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Investigation Reveals Huge Differences in Private Check-Up Costs
An investigation carried out by the Daily Mail has revealed huge differences in the cost of private dental check-ups across the UK. Reporters researching the cost of a routine dental check-up found significant variations, with one clinic charging £95. The lowest was £20. The difference in fees is made all the more incredible by the […]
American Dentists Launch Halloween Buy-Back Programmes
Dentists across America are encouraging kids to donate their Halloween treats to troops serving overseas as part of Operation Gratitude. The aim of the scheme is to prevent children from eating too many sugary sweets at Halloween at the same time as showing serving troops how grateful everyone back at home is for their service. […]
Tributes Pour in for Popular Lancashire Dentist
Friends, colleagues and family members have paid tribute to a hugely popular Lanchashire dentist. Peter Doughty ran Croston Villa on Garstang Road for over 30 years and was an influential and well-respected member of the local community. Peter passed away on the 6th of October following a long-term battle with ill health. He retired in […]
NHS Dental Places Available in North of Scotland
New figures have suggested that health boards in the North and North East of Scotland are having difficulty filling NHS dental places. Statistics show that uptake of dental places in Grampian and Highland is significantly lower than the national average. A new report published by the government suggests that only 72 percent of adults in […]
Carlisle Councillors Approve Dental Practice Move
Plans to relocate Eden Dental Practice have been approved by Carlisle City Council. The practice, which is currently located on Warwick Road, will move to Brunel Way in Durranhill. Principal dentist Liz Mather explained that the new site offers improved parking facilities and better access for disabled patients. The new facility is also larger and […]
Councillors Support Plans to Add Water to Fluoride Supplies in Hull
Councillors in Hull have voted in favour of adding fluoride to water supplies. In a recent vote, Labour councillors voted overwhelmingly in favour of plans to add fluoride to water supplies in Holderness and parts of Hull. Those in favour claim that the move will help to reduce the number of children affected by tooth […]
New NHS Dental Surgery Opens in Harefield
A new NHS dental surgery has opened in Harefield, West London. The new practice has filled the gap left when the previous NHS provider shut down five years ago. The Village Dental Practice, which has opened on Harefield High Street, has been welcomed by local residents, who have only had access to private dental care […]
New Bishops Lydeard Dental Practice Hosts Open Day
The team at a new dental practice in Bishops Lydeard hosted an open day for local people at the weekend. Church House Dental Clinic opened its doors to the public on Saturday 22nd October as a preview to the official opening date. The team was on hand to show people around and talk to them […]
Former Bake Off Contestant Promotes Good Oral Health on New Channel 4 Show
A former Great British Bake Off contestant has launched a new series on Channel 4, tackling common health issues. Dr Tamal Ray, who reached the final of last year’s show, is hosting a new series that encourages people to make healthy lifestyle choices. Dr Ray, who is joined by co-presenter Kate Quilton on the show, covered […]
Bradford East MP Urges Government to Act Urgently to Tackle Dental Crisis
MP for Bradford East, Imran Hussain, has called for the government to take urgent action to tackle the dental crisis facing the city. Mr Hussain stressed that the situation needs to be dealt with now and suggested that MPs do not wait until a new contract is introduced in 2018. Research from Healthwatch Bradford recently […]
