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Dentists raise concerns over access to urgent care, as practices close
Dentists have raised concerns over access to urgent dental services, as practices have been advised to close to slow the spread of COVID-19. The British Dental Association reported that dentists are worried about being able to provide emergency care for their patients. Dentists were advised to cancel routine appointments, and many practices have shut to […]
Havant dentist to open for emergency appointments to reduce pressure on local hospital
A dentist from Havant is opening his private clinic for emergency appointments in a bid to reduce pressure on local hospital services. Amir Moughadam, from the Prince George Dental Practice, is preparing to open for urgent appointments to prevent patients who need emergency treatment from visiting the Queen Alexandra Hospital. Mr Moughadam is hoping that […]
Former Finest Dental employee describes company collapse as a ‘scandal’
A dentist who used to work for Finest Dental has described the collapse of the chain as a “scandal.” Dr Charles Lister, an employee at one of the firm’s cosmetic dental clinics, said that the situation was the “worst failure of any corporate dental body the UK has ever seen” in an interview with the […]
Emergency dental clinic to close in Kidderminster
An emergency dental clinic, which provides out of hours urgent care for patients in Kidderminster, is set to close. The clinic, which currently operates from Kidderminster Health Centre, will shut on 1st April. From the beginning of April, patients who require urgent assistance will be advised to make use of a new system. A new […]
Dentists to join other frontline NHS workers to boost staff numbers in new hospitals
An army of dental professionals is being assembled to boost staff numbers in new hospitals as part of a nationwide effort to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The chief dental officer, Sara Hurley suggested that dentists were being asked to help other frontline NHS workers tackle a rising tide of patients needing hospital treatment. One plan […]
Public Health England statistics show 1 in 4 5-year-olds have decay
Statistics from Public Health England show that 1 in 4 5-year-olds in England have signs of decay. Figures released by the body indicated that 23% of 5-year-olds in England have symptoms of tooth decay. This figure is similar to those published in 2017, which suggests that progress in fighting decay has plateaued. There had been […]
New figures show a decrease in free dental treatments for Leeds patients
New figures suggest that there has been a significant decrease in free treatment provided for dental patients in Leeds this year. According to statistics from NHS Digital, the number of units of free treatment claimed by adult patients in the city has fallen significantly. The latest bi-annual report indicates that in the first six months […]
The Singing Dentist returns to share advice and spread smiles
As the coronavirus takes hold on the UK, the Signing Dentist has returned to spread smiles and share advice. Dr Milad Shadrooh has been releasing parody videos for around four years now, but after taking a break, he has returned to social media to educate people about the risks associated with the virus. Having previously […]
Cornwall MP suggests dentist shortage is to blame for access problems
The MP for St Austell and Newquay, Steve Double, has suggested that a lack of funding is not the main cause of access issues across the South West. Instead, the Conservative MP believes that a shortage of dentists is contributing to long waiting times in Cornwall. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Double outlined […]
Dental professionals could be called upon to boost NHS effort to fight coronavirus
Dental professionals could be called upon to boost NHS staff numbers in the fight against coronavirus. The British Dental Association has suggested that dental professionals could be redeployed to aid health workers in other parts of the NHS. Martin Woodrow, chief executive of the BDA, said that it was possible that dental staff could be […]
