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British Dental Foundation Reveals Plans for Name Change
The British Dental Health Foundation will be known as the Oral Health Foundation from the 4th of April, it has been confirmed. Janet Goodwin, president of the organisation, believes that the name change reflects the BDHF’s desire to reach out to communities all over the world and promote positive dental health and lifestyle choices. Since […]
Patients Urged to Give Feedback on Milton Keynes NHS Dental Services
Dental patients in Milton Keynes have been urged to leave feedback about local NHS services. The Friends and Family Test is designed to identify potential issues encountered by patients and find ways of eliminating them and improving the service in the future. As part of the scheme, which is run by clinical commissioning groups, patients […]
Dental Trauma Becoming More Common Among London Cyclists
The number of cyclists requiring treatment for dental trauma is increasing in London, doctors have confirmed. Statistics from King’s College London suggest that nearly 200 cyclists have been treated for severe dental injuries following accidents in London in the last seven years. The capital has witnessed a cycling boom in the last few years, as […]
Dental Chair Up for Grabs on eBay as part of Yorkshire Prison Clearout
Hambleton Council has listed a dental chair, previously used to treat prisoners at Northallerton Prison, on popular auction site eBay. The chair, which was upholstered shortly before the prison was closed down in 2013, is in good condition and has been listed with a reserve price of £1,000. It has been removed from the healing […]
New Zealanders Eager to Take Advantage of Low Dental Fees in Thailand
A growing number of New Zealanders are visiting Thailand to take advantage of low dental fees and attractive package holiday deals. Graeme Hunter is just one of many who have boarded a plane and headed to the popular holiday destination in pursuit of dental treatment. Mr Hunter had avoided his local dentist for a while, […]
NHS Dental Fees to Increase by 5% in England
The government has confirmed a 5% increase in NHS dental fees in England. The price hike will come into play in April. Ministers have also stated that fees will increase by a further 5% in April 2017. This increase means that by 2017, a routine check-up will cost more than £20 and complex band 3 […]
Penkridge Dental Clinic Hosts No Smoking Day Event
A dental clinic in Penkridge, Staffordshire, hosted a No Smoking Day event on the 9th of March to encourage local people to quit for good. No Smoking Day is an annual campaign established by the British Heart Foundation. Principal Dentist Mark Emms and the rest of the team at The Priors Dental Practice encouraged patients […]
Dental Student Hoping to Make a Splash at Rio Olympics
A talented student is juggling final year studies in dentistry with intense training in order to be fit for the Rio Olympics later this year. Karl Batorski, who is currently in his final year at Queen Mary University, London, is hoping to represent Great Britain in Brazil this summer. Karl, 27, has been training hard […]
Coseley Dental Practice to Relocate Following Funding Injection
A dental practice in Coseley will be relocated to a larger premises thanks to a funding injection from the Royal Bank of Scotland. The Roseville Dental Practice will move 100 yards down the road into the town centre. The new premises will be kitted out with state of the art equipment and modern furniture and […]
Harefield Residents Support Campaign for a New Dental Clinic
A number of Harefield residents have signed a petition in support of a new NHS dental clinic after plans to change the use of an existing property were delayed. Some residents raised concerns over parking when an application to create a new clinic in the village was submitted. However, a new petition has now attracted […]
