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Hampstead dental practice showcases the results of renovation work
A Hampstead dental practice has undergone extensive renovation and refurbishment, and the owners couldn’t wait to reveal the results. Dr Mehran Sanei, from Dental Perfection, applied to the Royal Bank of Scotland for funding to expand and modernise the Hampstead clinic. The refurbishment and expansion are part of Dr Sanei’s grand plans to grow the […]
Littlehampton dental patients shocked as practice closes suddenly
Dental patients in Littlehampton have been left in shock by the sudden closure of a local dental practice. Beach Road Dental Care closed without warning recently, but patients have been advised not to panic. A spokesperson for NHS England South confirmed that the practice had shut, as it was no longer able to provide care […]
Thieves jailed following Evesham dental practice robbery
Two men have been jailed after targeting a dental practice and a church in Evesham. James Yarwood and Matthew Schramm were caught raiding St Mary and St Egwin Church on High Street, Evesham by officers from West Mercia Police on the 29th December. Police had been informed of their presence by a member of the […]
Burnley dental practice selects local cancer foundation as its charity of the year
A dental practice in Burnley is lending it support to a cancer foundation over the coming months. The team at Briercliffe Road Dental Practice has chosen the Rosemere Cancer Foundation as its charity of the year for 2017. The team has already hosted a raffle, which raised more than £160, and members of staff are […]
Brave Perthshire dentist plans return to racing months after triathlon accident left him fighting for his life
A brave dentist from Perthshire is already plotting his return to racing, just months after he sustained life-threatening injuries in a triathlon accident. Chris Barrowman was competing in a race in Aviemore in August when he flew off his bike splitting his helmet in half. The 38-year old was almost two-thirds through the race when […]
Local dentist urges Northallerton students to ‘live life to the full’ at annual celebration
A local dentist has urged students from Northallerton School and Sixth Form College to ‘live life to the full’ at an annual celebration event. Simon Stretton-Downes was invited to the college as guest of honour at the annual celebration, which is designed to recognise academic achievement and inspire students as they move onto the next […]
Dartmouth dentists celebrate charity rowing challenge success
A pair of dentists from Dartmouth has plenty to smile about after completing a charity race deemed the most gruelling rowing challenge on the planet. Dentists Justin Marney and Azud Irshad spent 50 days at sea, tackling unpredictable conditions and pushing their endurance and mental strength to the max to reach the shores of Antigua. […]
Dental practices reminded of TV licensing rules
TV Licensing has issued a reminder to dental practices across the country. The licensing body has urged all practices to ensure that they have the necessary license to air live television in patient waiting rooms. Many dental clinics have TV sets in the waiting room, which are designed to entertain patients while they wait. In […]
Concerns raised in Tayside, as dental registration numbers fall below average
Concerns have been raised about dental health in Tayside following the release of statistics which show that registration rates have fallen below the national average. The latest figures from the Information Services Division in Scotland show that only 88.7 percent of people are registered with a dentist in Tayside compared to the Scottish average of […]
Concerns grow as Plymouth dental waiting list triples in size in 12 months
Concerns about the provision of NHS dental care are growing in Plymouth, as the latest figures suggest that waiting list numbers have tripled in just 12 months. Data released by NHS England showed that the number of people waiting to register with an NHS dentist has risen by 3,865 in the 12-month period leading up […]
