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Former Clitheroe pharmacy could become a new dental surgery
A former pharmacy in Clitheroe could be given a new lease of life if plans to open a dental practice are approved by the council. Dr Ralph Pickup has submitted an application to turn premises on King Street into a new dental surgery. The unit was previously occupied by Lloyds Pharmacy but is currently vacant. […]
Wirral dental practice hosts star-studded open day
A dental team from Heswall hosted a star-studded open day recently. The Heswall Dental Practice owners, Drs Kate Preston, Katie Shaw and Luke Sargeant, invited existing patients and residents to the event. The trio purchased the practice, which is located on the Mount, in 2019. The open day event offered an opportunity for patients to […]
Patients in Ripon facing 50-mile journey to the dentist after Bupa practice closure
Patients in Ripon, North Yorkshire, could be facing 50-mile journeys to see a dentist when the town’s Bupa Dental Care practice closes in June, according to local councillors. Bupa Dental Care announced that it was closing, merging or selling more than 80 practices across the UK recently, with the majority expected to shut in the […]
Exmouth dental practice secures funding for expansion
The owners of an Exmouth dental practice have secured funding to expand the business. Select Dental has successfully secured a funding package from Lloyds Bank, which will enable the practice to increase its capacity and provide more services to more local patients. The funds, which are worth over £800,000 will allow the business to relocate […]
County Offaly woman warns against dental tourism after ending up with ‘shark teeth’
A woman from County Offaly, Ireland, has warned others to think twice about having dental treatment overseas after ending up with ‘shark teeth.’ Majella Hehir, from Birr, travelled to Kusadasi in Turkey in 2020 to undergo cosmetic treatment to create her dream smile. Initially, she was absolutely thrilled with her new teeth but when she […]
London dentist offers free treatment for the homeless
A dentist from London is offering free dental advice and treatment to help homeless people in the city. Hussam Lane first started volunteering when he finished studying for his master’s degree. At the time, he helped his brother out at a local Crisis shelter and this sparked an interest in doing more for homeless communities. […]
Man extracts teeth with shoelaces and undergoes treatment in Turkey amid rising dental fees in the UK
A man extracted his own teeth using shoelaces before travelling to Turkey to undergo treatment because he couldn’t afford to pay to see a dentist in the UK. Grant Lakey admitted that he resorted to medieval methods to remove painful, decayed teeth because he couldn’t afford to pay for treatment at home. Unable to deal […]
Somerset parents struggle to find a dentist for their children
Parents in Somerset are struggling to find dentists for their children. The number of NHS dentists has fallen in the region, leaving many parents unable to access appointments for their children. NHS dental care is available free of charge for young children and teenagers, but many are missing out. Dr Andre Louw, chair of the […]
Swindon dental practice confirms switch to private services
The owners of a dental practice in Swindon have confirmed that NHS services will no longer be available to patients. Clyde House dental surgery is switching to private dental care, leaving patients facing a difficult task to find NHS providers in the area. Jennifer Norris and her partner, Andy Fant, are two of those affected […]
Care home manager says it’s impossible for residents to access NHS dentistry
The manager of a care home in Essex says that it has become impossible for residents to access NHS dental services. Liz Wynn, from Southminster Residential Home near Maldon, said that she cannot find NHS dentists who are willing to visit the home to provide dental care for residents. She has fought for several years […]
