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Norfolk MP vows to continue fighting for new dental school

Norfolk MP vows to continue fighting for new dental school

Norfolk MP, Jerome Mayhew, has vowed to continue fighting for a new dental school in East Anglia after health minister, Will Quince, said that the proposed project was a “no for now.” At a House of Commons debate recently, Mr Mayhew and other local MPs discussed the possibility of opening a new training school at […]


Dental on the Banks confirmed as official dentist for AFC Bournemouth

Dental on the Banks confirmed as official dentist for AFC Bournemouth

Dental on the Banks has been confirmed as the new official dentist for AFC Bournemouth. Based in Canford Cliffs, Dental on the Banks is a local dental company. The practice will provide routine and emergency dental care for the club’s players and staff throughout the 2022/2023 campaign. The practice team has already run pre-screening sessions […]


Health minister says new East Anglia dental school is a ‘no for now’

Health minister says new East Anglia dental school is a ‘no for now’

Health minister, Will Quince, has dealt campaigners for a new dental school in East Anglia a blow, stating that the plans are a “no for now.” At a recent debate in the House of Commons, MPs from the region, including Jerome Mayhew, the MP for Broadland, proposed opening a new dental school at the University […]


Norfolk MP discusses new dental school plans with health minister

Norfolk MP discusses new dental school plans with health minister

The MP for Broadland, Norfolk, discussed plans for a new dental school in the region during a recent meeting with new health minister, Will Quince. Jerome Mayhew met with Mr Quince at the House of Commons on Tuesday 11th October. The Conservative MP, who has already had meetings with fellow Norfolk MP, Duncan Baker, and […]


Romsey dental team celebrates one-year anniversary

Romsey dental team celebrates one-year anniversary

A dental team from Romsey celebrated the first anniversary under new ownership recently. Dr Kevin Hebenton took the reins at Romsey Dental Care in Station Road in August 2021. To mark a year of incredible achievements, the team organised a party on the 20th August. The event was a celebration of how far the practice […]


Dental practices to close on Monday 19th September as mark of respect

Dental practices to close on Monday 19th September as mark of respect

Dental practices and GP surgeries are expected to close on Monday 19th September as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The state funeral for Her Majesty the Queen, who died on Thursday 8th September, will be held on Monday 19th, which has been confirmed as a national bank holiday. To […]


Dental services still recovering from the pandemic in the East Riding

Dental services still recovering from the pandemic in the East Riding

Dental services in the East Riding of Yorkshire are still recovering from the pandemic. The latest statistics show that activity is still well below pre-pandemic levels, despite a significant increase from 2020/2021. Data from NHS Digital revealed that a total of 142,396 courses of dental treatment were delivered in the region in the 12-month period […]


Ministers to ease overseas regulations to boost dentist recruitment

Ministers to ease overseas regulations to boost dentist recruitment

Ministers are set to make changes to regulations for overseas recruitment to boost NHS staff numbers. The former health minister, Steve Barclay, indicated that the government plans to make it easier for health professionals from overseas to travel to the UK to work for the NHS. The changes will facilitate faster recruitment for nurses, doctors […]


Retired Penarth dentist celebrates 100th birthday

Retired Penarth dentist celebrates 100th birthday

A retired dentist has celebrated his 100th birthday in Penarth. George Watkeys turned 100 on August 29th 2022. Born to Rachel and Frank Watkeys in Merthyr Tydfil in 1922, George was called up to serve in the RAF after finishing his education at Monkton House School in Cardiff, which later became Kings Monkton School. During […]


New data reveals extent of UK ‘dental deserts’

New data reveals extent of UK ‘dental deserts’

New data has revealed the extent of ‘dental deserts’ in the UK. In some parts of England, there is only one dentist for over 2,000 patients. Statistics from NHS Digital show that in the worst-affected regions, including North Lincolnshire, there is just 1 dentist per 3,199 patients. Other areas that have been described as ‘dental […]