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1 in 5 dental patients struggling to see a dentist in East England
New government data suggests that 1 in 5 dental patients in the East of England are struggling to see an NHS dentist. Analysis of recent statistics shows that more than 60,000 patients in the region have tried unsuccessfully to get an appointment with an NHS dentist. A separate survey, which was aimed at dentists, revealed […]
Mydentist reveals plans to merge practices to create giant dental centre in Halifax’s Broad Street Plaza
Mydentist has revealed plans to merge its three practices in Halifax into one giant dental centre in Broad Street Plaza. The chain, which currently operates two clinics on Clare Road and one on Parkinson Lane, is hoping to secure planning permission to create a larger practice on the ground floor of Broad Street Plaza. The […]
Clydebank dental patients raise hundreds for children’s charity
Dental patients in Clydebank have raised hundreds of pounds for a children’s charity. DB Dental Care has been running a campaign to raise money for Cash for Kids, and team members have been blown away by the generosity of patients. Cash for Kids supports children and young people with disabilities, as well as those who […]
New dental pilot aimed to reduce stress for dementia patients receives positive feedback in Southend
A new pilot programme, which has been launched to make going to the dentist less stressful for patients with dementia, has received positive feedback in Southend. Public Health England started the new scheme to help patients with dementia get to the dentist safely and eliminate distress and discomfort during appointments. To make the process less […]
Gold Coast dental patient travels to India for treatment after being quoted $100,000 in Australia
A dental patient from the Gold Coast has travelled to India for treatment after being quoted $100,000 for work in Australia. Neil McLean, 60, required intensive dental treatment, but put it off for several years after prioritising paying his mortgage and putting food on the table for his daughters. When his children left home and […]
Energy drink addict who needs 24 fillings and dentures shares his story to warn others of dental dangers
An energy drink addict has spoken out in the press and shared images of his teeth to warn others about the impact of consuming sugary drinks on a regular basis. Vinnie Pyner, 21, started drinking Monster energy drinks to stay awake at college, but his consumption increased rapidly, and soon, he was drinking up to […]
Dundee churches team up with dental students to hand out supplies to struggling families
Churches in Dundee have teamed up with dental students to launch an initiative to collect and distribute donations to help struggling local families. Congregations at Meadowside St Paul’s and St Andrew’s parish churches have been collecting supplies, including toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste, after reverends spoke about the difficulties faced by some local families who […]
Northumberland councillor expresses fresh concerns over the future of local dental services
A Northumberland councillor has expressed fresh concerns over the future of dental services in Rothbury and Hadston. Residents have been without a local dentist since October 2017 after the owner of Coquetdale Dental Practice, which served both Hadston and Rothbury, was forced to step down for personal reasons. Councillor Scott Dickinson, member for Druridge Bay, […]
New Bupa study reveals time restraints, fear and cost are the main reasons patients avoid the dentist
A new study conducted by Bupa has revealed most people avoid going to the dentist on a regular basis as a result of a lack of time, fear and cost. The Bupa poll, which involved 2,000 adults, suggested that 14% of people didn’t go to the dentist regularly due to time constraints. In the last […]
MPs write to Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, appealing for action to improve access to NHS dental care
MP Yasmin Qureshi has sent a letter signed by a number of fellow MPs to urge the health secretary, Matt Hancock, to take action to improve access to NHS dental care. Ms Qureshi said that unless action is taken to create more NHS places and ensure people have access to affordable dental treatment, problems currently […]
