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Bupa acquires new Kent dental clinic
Bupa Dental has acquired a new dental practice in Kent. The chain has agreed to take over the Hospital Lane Dental and Implant Clinic as part of an ongoing expansion programme. The clinic marks Bupa Dental’s 17th new acquisition in 2018. The chain already manages over 470 dental surgeries across the UK and Ireland, and […]
Bude dentist retires after 30 years in the same town
A highly-respected dentist has retired after treating patients in Bude for thirty years. Kathy Lawrence qualified over 40 years ago, and has spent three decades working in the town, most recently at Morwenna Dental Care in Bude. Before relocating to Cornwall, Kathy worked in Essex. She was initially based in Basildon, but fell in love […]
New Addington residents react angrily to news of dental service closure
Residents in New Addington have reacted angrily to the news that a local dental service will be closing. Patients who use the Parkway dental service, which is based at Parkway Health Centre, are anxious about the future after it was confirmed that the service would be shut down in the near future. The clinic, which […]
Accrington dentist hangs up his drill after 30 years
A popular dentist from Accrington has downed his drill after 30 years at the same surgery. Dr Philip Baron has bid farewell to patients and colleagues at Bupa Dental Care after 30 years. Dr Baron took over the centre, previously named Antley Villa Dental Practice, in 1988. Over the years, the practice has expanded significantly, […]
Spalding patients invited to register with new hospital-based NHS dental surgery
Patients who are looking for a dentist in Spalding have been invited to register with a new NHS surgery, which will be based at Johnson Community Hospital. The clinic, which is due to open on January 7th 2019, is now accepting new patients. The clinic will be staffed by dentists and nurses from Community Dental […]
New project launched in Bradford to increase availability of dental appointments
A new project, which aims to increase the availability of dental appointments, has been launched in Bradford. According to guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), it is not necessary for all patients to attend 6-monthly dental appointments. However, many patients still have this timeframe in mind when booking dental checks. […]
Worcester dental practice to reopen after 2 years
A dental practice in Worcester is set to reopen two years after it closed its doors to patients. St John’s Dental Practice closed in 2016 when the contractor chose not to renew their agreement. At the time, it was the only NHS dental clinic in St John’s. Since the practice closed, local MPS and patient […]
Deadline Day for Thousands of Dentists to become GDC Compliant
Today, 28th August 2018, is the deadline for 36,000 dental care professionals to submit their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) statement to the General Dental Council. However ,in the week leading up to this deadline date, the GDC expressed concern that over 2000 dental professionals have not submitted the information they need to in order to […]
Lincoln high street shop to be converted into a new dental practice
A high street store in Lincoln is set to be converted into a new dental practice. JDSP Dental Limited is planning to turn the premises, which were previously used as a furniture store, into a brand new clinic. The move is part of an expansion plan in the area, which will see four new practices […]
Dundee dentist cancels appointments following brazen daytime robbery
A dentist from Dundee was forced to cancel appointments following a brazen daytime robbery. Dr Purvi Patel, from Kingsway Dental Practice, said that a thief strolled into the clinic during the afternoon surgery and made off with a Samsung tablet while the desk was momentarily unmanned by reception staff. The device, which is worth around […]
