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Borders lagging behind as record dental registration figures revealed
The Scottish Borders are lagging behind other parts of the country in terms of dental registrations, new figures have revealed. The latest statistics show that there have been major improvements in registration rates across the country in the last decade, but rates are still lower in some parts than others. Despite widespread increases in registrations, […]
Local MP voices concerns over decision to stop NHS dental services at Billingham practice
A local MP has voiced his concerns over plans for a Billingham dental practice to stop offering treatment to NHS patients. Queensway Dental, which has been providing NHS services for 25 years, will only cater for private patients from April 1st. The practice currently has more than 11,000 NHS patients on its books. Patients have […]
Scottish Government scraps recommendations for 6-monthly check-ups in oral health shake-up
The Scottish Government has scrapped recommendations for 6-monthly check-ups as part of a shake-up of oral health services. As part of a revamp of NHS dental services across the country, patients will not be advised to go to the dentist every 6 months, with new guidelines advising patients with healthy teeth and gums to wait […]
Newport dental team celebrates historic anniversary
A dental team from Newport has plenty to smile about after celebrating 40 years in the business. Staff from Chepstow Road Dental Surgery invited colleagues and patients from the past and present to mark the 40th anniversary of the practice. To celebrate the milestone, the practice hosted a party, with more than 50 guests in […]
Police appeal for information as a dental practice, restaurant and hotel are targeted by thieves in Oxford
Police in Oxfordshire are appealing for information after a series of local businesses were targeted by thieves. Over the course of the last couple of weeks, staff rooms at a dental practice, a restaurant and a hotel have been raided. Thieves gained entry into two of the staff rooms via insecure doors and in one […]
Llangollen dental practice closes unexpectedly
A dental practice in Llangollen has closed unexpectedly, leaving patients with an uncertain future. The Chapel Street surgery closed last week (Monday 15th January) with patients arriving at the clinic to find a note on the door. Patients have been advised to find alternative arrangements following the sudden closure and some are very worried about […]
NHS England working to restore village dental services in Northumberland
NHS England is working to restore dental services to villages in Northumberland, it has been confirmed. Pauline Fletcher, from NHS England, met with councillors earlier this week (Tuesday 16th January) to provide an update on NHS dental services following the closure of surgeries located at Broomhill Health Centre. Ms Fletcher said that services had been […]
Plans to open a new dental surgery in East Wichel submitted to Swindon Borough Council
Plans to open a brand new dental surgery in East Wichel have been submitted to Swindon Borough Council. The application has been put forward by representatives from Wichelstowe Dental Care and Hunter Page Planning. If the application is successful, the new clinic, which will provide both NHS and private dental services, will open six days […]
Bury-based company becomes the world’s first dental marketing agency to accept Bitcoin payments
A company based in Bury has become the first dental marketing agency in the world to accept Bitcoin payments. The Creative Composite, which offers a wide range of services such as advertising and running social media campaigns, has started accepting Bitcoin payments after witnessing a surge in interest in cryptocurrencies among dentists. Recently, there has […]
Blackburn patients mystified by sudden dental practice closure
Blackburn patients are mystified by the sudden closure of a local dental practice. Patients at Magicsmiles Dental in Cherry Tree were informed of the unexpected closure via the surgery’s website. The statement on the website suggested that patients would receive further information in due course, but some have been left in the dark by the […]
