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Stortford Residents Rally to Pay for Dental Work Following Unprovoked Attack on Popular Local Figure
The residents of Stortford are rallying together to raise money to pay for dental work after a popular local man was attacked in an unprovoked incident. 39-year old Colin James, a respected member of the local community, was left with significant dental injuries and a broken nose following an assault in the town last week. […]
Australians Struggling to Afford Dental Care, Survey Reveals
A new survey has suggested that Australians are struggling to afford dental and medical care. The findings of a recent survey, which were released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, show that 1 in 5 Australians puts off going to the dentist because of cost. The poll also revealed that 1 in 20 people admitted […]
Tooth Fairy Payment Increases as Some Parents Leave Up to £10 Under the Pillow
A new survey has revealed that parents are becoming increasingly generous when it comes to taking on the role of the Tooth Fairy. Research carried out by Carisbrook Dental Practice in Manchester shows an increase of £0.60 in the average amount left by parents when their child’s tooth falls out in the last five years. […]
Report Reveals Massive Increase in Dental ER Visits in Ottawa
The number of people visiting emergency departments for dental problems has soared by more than 50 percent in Ottawa, according to a recent report. The report, which was compiled by Ottawa Public Health, will be presented to the Board of Health next week. It reveals a 52 percent increase in the number of people visiting […]
Bridlington Dental Clinic Launches New Appeal to Encourage Locals to Attend Dental Check-Ups
A dental clinic in Bridlington has launched a new appeal to encourage local people to see their dentist on a regular basis. Mydentist Bridlington is appealing to local residents to make sure they attend regular check-ups after a survey revealed that 27 percent of people in the UK only go to their dentist when they […]
Thousands of Dental Patients Forced to Find a New Dentist After NHS Provider Goes Private
Around 5,000 dental patients will be forced to find a new dentist after a practice on the outskirts of Cardiff decided to end its NHS contract. Representatives from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board confirmed that Rhiwbina Dental Practice will no longer treat NHS patients after deciding to end its contract at the end of […]
Barnstaple Dental Practice Sets Standard For Facial Aesthetics With Save Face Accreditation
A dental practice in Barnstaple has become one of the first in the UK to receive Save Face accreditation. A Save Face commendation recognises high safety standards and clinical excellence related to the provision of facial aesthetic treatments, including fillers and Botox. Mydentist Barnstaple is one of the first 20 practices in the country to […]
Chorley Dentist to Retire After 35 Years
A Chorley dentist is preparing to down his drill after 35 years of working in the town. Andrew Brierley, from Southport Road Dental, will retire on the 30th October. After graduating from Sheffield University, Andrew started work in Rossendale and moved to Chorley shortly after. He has spent most of his 35-year career in the […]
Alyth Dental Practice Reopens Following Flood Damage
A dental practice in Alyth, Perthshire, has reopened after floods caused extensive damage to the building in July. The town’s only dental clinic was badly damaged in the summer when a burn burst its banks, causing severe flooding. The clinic was submerged in almost 20 inches of water and there was a layer of mud […]
Young Dentist Invests in Stockport Practice Following Retirement of Previous Owner
A young dentist from Stockport is all smiles after becoming co-owner of the practice at which he works. Dr Michael Clark decided to invest in the practice after the previous principal dentist and co-owner retired. Dr Clark, 30, decided to buy into Arundel Dental Practice after Dr Clive Oldham announced his retirement after three decades […]
