Archive for the ‘Private Dentistry’ Category
Rayleigh dental practice set to go private
A dental practice in Rayleigh, Essex is set to go private. Patients at The Smile Centre have been notified of plans to cease NHS dental services. From June 1st, the clinic will only provide private dental care. Patients, many of whom have been at the practice for several years, are angry and disappointed about the […]
Chester MP voices fears over dental access as popular city practice goes private
The MP for the City of Chester has voiced fears over the future of dentistry after the owner of a popular practice in the heart of the city confirmed that his clinic was going private. Chris Matheson said that there was a ‘growing crisis’ in the city, with the demand for NHS places far greater […]
Ebbw Vale residents fear for the future as dental practice goes partially private
Residents in Ebbw Vale have expressed concerns over the future after a local dental practice wrote to patients to inform them it was going partially private. The town centre practice recently contacted patients to inform them of plans to alter part of the service. Increasing the amount of private work is expected to affect around […]
Dental patients more likely to go private, as NHS waiting times increase
More dental patients are choosing to go private, as waiting times for NHS appointments increase. Private dental practices across the UK have reported a surge in enquiries as a result of difficulties getting an NHS dental appointment and increased interest in services that are not available on the NHS, such as cosmetic dentistry. Some patients […]
New study reveals 40% of Scotland’s dentists want to go private
A new study has revealed that 40% of dentists in Scotland want to go private. Four in ten dentists are prepared to quit the NHS and switch to private dentistry if the government in Scotland proceeds with plans to stop financial support in April 2022. Additional measures were introduced to support practices during the pandemic, […]
Worcester dental patients offered a choice between joining waiting lists and paying for private appointments
Dental patients in Worcester have reported problems with access to NHS services, with some encouraged to pay to go private to avoid joining waiting lists. Some patients in the area said that they had been offered immediate appointments if they paid for private treatment, despite the fact they had been told there was a long […]
Watchdog raises concerns over dentists advising Brighton patients to go private
A health watchdog has raised concerns over reports suggesting patients in Brighton are being advised to pay for private dental care. The chair of Healthwatch Brighton and Hove, Frances McCabe, said that patients are contacting the group to relay stories, which suggest that they can only access dental care if they are willing or able […]
Fakenham dentist defends decision to go private after social media backlash
A dentist from Fakenham has defended her decision to go private after facing a backlash on social media. Teresa Kleinhans, from Wensum Dental Practice, took the difficult decision to switch to private dental care after her associate dentist resigned to go and work at a private practice. Mrs Kleinhans said that the current situation facing […]
New study suggests a third of dental practices may go private
A new study suggests that a third of dentists are considering ceasing NHS services and treating private patients only. A poll conducted by the British Dental Association (BDA) revealed that one in three dentists are thinking about switching to private dentistry. In addition, many others are contemplating retiring or quitting the profession. The findings of […]
Isle of Wight dentist downs his drill after 60 years of treating patients
The UK’s oldest working dentist has downed his drill and started a very well-earned retirement. Dr Farouk Shamash, who is 85, has been treating patients for 60 years. Dr Shamash didn’t always want to be a dentist, and initially, when a family friend suggested the career choice, he wasn’t even sure what a dentist was. […]
