Archive for the ‘Oral health’ Category
Helston Patients Facing Longer Trips to the Dentist
Hundreds of NHS dental patients from Cornwall may be facing longer trips to the dentist following the retirement of a dentist in Helston. Hundreds of people who were registered with the dentist are now facing trips to Redruth, Camborne, Penzance or Falmouth for treatment; however, the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Primary Care Trust said […]
Dental Health takes a Hit Following the Recession
A dental survey has revealed that dental health has taken a hit as a result of the recession, with many families facing ongoing financial difficulties. The SimplyHealth Annual Dental Survey found that cost is a major factor for many people when thinking about dental care. Many admitted to putting off dental visits as a result […]
Children’s Dental Project Underway in Northern Ireland
A brand new dental project has been launched in Northern Ireland to try and reduce the prevalence of dental decay among children. Recent research suggests that children in Northern Ireland have the worst oral health in the UK and dentists and public health experts are keen to stall rates of decay. A research project will […]
Top Scottish Dentists Nominated for Lifetime Achievement Award
Four of Scotland’s leading dentists have been nominated for the Scottish Dental Lifetime Achievement Award 2012. The award is designed to honour those who have given their all to the profession and made a real difference to dentistry over the course of their career. The individuals are nominated by fellow colleagues and industry professionals. Those […]
Half of British Women Putting off Dental Care due to Cost
A survey has revealed that half of British women are putting off having dental care as a result of cost. SimplyHealth’s Annual Dental Survey, which involved almost 12,000 adults, revealed that half of women do not visit the dentist as frequently as they should because they are worried about the cost and 1 in 5 […]
Pressure for New Dental Scheme Mounting as Budget Day Looms
Pressure is mounting on the Australian government to commit to a new universal dental scheme, as budget day looms. The budget will be delivered next week and ministers are under increasing pressure to approve funding for a new dental system, which would improve access to dental care. The government is also under pressure from dentists […]
Survey Reveals Most are Unaware of the Causes and Symptoms of Mouth Cancer
A survey has revealed that most people are unaware of the major risk factors and symptoms of oral cancer. The SimplyHealth Annual Dental Health Survey revealed that of the 11,785 adults surveyed, 70 percent were unaware of the symptoms of mouth cancer while only 3 percent knew that kissing could increase your risk of moth […]
Dental Patients in the Dark Over Prices
A survey has revealed that many dental patients are unclear about the cost of treatment. According to the Annual Dental Survey carried out by SimplyHealth, patients are uncertain about the price of dental treatment. Almost half of those surveyed said that prices were not clearly displayed in the dental surgery and only 27 percent of […]
Patients Left in the Lurch after Northamptonshire Dental Surgery Closes Suddenly
Around 2,000 patients have been left in the lurch after a dental surgery in Kettering, Northamptonshire closed suddenly. Headlands Dental Care closed without warning on April 11th, but most patients only found out after official contact from NHS Northamptonshire. Some also tried to ring the surgery, only to find a recorded message saying that the […]
Llanelli Mum Calls for Improvements after Daughter is Forced to make 150 Mile Trip to the Dentist
A mother from Llanelli has called for improvements to dental services after she was forced to make a 150 mile round trip for her daughter to see a dentist. Joanne Rees was spending time with her husband and two children over Easter when her daughter, 10 year old Olivia, started to complain about toothache. Mrs […]
