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New York art gallery funds dental treatment for uninsured patients

New York art gallery funds dental treatment for uninsured patients

An art gallery based in Manhattan, New York is funding dental treatment for uninsured patients. The Smile Design Gallery is located within Smile Design Manhattan. Both the art gallery and the dental practice were founded by Dr Lee Gause, a visionary who wanted to make a difference to the thousands of people who don’t have […]


Frontline dental professionals more likely to experience depression and anxiety during the pandemic

Frontline dental professionals more likely to experience depression and anxiety during the pandemic

Dental professionals who worked on the frontline during the early part of the pandemic were more likely to experience depression and anxiety than those who didn’t work on the frontline, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The study, which was carried out over a 12-month period from June […]


MPs call for new guidelines for non-surgical facial treatments

MPs call for new guidelines for non-surgical facial treatments

A group of MPs has called for new guidelines for non-surgical facial treatments following the publication of a report into the impact of edited pictures and cosmetic treatments on body image. The Health and Social Care Committee encouraged the government to take swift action to protect vulnerable individuals and reduce the risk of health issues […]


Riverdale Healthcare completes acquisition of Hanji Dental Group

Riverdale Healthcare completes acquisition of Hanji Dental Group

Riverdale Healthcare has completed the acquisition of Hanji Dental Group. Riverdale now owns almost 60 dental practices and a dental laboratory following the acquisition of Birmingham-based, Hanji Dental Group. Established by Dr Kiran Hanji in 2007, the chain ran 18 dental clinics, including practices in Wellingborough, Loughborough, Nottingham and Market Harborough. The deal is one […]


Shrewsbury dentist has plenty to smile about after acquiring share of local practice

Shrewsbury dentist has plenty to smile about after acquiring share of local practice

A dentist from Shrewsbury has plenty to smile about after acquiring a share of a popular local practice. Dr Paul Godbold is now the owner of a 33% stake in New Park House Dental. Paul has worked at the practice for four years and has more than 20 years of experience. The practice has eight […]


Mum lucky to be alive after discovering a brain tumour on trip to Turkey for dental treatment

Mum lucky to be alive after discovering a brain tumour on trip to Turkey for dental treatment

A mum of two from Consett said that she is lucky to be alive after discovering that she had a brain tumour during a visit to Turkey for dental treatment. Lisa Robinson, 44, travelled to Antalya to have a consultation before having dental implant treatment but was advised to go to hospital after becoming unwell […]


Popular Redcar dentist retires after over 30 years of running family business

Popular Redcar dentist retires after over 30 years of running family business

A dentist from Redcar has retired, over 30 years after taking the reins of the family business from his father. Richard Elston took over Coatham Dental Practice in 1987. His father, Colin, had run the business since 1959 with his wife, Elizabeth, who worked as a receptionist. Richard has now retired after a hugely successful […]


New dental centre to be created at the University of Suffolk

New dental centre to be created at the University of Suffolk

A new dental centre is set to open at the University of Suffolk’s Ipswich campus. Work to create a new facility at the university is underway. The centre, which will be run as a social enterprise, will “attract and train newly qualified dentists” to “supply additional much-needed NHS dental provision across Suffolk,” according to the […]


Dentists urged to warn patients of the dangers of oral piercings

Dentists urged to warn patients of the dangers of oral piercings

Dentists have been encouraged to talk to their patients about the dangers of oral piercings. The author of a new study, Professor Clemens Walter, has urged dental professionals to speak to patients about the potential complications and effects of tongue and lip piercings. Prof Walter recently presented the findings of the study at Europerio10, a […]


Snettisham dental practice to continue providing NHS care after dentist retires

Snettisham dental practice to continue providing NHS care after dentist retires

A dental practice in Snettisham will continue to provide NHS care after the current owner retires. Ian Smith, 78, is handing over the reins of Grange Dental Surgery to Mandeep Bhogal after running the practice for over 50 years. Mr Smith has been practising since 1977 and he has owned Grange Dental Surgery for 54 […]