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New practice will create 300 new NHS dental places in Westbury
A new practice will create 300 additional NHS dental places in Westbury. The future of NHS dentistry in the town was hanging in the balance after NHS England turned down an application from White Horse Dental to renew its contract. The contract, which is due to expire on the 26th June, has been rejected, but […]
Billingham dental team celebrates baby boom
The team at a Billingham dental practice is celebrating a baby boom after nine new babies arrived in the space of 12 months. In the last year alone, the staff at Queensway dental team have celebrated the arrival of five baby boys and four girls. Jen Mallon, dental therapist, gave birth to her first child, […]
Tennis star Andy Murray sports new smile
Britain’s most celebrated tennis star has been spotted showing off a brand new smile. Grand slam winner, Andy Murray, has been pictured in the press sporting a new and improved smile after undergoing extensive dental treatment. The Wimbledon champion, who has taken time out to recover from a severe hip injury, debuted his new gnashers […]
New survey suggests middle-aged Scots are falling through the net, as initiatives focus on children’s oral health
A new survey suggests that middle-aged Scots are falling through the net, as oral health initiatives are focused on children and older people. New research showed that that average middle-aged adult in Scotland has more than 10 fillings and just 14 healthy teeth. The study, which involved more than 3,100 adults aged over 45, revealed […]
Anglesey dental surgery could close, as retiring dentist struggles to find replacement
The future of a dental surgery in Menai Bridge, Anglesey is hanging in the balance, as the owner, who is retiring, is struggling to find a replacement. Henri Maerivoet has been forced to retire due to health reasons, and his Bridge Street practice will have to close if a suitable replacement cannot be found before […]
Study links childhood dental infections to increase heart disease risk
A study has linked childhood dental infections to an increased risk of heart disease in later life. Research conducted as part of The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study revealed that children that suffer from oral conditions, such as gum disease and decay, are more likely to develop risk factors for strokes and heart attacks […]
Kettering General Hospital announces £1.8 million project to expand maxillofacial and orthodontic departments
Health chiefs have confirmed funding worth £1.8 million for a new maxillofacial and orthodontic unit at Kettering General Hospital. The new facility will be approximately double the size of the existing unit and the department will be kitted out with the latest equipment, including a cone beam CT scanner, a 3D printer and an intra-oral […]
Dentists in India may be forced to stand in for doctors amid widespread shortage
Dentists may be forced to stand in for doctors in India amid a widespread shortage of medical professionals. The government is considering introducing a new course, which would be designed to bridge the gap between medicine and dentistry, to allow dentists to take on some of the family healthcare services offered by community doctors. The […]
British Dental Association criticises the government, as thousands join waiting lists for NHS practices
The British Dental Association has criticised the government, as thousands of patients all over the country join waiting lists for NHS dental practices. The latest statistics show that several regions are experiencing severe dentist shortages, with almost 50,000 patients in Cornwall alone unable to register with an NHS dental surgery. Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen, chair of the […]
Union County dental outreach initiative to be expanded following $3 million donation from local family
A dental outreach initiative, which is designed to improve standards of oral health among Union County’s children, is set to be expanded after a local family made a donation worth $3 million to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Bob Brown and his family have supported the hospital over a period of time, and their generous donation will […]
