Archive for the ‘NHS Dentistry’ Category
Number of patients seeing an NHS dentist falls dramatically in Bournemouth
The number of patients who saw a dentist in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole fell dramatically during the pandemic. According to figures from NHS England, there was a sharp decrease in appointment numbers in 2020/2021 due to the pandemic. Millions of appointments were cancelled and the British Dental Association estimates that a year’s worth of dentistry […]
Only a third of adults have seen an NHS dentist in the last 2 years
New figures suggest that only a third of adults in England have seen an NHS dentist in the last two years. Statistics from the NHS England biannual report show that only 35.1% of adults in England saw an NHS dentist within the two-year period leading up to December 2021. This represents a fall of 4 […]
Bupa Dental Care to terminate NHS dental contract in Flint
Bupa Dental Care has confirmed that it will terminate its NHS dental contract in Flint. The practice will cease to provide NHS services when its contract expires on May 31st 2022. Bupa has contacted Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board and the team is now working to find alternative providers. Peter Greensmith, acting assistant director of North […]
BDA warns practices in Northern Ireland will struggle to “remain financially viable”
The British Dental Association in Northern Ireland has warned that practices that offer NHS dental services will struggle to “remain financially viable.” The body is concerned that clinics have become increasingly reliant on private work to cover costs. Data suggests that funding for NHS dentistry has fallen by up to 25% in real terms in […]
Dentist shortage leaves thousands unable to access NHS care in York
A shortage of dentists means that thousands of people are unable to access NHS dental services in York. Recent statistics show that only 59% of residents have a dentist and practices in the city are struggling to cope with the demand for treatment. A representative from Perfect Smile Clinic said that they feared the team […]
York dental practice to stop NHS services
The dental access crisis in York is set to deepen after a practice on the outskirts of the city centre confirmed it would be stopping NHS dental services. Until recently, York Dental Practice in Clifton Moor was a mixed practice, offering NHS and private dental services. Now, the owners have revealed that the practice will […]
NHS dental treatment courses fall by over 60% in Cornwall
The number of courses of NHS dental treatment provided in Cornwall has fallen by over 60% as a result of the pandemic. Statistics show that the number of courses of NHS dental treatment carried out by dentists in Cornwall fell from 215,990 in 2019/2020 to 72,717 in 2020/2021. This equates to a drop of 66%. […]
Truro and Falmouth MP launches new dental survey
The MP for Truro and Falmouth has launched a new dental survey to find out more about local provision and gain insight into peoples’ experiences of NHS dentistry. Cherilyn Mackory said that she is aware that it is hard to find a dentist in Cornwall but admitted that the scale of the problem is unclear […]
Brighton councillors raise concerns over dental access with no practices taking on new NHS patients
Councillors in Brighton and Hove have raised concerns over dental access, with no practices in the city currently accepting new NHS patients. At a recent meeting with the health overview and scrutiny committee, Labour councillor, Amanda Grimshaw said that she had been unable to find a single clinic in the city with NHS places available. […]
Leicestershire loses 10% of its NHS dentists in one year
There is concern about the future of NHS dentistry in Leicestershire after new figures revealed that 10% of the county’s NHS dentists left the service last year. Figures from the Reach Dental Unit suggest that 72 dentists left the NHS in 2020/2021. This equates to 10% of Leicestershire’s NHS dentists and represents a much higher […]
