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North Tyneside patients put off dental treatment as living costs rise
Patients in North Tyneside are putting off going to the dentist because they can’t afford to pay for treatment, a new survey suggests. Research carried out by Healthwatch North Tyneside revealed that 50% of adults surveyed indicated that cost was a major barrier, with many admitting that they avoided the dentist or tried to save […]
Londonderry dentist claims dentistry is in ‘absolute crisis’
A dentist from Londonderry claims that dentistry is in “absolute crisis” after the pandemic. Dr Meabh Owens, who runs a dental practice in the city, said that patients are waiting too long for treatment because the demand is simply too high. She has no available appointments to carry out treatment until September and most dentists […]
Government announces new plans to strengthen Buy-Now Pay-Later regulation including credit for dental work
The government has announced plans to strengthen regulation for Buy-Now Pay-Later deals, including credit for dental work. Ministers revealed plans to protect consumers with tougher regulations on Buy-Now Pay-Later arrangements on Monday 20th June. Under new guidelines, lenders will be required to carry out additional affordability checks and ensure that adverts are clear and fair […]
Local MPs throw weight behind plans for new dental school in East Anglia
Local MPs have thrown their weight behind plans for a new dental school in East Anglia. Recently, MPs met with NHS bosses, representatives from the University of East Anglia and government health minister, Maria Caulfield, to discuss proposals for a dental school to be created at the university. It is very early days, but reports […]
Oral Health Foundation believes dentists could play integral role in eating disorder diagnosis
Leading dental charity, the Oral Health Foundation (OHF), believes that dentists could play an integral role in the diagnosis of eating disorders. Statistics show that around 1.25 million people in the UK have eating disorders. Often, symptoms are visible in the mouth and throat, including enamel erosion, tooth decay, sensitivity and swollen salivary glands. The […]
Former dental nurse opens new restaurant after launching lockdown business
A former dental nurse from Greater Manchester has opened a new restaurant after launching a new business during the pandemic. Self-employed dental nurse, Abbie Owens, was unable to work during the lockdowns. Short of money and with time to spare, Abbie learned how to cook from watching YouTube videos. Before the pandemic, she had never […]
Husband and wife team take the reins at Portishead dental practice
A husband and wife dental team has taken the reins at a Portishead dental practice. Dr Karim Abdel-Khalek and his wife, Sarah, have taken over at Combe Road Dental. The couple is currently in the process of rebranding the Somerset clinic, which was established in 1994. The duo has combined clinical experience of over 50 […]
Royal Navy launches new recruitment drive for dental professionals
The Royal Navy has launched a new recruitment drive for dental professionals. The Navy is looking to add more dentists, dental nurses and dental hygienists to its ranks as part of a major recruitment drive. There are a number of positions available, including several postings that involve overseas deployment. The Ministry of Defence has loosened […]
Tributes pour in following sudden death of Ulverston dentist
Tributes have poured in following the sudden death of a retired dentist from Ulverston. Gordon Thistlethwaite died on May 19th after an accident at home. The 79-year-old was a popular, well-known figure in the community, having run a dental surgery in Ulverston for most of his career. Gordon grew up in the town and spent […]
Popular Bath dentist downs his drill after nearly 40 years
A popular Bath dentist has downed his drill after almost 40 years of treating patients in the city. Dr Phillip Pettemerides was born in Bath, he studied at the City of Bath Technical College and he bought a practice in the city in 1984. Phillip’s family is originally from Cyprus but his mother is English […]
