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Healthwatch Portsmouth to work with NHS England to try and avoid dental crisis
NHS England has invited representatives from Healthwatch Portsmouth to join a panel to try and avert a dental crisis in the city. Recently, it was revealed that dental chain, Colosseum Dental would close three clinics in Portsmouth, a move that could impact up to 20,000 dental patients. In response to the news, NHS England has […]
Dental patients in Portsmouth face an uncertain future, as chain closes three practices
Dental patients in Portsmouth are facing an uncertain future, after a chain closed three clinics in the city. Colosseum Dental has confirmed that three city centre dental practices will close, leaving up to 20,000 patients without an NHS dentist. The closure will mean that there are currently no NHS surgeries in the area accepting new […]
Swindon mum raises concerns over access to dental care for disabled patients
A mum from Swindon has raised concerns over access to NHS dental care for disabled patients. Sarah Purnell, from Moredon, contacted the local press after her daughter, Caroline, was informed that she would have to wait to see a specialist dentist at the Great Western Hospital. Caroline has already been waiting for over 4 months, […]
New survey reveals the weird ways Brits use their teeth
A new survey, which was carried out to coincide with National Smile Month, has revealed the weird ways British people use their teeth. While most of us use our teeth solely to eat, many are guilty of employing their gnashers for alternative purposes, some of which pose a risk of injury and dental damage. The […]
Thieves make off with cash register from dental practice in Birmingham after setting off fire extinguishers
Thieves took a cash register from a dental practice in Birmingham after setting off fire extinguishers. Two masked men are believed to have entered Bhandal Dental Surgery at around 4pm on Wednesday 5th June. Police have confirmed that an investigation into the robbery of the surgery on Marriott Road has been launched, and are appealing […]
NHS England confirms new dental contract for Northumberland villages
NHS England has awarded a new dental contract that will serve NHS patients in rural Northumberland villages. There has been a great deal of concern over the future of dental services in the area since the closure of a dental practice that served Hadston and Rothbury in 2017. The contract holder was forced to cease […]
83-year old dental technician is finally retiring after 68 years in the job
An 83-year old dental technician from Hull is finally retiring after 68 years in the job. Eric Fisher, the owner of E W Fisher Dental Laboratory in Beverley Road, has decided to down tools and take a break after spending nearly 70 years creating and repairing dental appliances. Mr Fisher, from Cavendish Square, worked as […]
Inverness dental surgery set to relocate to former ice cream parlour
The owners of an Inverness dental surgery have confirmed plans to relocate to a vacant city centre unit, which was previously used as an ice cream parlour. Scottish Dental Care has revealed that its Inverness clinic will move from Bridge Street to new premises on Castle Street. The practice will relocate to the unit formerly […]
More than a fifth of adults in Orkney don’t have an NHS dentist
Statistics from the Scotland Information Services Division have revealed that more than a fifth of adults in Orkney are not registered with an NHS dentist. Registration rates in Orkney are the second lowest of all Scottish health boards, but representatives from the local trust have insisted that they are taking action to make more NHS […]
New survey suggests more than 80% of adults visit the dentist frequently
A new survey has suggested that more than 80% of UK adults visit the dentist on a regular basis. New research published by Simplyhealth Professionals showed that 82% of adults go to the dentist at least once every 24 months. The rate of attendance is even higher among those who have dental payment plans. Almost […]
