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Birmingham prison riots were sparked by protest over dental care, court hears
Prison riots that lasted for more than 15 hours were sparked by a protest over dental care, a court has heard. Birmingham Crown Court was informed that a prisoner was protesting about a lack of access to dental care and this is believed to have started 15 hours of riots at HMP Birmingham in 2016. […]
Health campaigners raise concerns as patients wait up to 2 years to see a dentist in York
A health watchdog has raised concerns after it was revealed that some patients are waiting up to 2 years to see an NHS dentist in York. Healthwatch York said that patients have been in touch with tales of having to join 3-year waiting lists and travel far from home to see an NHS dentist. Manager, […]
BBC research suggests half of dental practices aren’t accepting new patients
Research conducted by the BBC suggests that half of dental practices in the country aren’t accepting new adult patients. According to BBC News, around 50 percent of the nation’s 2,500 dental practices are not currently accepting new NHS adult patients. The study also suggested that 40 percent aren’t taking on new child patients. The British […]
New dental clinic to open in Melton this December
A new dental clinic is set to open in Melton this December, it has been confirmed. JDRM Dental Care will open in Nottingham Street by the end of the year, creating up to 12 new jobs. The practice will open in premises previously occupied by Sit and Settle Café. Clinical director, Ruby Mahal, said that […]
Dental authorities fear for the future as more dentists in the North leave the profession
Dental authorities are fearing for the future of dentistry, as figures reveal that more dentists in the North of England are leaving the profession. New figures suggest that 460 dentists left the profession in 2015/2016. This represents a five year high and is a significant increase on the total of 421 from 2014/2015. Statistics were […]
Figures show millions of adults haven’t been to an NHS dentist in the last 2 years
Figures show that millions of adults in England haven’t been to the dentist in the last 2 years, despite advice from dentists recommending routine checks every 6-12 months. Statistics from NHS Digital have revealed that 21 million adults haven’t been to an NHS dentist in the last 2 years; this equates to almost half of […]
Northwich dental receptionist bids farewell after 30 years at the same practice
A dental receptionist from Northwich, Cheshire, has bid a fond farewell to patients and colleagues after 30 years at the same practice. Mary Harris is retiring at the age of 68, having spent three decades at Witton Street Dental Practice. Mary, who lives a stone’s throw from the clinic in Rudheath, said that she had […]
Bognor Regis dental clinic relocates to larger premises
A dental clinic based in Bognor Regis has relocated to larger premises. The owners of Dove Holistic Dental Centre, Davinder Raju and his wife, Subpreet Dhillon-Raju have confirmed the opening of the new site, just 350 metres away from the previous location. The pair bought the new premises and have been working hard to redecorate […]
All smiles for Silsden dental firm owners, as company records record turnover
The owners of a dental firm based in Silsden have plenty to smile about after recording a record turnover for the last financial year. The owners of Ethoss, a company that specialises in the development and distribution of a product that is designed to promote bone regeneration for implant treatment, recorded an increase of 187% […]
Footage of hygiene-conscious Hoffenheim fan cleaning his teeth at Anfield goes viral
Most images taken of fans in the stands of Champion’s League football matches capture the ecstasy and agony of following a team, but a picture of a hygiene-conscious fan has hit the headlines for a different reason. Cameras spotted a Hoffenheim fan brushing his teeth in the match against Liverpool last week, and the picture […]
