Archive for the ‘General’ Category
Mydentist practice to close in Bury St Edmunds
One of mydentist’s Bury St Edmunds practices is set to close after it was revealed that it could no longer fulfil the requirements of its NHS contract. The Kings Mews clinic will cease to provide NHS dental services from the end of February 2018. According to NHS England, the practice has experienced difficulties related to […]
Plans submitted to convert a bungalow into an orthodontic practice in Poole
Plans to convert a bungalow into an orthodontic practice in Poole have been formally submitted to the local council. The proposals, which have been compiled by Pure Town Planning, include plans to turn a bungalow on Lower Blandford Road into an orthodontic clinic. If the plans are given the green light, two dentists working at […]
Healthwatch Bucks urges local dental practices to update their NHS Choices profiles
A Buckinghamshire watchdog has urged local dental practices to update their profiles on the NHS Choices website. Healthwatch Bucks recently conducted research, which revealed that 35 practices in the area didn’t provide any information for patients via the website. In light of the research, the watchdog is encouraging the practices to update their information to […]
Dentists raise concerns over NHS dental care in open letter
A group of dentists has raised concerns over NHS dental care in an open letter, which has been published by The Telegraph. In the letter, which has been signed by hundreds of dentists from around the country, concerns about access to NHS dental care and working conditions for dental professionals have been flagged up. Dentists […]
Dentists dispel the value of popular dental fads
Barely a day goes by when you don’t come across a new miracle cure or trendy health fad in the papers. At this time of year, when many make resolutions for a bigger, better year ahead, these articles are particularly commonplace. The trouble is that there is a lot of conflicting advice out there, and […]
Critics call for dental fines overhaul to protect vulnerable people
Critics of the NHS’ current dental fines system have called for an overhaul to protect vulnerable people. Research shows that income from fines has increased significantly in the last decade, but bodies are worried that vulnerable people, including those with dementia and disabilities, are paying the price for honest mistakes. Research shows that the number […]
Worthing dental practice hosts art soiree to enable dentists to bond with patients
A dental practice from Worthing adopted a novel approach to getting to know its patients by hosting an art soiree at the beginning of December. For one night only, Ferring Dental Practice was converted into a gallery showcasing the pieces of Lewes dentist, Nick Bodimeade. Business development manager at the practice, Sacha Trunks, explained that […]
Bupa Dental Care acquires Luton-based Avsan Holdings
Bupa Dental Care has completed the acquisition of Avsan Holdings, a dental chain based in Luton. The group, which has 16 dental clinics in England and Scotland, has been taken over by Bupa in a deal, which was overseen by Christie & Co. Avsan Holdings was created over 30 years ago by Avron Smith and […]
Eden dental duo welcomes new couple to the practice
A dental duo, which has worked tirelessly to bring their practice back from the brink following storm damage, is preparing to welcome a new couple to the dental team. Richard and Barbara Govan have dedicated a huge amount of time and effort to getting Tufton Cottage Dental Practice back on track after Storm Desmond battered […]
Woolwich dentist launches petition to save her NHS practice
A dentist from Woolwich has launched a petition to try and save her NHS practice. Dr Fariba Fekrazad is struggling to find a new location for her NHS surgery as a result of regeneration plans announced by Greenwich Council. New proposals focus on the regeneration of Spray Street, with residents set to benefit from a […]
