Archive for the ‘NHS Dentistry’ Category
Suffolk campaign group renews calls for urgent improvement in NHS dental access a year after Leiston practice closure
A campaign group, which was formed following the closure of Leiston’s last dental practice, has renewed calls for urgent improvements to access to NHS dental care a year on from the sudden loss of the surgery. Toothless in Suffolk marched in the town to mark the anniversary of the closure of mydentist’s Leiston branch. When […]
New report warns of ‘dental deserts’ as NHS dentist numbers fall to lowest in a decade
A new report has warned of ‘dental deserts’ in England, as NHS dentist numbers have fallen to the lowest in a decade. Figures obtained by the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) under the Freedom of Information Act revealed that the number of dentists offering NHS care has fallen from 23,733 in 2020 to 21,544 in […]
Dental campaign group set to march on anniversary of Suffolk practice closure
A campaign group, which formed to urge the government to take urgent action to improve access to NHS dental services, is set to march on the first anniversary of the closure of a practice in Leiston, Suffolk. The closure of the clinic left Leiston residents without an NHS dental practice and sparked the launch of […]
Delyn MP voices concerns over dental services as Flint practice stops NHS care
The MP for Delyn has voiced concerns over the future of dental services following confirmation that a practice in Flint is stopping NHS care. Rob Roberts said that he is worried for his constituents, many of whom have contacted him in recent weeks because they cannot find a dental practice that is offering NHS places. […]
Greenock dental surgery to end NHS dental services
A dental surgery in Greenock will cease to provide NHS dental services. Orangefield Dental Care has become a private dental clinic. The team, comprising Dr John Odeny, Dr Haris Rashid and Miss Holly Mooney, recently emailed patients to inform them that the practice would be switching to private dentistry. In the message to patients, the […]
Campaigners launch new petition for free dental care for all in Greater Manchester
Campaigners have launched a new petition for free dental care for all in Greater Manchester. Toothless in Manchester has been set up following the success of the original campaign group, Toothless in Suffolk. The goal is to raise awareness of NHS dental access issues and encourage ministers to make dental care free for everyone. Campaigners […]
Aberdeenshire MP urges dental patients to make use of NHS helplines
The MP for Banff and Buchan, Aberdeenshire, is urging patients to make use of NHS dental helplines. David Duguid has encouraged patients who are looking for a local dentist and those who need treatment to utilise NHS phone lines and websites to access information and assistance. Data suggests that NHS practices in the area are […]
BDA supports Welsh Tory calls for new funding agreement for NHS dental services
The British Dental Association (BDA) has backed calls from the Welsh Conservatives for a new funding agreement for NHS dental services in Wales. The BDA suggested that Wales is suffering from the effects of “historic underfunding” in comparison to Scotland and Northern Ireland. Statistics show that government funding in Wales was £47 per person before […]
Over 10% of NHS 111 calls in the North East now linked to dental issues
More than 10% of NHS 111 calls in the North East now relate to dental health issues. The statistics, which were revealed at a recent Tees Valley health scrutiny committee meeting, suggest that 11% of calls taken by the service are directly linked to dental problems. The rise in calls correlates with a growing number […]
Cambridge patients claim there are no NHS dentists within 25 miles
Patients in Cambridge are struggling to find an NHS dentist. Reports suggest that there are no dental practices taking on NHS patients within 25 miles of the city. The NHS find a dentist service indicates that there are currently no NHS dental practices accepting new patients in the city. The only services that may be […]
