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Exeter Dental Practice Set for Major Expansion
A dental practice in Exeter is set to expand thanks to funding from Clydesdale Bank. The Exeter Dental Centre is undergoing extensive renovation to create brand new surgeries and will eventually cover six floors. The owners of the practice, Mike and Lara Hesketh, have recently acquired premises formerly occupied by Michael Spiers jewellers and they […]
Could Sugar-Free Drinks be the Cause of Your Dental Problems?
Many people are aware that fizzy drinks and sugary smoothies can increase the risk of tooth decay, but have you ever thought that sugar-free drinks can be just as harmful? A new study carried out by researchers at the University of Melbourne suggests that sugar-free drinks can cause notable damage to the tooth’s protective enamel […]
British Dental Health Foundation Issues Warning Over Internet Self-Diagnosis
The British Dental Health Foundation has issued a warning over self-diagnosis using internet symptom checkers. Chief executive of the foundation, Dr Nigel Carter OBE, believes that as a nation we are too reliant on the internet and this could potentially be coasting lives, as people are more likely to read up about their symptoms online […]
Could a Good Old Cuppa be the Secret to Dental Bliss?
As a nation of tea lovers, many of us believe that any problem that can’t be solved with a good old fashioned cuppa simply isn’t worth solving. As it wasn’t soothing enough, a new study has suggested that sipping on a cup of hot tea could also help to keep dental disasters at bay. Experts have […]
Dorset Police Appeal for Information After Safe is Stolen from Sherborne Dental Practice
Dorset police have appealed for information following the theft of a safe from a Sherborne dental practice. Police believe the burglary at Brooklyn House Dental Surgery took place between 8pm on Thursday 19th November and 7:30am on Friday 20th November. Officers have suggested that thieves gained entry to the building through the back garden and […]
Health Watchdog Raises Concerns Over Access to Dental Services in Leicestershire
A health watchdog has raised concerns over access to NHS dental services in Leicestershire in a new report that suggests some patients are travelling long distance to see a dentist. Healthwatch Leicestershire revealed that some patients are travelling more than 10 miles to find an NHS dentist and others are forced to join waiting lists […]
The Queen Enjoys Guided Tour of Birmingham’s New State of the Art Dental Hospital
Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness Prince Philip enjoyed a guided tour of Birmingham’s brand new state of the art dental hospital this week. They were treated to a preview of the £multi-million development, which houses Birmingham Dental Hospital and Dental School. The land in Edgbaston, which was previously occupied by the BBC, has […]
Flying Doctors Team Provides Relief For Those Cut Off By Drought in Queensland
The Royal Flying Doctors are providing relief for people cut off by drought in Queensland. The dental team has been visiting communities affected by drought to provide farmers and their families and other rural inhabits with much-needed dental care. Up to 80 percent of Queensland has been affected by prolonged dry periods this year and […]
Low Earners Waiting a Fortnight for Dental Pain Relief in New Zealand
Dental patients on a low income are waiting up to two weeks for relief from pain associated with dental troubles in New Zealand. The Wairau Hospital offers a discounted dental programme for those on a low income, however the service has become increasingly popular and patients are waiting an average of two weeks for treatment. Clinical […]
Salford Dentist Issues Warning Over Dried Fruit
A dentist from Salford has warned parents about giving their children dried fruit as a snack. Dried fruits, particularly raisins, are a popular choice for many parents who believe it to be a healthier option than sweets, biscuits and crisps. According to dentist Saara Sabir, who is also a mother, dried fruit is actually potentially very […]
