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More than 250 Dental Patients to Undergo Blood Tests in Cardiff Infection Control Scare
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has confirmed that more than 250 patients will undergo blood tests following the revelation that a dentist failed to follow the correct infection control procedures. The board stated that around 450 patients had been in touch and 252 will have blood tests to check for signs of hepatitis B […]
British Ambassador Opens New Dental Clinic in Bratislava
The opening of a new English-speaking dental clinic in the city of Bratislava was officiated by British Ambassador Andy Garth in a ribbon cutting ceremony on 2nd October. Under the brand name Dental Holiday, Smile Clinic Slovakia have been treating UK patients for nine years. A new English-speaking clinic has now been opened in the […]
Dental Hygiene Tips for People Trying to Stop Smoking This October
This month, the Stoptober campaign is encouraging all smokers to give up smoking permanently. Statistics suggest that if you can give up for 28 days, you’ll have a much higher chance of quitting for good. Smoking is harmful for your oral health and it’s particularly to look after your teeth and gums if you smoke. […]
Knowsley Dental Implant Firm to Create New Branch in London
A Knowsley dental implant firm has announced expansion plans, with a second branch due to open in London. Evodental, which specialises in implant treatment, will open a second clinic in London’s Heathrow in line with growing demand for long-term tooth restoration and replacement. Evodental was established by Dr R P Vijayanarayanan in 2008 and has […]
Dentists Submit Planning Application to Convert Former Bolton Veteran’s Club into Brand New Practice
The owners of Ravat and Ray Dental Care have submitted an application to turn a former veteran’s club in Bolton into a brand new dental practice. The dentists, who have premises in Wigan Road, are hoping to turn the disused building on Brackley Street in Farnworth into a sizeable new practice, which would house 12 […]
England’s Chief Dental Officer Visits Students in Portsmouth
NHS England’s chief dental officer, Sara Hurley, has paid dental students at the University of Portsmouth a visit as part of a TV filming project. During her time at the academy in Southsea, Ms Hurley was introduced to staff and students and she took a tour of the school to find out more about the […]
York Dentist Celebrates Opening of Brand New Cosmetic Dental Surgery
Dentist Andrea Ubhi is all smiles after officially opening her brand new cosmetic dental clinic in York. Andrea Ubhi Cosmetic Dentistry has reopened in larger premises in Goodramgate following relocation from Stonegate. Andrea was joined by former Miss England winner Georgia Horsley for the grand opening and the team was happy to show Georgia and […]
Thousands of Cardiff Dental Patients Contacted Over Infection Concerns
Cardiff and Vale Health Board and Public Health Wales have contacted more than 3,000 dental patients amid fears that a dentist re-used dental instruments and failed to follow the correct infection control procedures. More than 3,000 patients registered at Splott Road Dental Surgery have been contacted by health officials and the dentist in question, Mark […]
Firefighters Tend to Blaze at Former Dental Practice in Port Glasgow
Firefighters were called to the scene of a blaze at a former dental practice in Port Glasgow on Monday morning. Two fire crews attended the incident on Brown Street. The building, which was previously occupied by Belhaven Surgery, was ablaze, but firefighters managed to dampen the flames and nobody was harmed. There was minor traffic […]
American Dentist Will Not Face Charges After Shooting Cecil the Lion
The American dentist who hit the headlines after shooting and killing one of Zimbabwe’s most precious creatures will not face charges, it has been revealed. Walter Palmer shot Cecil the lion in July with a bow and arrow, sparking global outrage and national mourning in Zimbabwe. At the time of the incident, Mr Palmer insisted […]
