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Relief for Horncastle dental patients following mydentist closure
Dental patients in Horncastle can breathe a sigh of relief after a husband and wife dental team confirmed the takeover of the town’s mydentist clinic. Patients were left facing an uncertain future after the chain confirmed that the practice would close, but NHS patients can now enjoy peace of mind. Husband and wife dental duo, […]
Newcastle dental team signs new deal with Jesmond football club
A chain of dental and skincare clinics based in Newcastle has signed a new sponsorship deal with a Jesmond football club. Honour Health, which was previously known as Osborne Dental, has agreed terms to become the primary kit sponsor for West Jesmond AFC. The chain has clinics in Jesmond, Ponteland and Stanley. Principal dentist, Onkar […]
NHS pay increase will not affect dentists or doctors
A pay rise, which has been offered to NHS workers by the government, will not affect doctors or dentists. The 6.5% pay increase, which is due to come into play over the next three years, will be made available to nurses, paramedics and support staff including hospital porters. In reaction to the news, the British […]
Maidstone dental nurse hopeful of pageant success
A dental nurse from Maidstone, Kent, is hoping to put the past behind her as she competes in the southern heat of the Empress Pageant. Jill Fogg was bullied as a child and has been subjected to cruel taunts about her height and her weight. This weekend (Saturday 24th March), Jill will compete in Southampton […]
Buckinghamshire Dental Practice Faces Many Months of Repair After Burst Pipe
A practice in Burnham, South Buckingham which has been ravaged by a burst water main has said it will be feeling the effects and sorting out the aftermath for “many months”. The dental clinic, Burnham Dental Clinic on High Street, suffered a burst water main as a result of the rapidly changing weather that has […]
NHS dental fees to rise in April
The government has confirmed that fees for NHS dental treatment will increase in April. New guidelines mean that the cost of a basic check-up and other band 1 treatments will increase by £1 to £21.60. The price of band 2 treatments, such as fillings and root canal treatments, and band 3 services, including crowns, will […]
CDC raises concerns over lung disease rates among dentists in the US
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has raised concerns over the prevalence of a rare, progressive lung disease in dentists. The condition Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is rare, but research has flagged up an unexpected spike in cases among dental professionals. Studies show that around 200,000 people in the US suffer from IPF; […]
Plans to convert a Colston residential property into a dental surgery are rejected
Planning officers have rejected a change of use application to convert a residential property in Colston into a new dental surgery. The proposal, which was submitted by Tiwari Watson Dental Care, has been turned down over concerns about a lack of parking in the area. The application included plans to create a practice with four […]
New private dental clinic opens in Liverpool’s Matchworks development
A new private dental clinic has opened in the Matchworks development in Liverpool. Dental Excellence UK, which already boasts an extensive list of celebrity clients, including members of the Liverpool football team, has opened a state of the art surgery on the Garston complex, which is located in the south of the city. The modern […]
New General Dental Council survey reveals high patient satisfaction rates
A new survey conducted by the General Dental Council has revealed that the vast majority of patients are very happy with the service provided by their dentist. The results of the GDC Patient and Public Survey show that 97 percent of people who visit their dentist once a year are ‘satisfied’ with the service they […]
