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Relief for Tewkesbury dental patients, as NHS confirms new provider following mydentist closure
Dental patients in Tewkesbury will be relieved to hear that the NHS has confirmed a new provider to take over the contract previously held by mydentist. Mydentist revealed that it would close its Tewkesbury practice a few weeks ago and the doors officially closed to the public on March 31st. The NHS has now confirmed […]
New survey reveals improved levels of patient satisfaction for NHS dentistry
A new survey has revealed increased levels of satisfaction among dental patients in England and Wales. Data obtained by the National Centre for Social Research showed a significant increase in satisfaction levels among those using NHS dental services. The British Social Attitude’s Survey confirmed an increase of 7 percent in satisfaction levels, bringing the current […]
Dental duo has plenty to smile about after taking over the reins at Oxford practice
A pair of dentists has plenty to smile about after taking over the reins at a practice in Headington, Oxfordshire. Drs Saeid Haghri and Sundeep Rooprai have taken charge of 310 Dental Care after receiving funding from NatWest. The pair has already set about taking steps towards expanding the business, and new jobs have been […]
Dentist’s widow opens new Croydon dental centre after years of campaigning
The widow of a dentist who spend years campaigning for upgrades to a Croydon dental centre has officially opened a new, state of the art facility in the town. Virginia Gilmour officially opened the new and improved dental department at Croydon University Hospital, years after her late husband, Graham, started campaigning for changes in the […]
Cockermouth dentist reveals plans for expansion
A dentist from Cockermouth, Cumbria, has revealed plans to expand. Paul Rowlands has confirmed that his practice, Derwent Dental Care, will be relocating to large premises in the coming months. Mr Rowlands initially purchased land just off Wakefield Road last year and planned to open a new building; however, the process of applying to Allerdale […]
NHS dental professionals in Scotland to receive 1% pay rise
Dental professionals in Scotland will receive a 1% pay rise from the 1st April, it has been confirmed. Health Secretary, Shona Robison described employees as the NHS’s “most valuable asset” and added that their contributions are valued despite the fact that pay has been a contentious issue amid cuts to the health service. All those […]
Spalding pensioner dismayed by lack of access to NHS dental care
A pensioner from Spalding has spoken of his dismay after being unable to book an emergency dental appointment. Thomas Edwards, known to his friends as ‘Taffy’, tried to get an appointment at Spalding’s Johnson Hospital, only to be informed that the service was “overwhelmed” and he would have to pay to see a private dentist […]
British Dental Association criticises dental fee increase in Wales
Representatives from the British Dental Association in Wales have criticised the Welsh Government after price hikes for NHS dental charges were confirmed last week. The BDA Wales has objected to planned increases for NHS dental treatment, which will come into play on the 1st April. Members of the association have slammed the government for bringing […]
NHS dental charges to increase on April 1st
NHS dental charges will increase on the 1st April, the Department of Health has confirmed. Health minister Philip Dunne revealed that the cost of band 1 treatments will rise by 90p, band 2 prices will go up by £2.40 and the cost of band 3 treatments will increase by £10.60. The charges apply to patients […]
24-stone dental patient claims he has been refused treatment
A patient who weighs 24 stone has claimed that he has been refused dental treatment. Andy Chaplin, from Dudley, was advised to lose weight after tipping the scales at 34 stone, but even after losing 10 stone, he has been unable to have dental treatment. Dentists in Birmingham have suggested that he is too heavy […]
