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Childhood decay costs £200,000 per year in Southampton alone, report confirms
Childhood decay is costing the NHS more than £200,000 per year in Southampton alone, a report has confirmed. New research published in the British Dental Journal suggests that treating children in hospital is costing the local NHS in excess of £200,000. Young children with severe decay require treatment under general anaesthetic in hospital and the […]
Relief for thousands of dental patients as NHS surgery reopens in Tewkesbury
The reopening of an NHS dental surgery in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, has brought relief to thousands of people. Around 7,000 patients were facing an uncertain future when the mydentist clinic on the town’s High Street closed its doors in March. After fearing that they would have to travel to Cheltenham or Gloucester to see an NHS […]
Tributes pour in for dental nurse who died in her sleep
Tributes have been pouring in for a dental nurse who died in her sleep. Elise Fitzpatrick, from Essex, was found dead by her mother who visited Elise’s flat after not hearing from her. Elise, 24, was described as healthy and happy, and experts have attributed her tragic death to sudden adult death syndrome, a condition […]
Concerns raised over access to NHS dental care in Scotland
Representatives from the Oral Health Foundation have raised concerns over access to NHS dental care in Scotland. Recent research suggests that more than 215,000 people are facing a 40-mile round trip to see an NHS dentist. Studies undertaken by the Oral Health Foundation show that almost a quarter of people live more than ten miles […]
New practice opens its doors to the public in Kibworth
A new dental practice has opened its doors to the public in Kibworth. ODental, a new private practice, has opened in Station Street thanks to funding from Lloyds Bank. ODental owner, Chris Oxley, has almost 30 years of experience in dentistry, and he is incredibly excited about the new venture, which was made possible by […]
Did you know that a trip to the dentist could save your life?
Many of us approach the dental clinic with extreme caution. It’s very common to experience anxiety when sitting in a waiting room listening to the whirring noise of the dreaded drill, but most of us would endure 5 minutes in the chair if we knew it could save our lives. If you haven’t been to […]
Dentist Convicted of Mass Fraud Ordered to Pay £360,000 to NHS
A dentist that was convicted and imprisoned for defrauding the NHS for treatments over 6 years and worth hundreds of thousands of pounds has been ordered to pay £360,000 in compensation in a proceeds of crime hearing brought to Guildford Crown Court. Mark Walewski, a dentist who previously was the manager of the New Dental […]
Leading Dental Experts Warn That “Extremely Acidic” Sparkling Water can destroy Teeth
Despite commonly held beliefs that sparkling water is a healthy alternative to sugary fizzy drinks, it is very acidic and can damage teeth, Dr Adam Thorne of Harley Street Dental Studio claimed. Dr Thorne noted that on the pH scale of acids it had a pH number of 3, which it about the same on […]
Dental Nurse Imprisoned for Drug Supply has been struck from the GDC Register
A dental nurse imprisoned for possession and supply of Class B drugs has been told she can no longer work in dentistry after the General Dental Council reached their verdict yesterday following her appearance at Sheffield Crown Court. Simone Harper, who in 2015 was jailed for three months for supplying cannabis and possessing £3000 worth […]
British Dental Association sets out “Six Point Manifesto” for Politicians this Election
On 8th June, residents of the UK will go to the polls to vote for who they wish to lead the country. Many issues have been the prime focus, but the British Dental Association have created a six point plan to ensure oral health is not left out of the agenda and avoid “political indifference” […]
