Worcester dental centre reopens after £2 million revamp

A Worcester dental centre that specialises in providing care for patients with complex needs has reopened following a £2 million revamp. Moor Street Clinic has opened its doors to patients again after undergoing work to modernise and upgrade the facilities. The clinic now has two new dental consultation rooms, which are kitted out with the […]

Health watchdog calls for urgent action amid claims dentists are ‘holding parents to ransom’

Healthwatch England has called for urgent action to improve access to NHS dentistry for children, amid claims that dentists are ‘holding parents to ransom.’ A new report suggests that parents are finding it increasingly difficult to make appointments with NHS dentists. In addition, many adults have reported being pressured into considering private treatment for their […]

Study suggests Birmingham is the cheapest place to have Invisalign treatment

Research conducted by the team at Natural Smiles Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry suggests that Birmingham is among the cheapest places in England to have Invisalign treatment. The study found that prices are around £500 cheaper in Birmingham compared to the national average. London is the most expensive place to have Invisalign treatment. Figures suggest that […]

North Yorkshire dentist has plenty to smile about after receiving an OBE

A dentist from North Yorkshire has plenty to smile about after learning that he has been included in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Dr Simon Stretton-Downes has been awarded an OBE in recognition of his commitment to dentistry and charity work. Dr Stretton-Downes originally thought the email detailing the prestigious honour was a scam but his […]

Calderdale councillors set to discuss water fluoridation plans

Councillors in Calderdale are set to discuss the possibility of adding fluoride to water supplies to boost dental health. The subject was approached at a meeting of the council’s health and wellbeing board two years ago but at the time, opinion was largely against plans to consider water fluoridation. At the spring meeting of the […]

London dentists report surge in new child patient requests as parents struggle to get appointments

Dentists in London have reported a surge in requests for appointments for children as parents struggle to get appointments closer to home. Dr Esther Shin, from Toothbeary, a private practice in Twickenham, said that parents are calling from all over the country desperately trying to find a dentist to see their child. Many are willing […]

Dundee dental students to use isolation pods to aid practical learning

Dental students in Dundee are using isolation pods to aid practical learning during the pandemic. Typically, dental students spend a significant amount of time developing clinical skills by undertaking practical sessions, workshops and placements, particularly in their final years of study. Due to Covid-19, many students have missed out on months of practical learning. To […]

Health watchdog brands dental information provided during lockdown ‘inconsistent and confusing’

A health watchdog has suggested that some dental services provided ‘inconsistent and confusing’ information during the Covid-19 lockdown.  According to a review conducted by Healthwatch, which was carried out between April and June 2020, many people found information provided by dental services unhelpful. The report was compiled based on the experiences of almost 20,000 people. […]

American Dental Association ‘respectfully’ disagrees with new WHO advice on dental care 

The American Dental Association (ADA) has responded to new advice issued by the World Health Organisation, which advised dental patients against all non-essential services. In a statement, the ADA said it “respectfully, yet strongly disagrees” with the guidance.  Chad P. Gehani, president of the association, stressed that dental care is “essential” and highlighted the link […]

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