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Plans to extend Bury dental practice rejected by councillors
Councillors in Bury have rejected plans to extend a dental practice in Parr Lane. The owners of Unsworth Smile Clinic submitted an application to add an extra storey to the existing property, which is set over two floors; however, the proposal has been rejected on the grounds that it wouldn’t blend in with buildings in […]
Paperwork delays leave thousands of patients without an NHS dentist
Delays in processing paperwork have left thousands of patients without an NHS dentist, it has been revealed. NHS dentists are required to submit papers to register on the National Performers List, but delays in processing their papers have left many dentists unable to work. Registration confirms that dentists are fit to practice and they have […]
Petersfield pensioner left with £3,000 dental bill after discovering a pin in her cheese
A pensioner from Petersfield has been left with a £3,000 dental bill after biting down on a lump of cheese, which she later discovered contained a dressmaker’s pin. Penny Curran, 71, appealed to Tesco to cover the cost of dental treatment after she discovered the pin in a block of cheese she had purchased from […]
Bradford dentist submits application to convert run-down pub into a new practice
A dentist from Bradford has submitted an application to convert a run-down pub into a brand new practice. The dentist in question, who owns Eccleshill Dental Practice on Institute Road, has applied to turn the derelict Prince of Wales pub in Eccleshill into a new surgery. The pub, which is located on the junction of […]
Thieves target Basildon dental practice for the second time in 2 weeks
Thieves in Basildon have targeted a Great Knightleys dental practice for the second time in two weeks, police have confirmed. The first incident happened on the 24th January when raiders gained access to Great Knightleys Dental Surgery during the night. Staff from the practice turned up at wok the following morning to find that the […]
Newent dental patients left mystified after sudden practice closure
Dental patients in Newent have been left mystified by the sudden, unexplained closure of Market Square Surgery. The surgery, which was run by Dr Mahdi Mirgati, closed last week (Wednesday 22nd February) without prior warning. A patient who was interviewed in the local press explained that they had visited the previous day to see a […]
Lewis dental patients forced to make costly trips to the mainland for treatment
Dental patients on Lewis are having to make costly trips to the mainland for treatment, it has been revealed. A shortage of dentists on the island means that patients who do not require urgent or special needs care are faced with the prospect of travelling to the mainland to see a dentist. The dental […]
Thousands of patients in Tewkesbury will be left without a dentist, as mydentist confirms practice closure
Thousands of patients in Tewkesbury will be left without a dentist at the end of March after the mydentist chain confirmed the closure of its Tewkesbury branch. The clinic, which has around 7,000 patients on its books, will close on the 31st March. Clinical director of mydentist, one of the UK’s largest dental providers, Steve […]
NHS Highland continues ‘vigorous’ search for new Mull dentist
Representatives from NHS Highland have confirmed that a ‘vigorous’ search for a new dentist for the Isle of Mull continues. Previous adverts for the post have been unsuccessful, but members of the trust are determined to fill the role, which is to become vacant when the current dentist retires. A spokesman for the trust stated […]
Carmarthen dental practice relocation will create new jobs
The owners of a Carmarthen dental practice have confirmed plans to relocate to a new site. The move will enable the practice to expand, and create new jobs. Deintyddfa Emlyn will move from its current location in at the GP centre in Lloyd’s Terrace, Adpar, to a new site in Church Lane. The move has […]
