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Lowestoft dental practice set to close
A dental practice in Lowestoft is set to close, as dentists who have served hundreds of patients prepare to retire. The D.W Ferns and A.P Yaxley surgery, which is located on Kirkley Cliff, will close on 30th April. The two founding dentists, David Ferns and Andrew Yaxley, are retiring having spent a combined total of […]
New survey suggests UK parents are more proactive when promoting good oral health for children
A new survey suggests that parents in the UK are better at promoting good oral health measures for their children than their counterparts in other countries. A poll commissioned to celebrate World Oral Health Day revealed that UK parents are more likely to restrict their child’s daily intake of sugar and take their child for […]
Sheffield dental practice changes hands
A dental practice in Sheffield has a new owner. Dr Jon Meyer has sold Dore Dental Care to Dr Sanraj Dulay. The practice, which is located on Causeway Head Road, has been up and running for 40 years. Dr Meyer has owned the clinic since 2000. Although he has passed the reins on to Dr […]
Gaps in dental equality grow in Australia
Gaps between the rich and the poor are becoming increasingly apparent in Australia, as demand for public dental services increases at a time when cosmetic dentistry is booming. New figures from the Australian Dental Association (ADA) show that 1 in 4 people who have access to public dental services don’t have the minimum number of […]
NHS Western Isles cancels routine dental checks to reduce the risk of coronavirus spread
NHS Western Isles chiefs have cancelled routine dental checks in a bid to try and reduce the spread of coronavirus after health ministers in Scotland announced urgent measures to cope with rising demand for hospital services. Health secretary, Jeane Freeman outlined a series of measures that will be introduced in Scotland to try and stem […]
Peterborough dental practice hosts open day for local children
Members of staff at a dental practice near Peterborough invited local children to visit the surgery and learn all about oral hygiene recently. The open day was part of an ongoing community project run by Bupa Dental Care in Herlington. On the day, children were invited to take part in fun activities, including a colouring […]
Dunfermline dental practice reopens following coronavirus cases
A dental practice is Dunfermline has reopened after temporarily closing following two cases of coronavirus. Linburn Dental Practice is running a limited service after closing for deep cleaning. The practice team has been working closely with the public health team at NHS Fife to minimise the risk to patients and members of staff. After two […]
Stonehaven dentist submits relocation plans
A dentist from Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, is hoping to get the go-ahead for plans to relocate, expand and modernise his practice. Kenneth Jones, from Arduthie Dental Practice, has submitted plans to move to a vacant house on Kirkton Road. The premises, which would be converted into a modern dental surgery, would enable Mr Jones to expand […]
British Dental Association criticises social media influencers posing with Corona virus masks
The British Dental Association has condemned a new trend for posing for photos with coronavirus masks, as health professionals in the UK struggle to get hold of the face masks they need to do their jobs safely and protect patients. The BDA has hit out at social media influencers and celebrities for posting photographs of […]
British Dental Association invites dentists to share ideas to reduce carbon emissions
The British Dental Association is inviting dental professionals to share ideas and opinions about reducing carbon emissions as the UK looks to achieve net-zero. The NHS is attempting to become more efficient and eco-friendly, and the BDA is hoping to use ideas from practices that are already adopting green measures to work towards new policies […]
