship deal with Glasgow dental firm
Representatives from Commonwealth Games Scotland have confirmed a new sponsorship deal with The Park Practice, Glasgow. This marks the first time Team Scotland has been sponsored by a dental firm. Mike Blackie, principal dentist at The Park Practice, celebrated the new partnership at the Commonwealth Youth Games Team Camp, where he spoke to Scottish youngsters […]
Gloucestershire Dental Firm Celebrates 40 Years In Business
Members of staff from a Gloucestershire dental firm are celebrating a landmark occasion. Prima Dental has now been trading in the county for 40 years and business is better than ever. The firm, which is based in Quedgeley, now employs 130 people and there are plans for further recruitment in the near future. Since the […]
Two Hundred Jobs To Be Created At A New Dental Laboratory In Yorkshire
The managing director of Genix Healthcare has announced the opening of a brand new dental laboratory in Leeds, creating 200 new jobs. In recent years, the trend has been for laboratory work to be sent overseas and the news is great for the UK industry. Mustafa Mohammed confirmed that he will be investing £1 million […]
New Survey Reveals Many Support Water Fluoridation
A new survey carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation has revealed that the majority of people in the UK support water fluoridation. The survey showed that almost 4 out of 5 people support water fluoridation with dental experts claiming that adding it can have a dramatic effect on standards of oral health. Dr […]
Local MP Joins Dental Team At Opening Of New Practice
Local MP for Stortford, Mark Prisk, joined the team at Hockerill Dentist Practice for the official re-opening of the surgery, following refurbishment. Mr Prisk attended the official re-opening ceremony in Hockerill and was delighted to learn about the improvements to the town’s dental practice. Since the practice closed for refurbishment, a number of changes and […]
Corwen Mobile Dental Unit Could Be Axed
Residents of Corwen are up in arms after it was revealed that a mobile dental unit, which serves the local area, may be axed. Plans to axe the mobile dental unit and create a dental suite were discussed at a meeting of the Llangollen Workstream Committee, which was called to talk about plans for a […]
Dental Services To Relocate In Haverfordwest
Community dental services are to relocate in Haverfordwest as the town’s health centre undergoes essential maintenance work. Hywel Dda Health Board has announced that the Haverfordwest Health Centre will close from Wednesday 7th August until Wednesday 5th September. The health centre will temporarily close for scheduled renovation. As a result of the closure a number […]
Children’s Pictures To Grace Cover Of The British Dental Journal
Pictures submitted by children in Wales have been chosen for the cover of the British Dental Journal for the next six months. More than 2,000 children sent in drawings or paintings as part of the Designed to Smile initiative, which aims to improve standards of oral health among children in Wales. Of the 2,000 applications, […]
