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Bristol University Dental School to relocate to larger premises

Bristol University Dental School to relocate to larger premises

The University of Bristol’s Dental School will relocate to larger premises in 2023, it has been confirmed. The school, which is currently located in the Dental Hospital in Lower Maudlin Street, will move to Trinity Quay in Avon Street after planning permission for the development was approved. The new site is close to Temple Meads […]


Durham dental nurse encourages others to see professionals after almost losing her sight following filler treatment

Durham dental nurse encourages others to see professionals after almost losing her sight following filler treatment

A dental nurse is encouraging others to see professionals with medical or dental training after nearly losing her sight following filler treatment. Amy Wiseman, 31, spent £70 on the treatment recently. She visited a beautician but quickly noticed that the procedure wasn’t going to plan. Amy had already had fillers in the past and she […]


Campaigners step up efforts to end water fluoridation in Cumbria

Campaigners step up efforts to end water fluoridation in Cumbria

Campaigners are stepping up efforts to end water fluoridation in Cumbria. Fluoride Free Cumbria is urging the local council to put a stop to water fluoridation. Members of the group claim that adding fluoride to water supplies poses health risks for local residents. Fluoride has been added to water in West Cumbria for more than […]


Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount could miss England qualifiers to undergo dental treatment

Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount could miss England qualifiers to undergo dental treatment

Mason Mount could miss England’s upcoming qualifiers to undergo dental treatment, Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel revealed. The Chelsea midfielder has missed a couple of games recently after suffering an infected wisdom tooth. Despite the fact that he came on as a substitute in the 1-1 draw with Burnley on Saturday 6th November, Mount could miss […]


Lisburn orthodontic clinic has new owner

Lisburn orthodontic clinic has new owner

An established orthodontic clinic in Lisburn has a new owner. Emma McCrory has successfully acquired Lisburn Orthodontics with the help of a funding package from Ulster Bank. The practice has been running for thirty years and offers a diverse range of orthodontic treatments, including clear braces, removable orthodontics and the latest cosmetic innovations. Emma said […]


Nottinghamshire dentist has plenty to smile about after taking the reins at popular practice

Nottinghamshire dentist has plenty to smile about after taking the reins at popular practice

An ambitious Nottinghamshire dentist has plenty to smile about after securing his first dental practice at the age of just 29. Dr Gurdit Singh has taken the reins at Mapperley Dental Care after successfully securing a funding package from Lloyds Bank. Dr Singh has grand plans for the one-surgery practice, which currently provides treatment for […]


Dental hygienist saves mum’s life after spotting cancerous mole

Dental hygienist saves mum’s life after spotting cancerous mole

A dental hygienist saved her mum’s life after spotting a cancerous mole. Joanne Elmes encouraged her mum to consult her GP urgently after noticing a suspicious looking mole on her arm. Joanne, a dental hygienist, had recently completed a training programme in early melanoma detection known as Masced Pro, which is run by the charity, […]


Aberdeen dental students head to Shetland to gain valuable experience

Aberdeen dental students head to Shetland to gain valuable experience

Dental students from Aberdeen are heading north to Shetland to gain valuable experience as part of a new pilot programme. The first students, final year dentistry undergraduates, Ayesha Ahmad and Kelvin Onyinah, spent four days working at Montfield dental clinic in Lerwick starting from Monday 4th October. The aim of the scheme is to provide […]


British Dental Association calls for urgent action to end ‘grotesque spectacle of DIY dentistry’

British Dental Association calls for urgent action to end ‘grotesque spectacle of DIY dentistry’

The British Dental Association (BDA) has called for urgent action to improve access to dental services amid a surge in DIY dentistry. Eddie Crouch, chair of the BDA, said that ministers have a responsibility to put an end to the “grotesque spectacle of DIY dentistry” and added that more needs to be done to prioritise […]


Mobile unit provides free dental checks for local fishermen in Devon and Cornwall

Mobile unit provides free dental checks for local fishermen in Devon and Cornwall

A mobile unit has provided free dental services for fishermen in Devon and Cornwall. The Smiles at Sea mobile dental unit toured coastal spots recently, offering free dental check-ups and oral cancer screening for fishermen and their families. The unit has been touring a number of harbours in Cornwall, including Newlyn, Newquay and Mevagissey, as […]