Archive for the ‘‘Invisible’ braces’ Category
Health leaders in Hampshire consider new dental bus scheme to boost capacity
Health leaders in Hampshire are considering a new dental bus scheme to increase capacity in the area. The initiative would be similar to that used in 2012 and 2013 in Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire and would involve using a mobile dental unit to enable more patients to access NHS services around the county. At the […]
Over 50% of 5-year-olds in Bolton have dental decay
New data shows that over 50% of 5-year-olds in Bolton have dental decay. Figures from the National Dental Epidemiology Programme for 2021/2022 revealed that 52.5% of 5-year-olds had signs of enamel wear and 42.8% had symptoms of more serious decay, which affects the dentin layer beneath the enamel. Data used to calculate rates of dental […]
Bupa Dental Care confirms June closing date for Corby practice
Bupa Dental Care has confirmed that its Oakley Vale practice in Corby will close on June 30th. The company, which is planning to shut, sell or merge almost ninety clinics across the UK, has notified patients that the practice in Butland Road will close at the end of June. The closure is part of a […]
Burnham-on-Sea dental team donates new clothes to keep RNLI volunteers warm
A dental team from Burnham-on-Sea has donated new clothing to keep RNLI volunteers warm during rescue operations at sea. Staff from College Street Dental, which is part of the Portman Group, wanted to make a donation to the RNLI. When they contacted the Burnham-on-Sea branch, representatives said that they had been thinking about buying new […]
Over 50% of residents in Milton Keynes don’t have an NHS dentist, survey reveals
A new survey suggests that over 50% of residents in Milton Keynes don’t have access to NHS dental services. Research carried out by MKFM revealed that 53.2% of people don’t have an NHS dentist in Milton Keynes. The online poll attracted a lot of comments from locals, many of whom had experienced difficulties getting an […]
New Zealand Government confirms phased ban on smoking
The government in New Zealand has confirmed the introduction of a phased ban on smoking. A new law, which prohibits the sale of tobacco, was passed by parliament on Tuesday 20th December. The ban means that anyone who was born after 2008 will never be permitted to buy cigarettes. The new legislation will mean that […]
Dental duo celebrates 20 years of running Swadlincote practice
A dental duo is celebrating running a Swadlincote dental practice for 20 years. Laura Barr and John Hume-Spry opened Delph Dental Practice in 2002 after realising that there was a huge demand for treatment in the South Derbyshire town. The pair explained that they had their hearts “set on Swad” from the outset and they […]
New data shows Londoners are least likely to see a dentist
New data shows that Londoners are less likely to have seen a dentist in the last two years than patients in other parts of the country. New figures from the NHS revealed that in some boroughs, only 14% of adults have seen a dentist in the last 24 months. Nine of the top ten spots […]
Plymouth MP calls for plans for health hub to go further to solve dental crisis
Plymouth MP, Luke Pollard, has called for plans for a new health hub in the city to go further to provide better dental services and ease pressure on Derriford Hospital. Mr Pollard, the MP for Sutton and Devonport, welcomed plans for a £25 million health hub, but suggested that the current proposals are not ambitious […]
80% of North East patients find it difficult to get a dental appointment, Healthwatch survey suggests
Research conducted by Healthwatch in the North East has found that 80% of patients have experienced difficulties getting a dental appointment. Healthwatch groups across the region collated data to obtain a picture of what is happening with dental services. The findings are alarming. Around 8 in 10 patients stated that they had struggled to see […]
