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A glimpse into the future? Taiwanese dental practice accepts cryptocurrency payments using Dentacoin
A dental practice in Taiwan has provided dentists and patients with a glimpse into the future by starting to accept cryptocurrency payments in the form of Dentacoins. The Mr ITeeth practice has become only the fourth clinic in the world to enable patients to pay using Dentacoin, a cryptocurrency, which was developed specifically for the […]
Cheltenham dental practice closes unexpectedly
Patients at a dental practice in Cheltenham have been forced to make alternative arrangements after finding a note on the door explaining that the clinic had closed. Hewlett Road Dental Surgery shut down at short notice after concerns were raised by the Care Quality Commission. Patients arriving at the surgery on the day after the […]
Norwich dental practice undergoes a revamp thanks to new owner
A dental practice in Norwich has reopened to the public after undergoing a makeover. Friends Dental Practice, which was acquired by Zain Shamoon earlier this year, has had a revamp thanks to its ambitious new owner. Mr Shamoon bought the clinic in June and set about modernising the interiors and investing in new equipment, including […]
Illegal dentist who treated patients in B&B kitchen is prosecuted
A woman pretending to be a dentist has been prosecuted after a patient complained about receiving treatment in a dirty kitchen at a B&B in Blackpool. Lynda Collins, who has no dental training and is not registered with any professional bodies, was offering dental treatment at The Gynway Guesthouse in Blackpool when she was reported […]
Highlands MSP calls for urgent meeting to discuss dental provision in the Western Isles
The MSP for the Highlands and Islands, Rhoda Grant, has called for an urgent meeting with the health secretary to discuss dental provision on the islands of South Uist, North Uist and Benbecula. Ms Grant wants to hold talks with Shona Robinson ahead of the end of a consultation, which was launched to talk about […]
Richmond dental patients forced to travel to Teesside for NHS care
Dental patients who are searching for NHS services in Richmond and the surrounding area are being forced to travel to Teesside, it has been revealed. There are currently no dental practices in the Richmond area offering free places for NHS adult patients, meaning that those who wish to join an NHS register are facing lengthy […]
Ramsgate dental practice to close in March 2018
Patients at a Ramsgate dental practice have been advised to consider looking for a new dentist after it was revealed that Church Hill Dental Practice will close at the end of March next year. The NHS has been informed that the practice, which currently runs an NHS dental contract, will no longer provide dental care […]
Two new dental practices open in Leicester offering treatment 365 days a year
Two new dental practices have opened in Leicester, offering patients access to treatment 365 days a year. The new surgeries will operate 12 hours a day, every day of the year. The two new clinics, which are located in Westcotes and Clarendon Park, are run by JDRM Dental Care Limited and they are the first […]
Times reporters reveal millions are missing out on NHS dental care
An investigation by The Times has revealed that millions of people in the UK are missing out on NHS dental care. Research carried out by reporters shows that there are currently no dental practices taking on new NHS patients in 24 local authorities in England. The information was obtained from the NHS Choices website, which […]
Godalming dental patients are struggling to get an NHS appointment
Dental patients in Godalming are struggling to get an NHS appointment, it has been revealed. According to the NHS Choices website, practices in Godalming and nearby Farncombe and Milford are not currently accepting new NHS patients and appointments are only available for emergency referrals. Tina Shonk is one of many local residents who have expressed […]
