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New survey reveals 36% of employees avoid the dentist due to cost
A new survey has revealed that 36% of employees avoid going to the dentist as a result of worries about the cost of treatment. The poll, which was carried out by Unum Dental, revealed that cost was the most commonly cited barrier for employees. Almost a quarter of those surveyed (24%) admitted that the main […]
Belper dental practice encourages NHS patients to act quickly to secure a place
A dental practice in Belper, Derbyshire, is encouraging patients looking to join an NHS register to act quickly to secure a place. The practice team at Genesis Dental Care has opened up new NHS places, but there is a limit, and patients will need to be swift. The Green Lane surgery is encouraging patients to […]
Plymouth councillor raises concerns over NHS dental access, as patients talk of pulling their own teeth out
A Plymouth councillor has raised concerns over access to NHS dental care after hearing from patients who resorted to pulling their own teeth out and using alcohol to try and numb tooth pain. Labour councillor for St Peter and the Waterfront, Sue McDonald, said that she had been contacted by anxious patients who had adopted […]
Brave Bridgend woman urges others to quit smoking after having part of her tongue remove following mouth cancer diagnosis
A brave woman from Bridgend is encouraging others to quit smoking after having part of her tongue removed as part of treatment for mouth cancer. Jayne Campbell, 57, was diagnosed with oral cancer after she went to her dentist for a routine check-up in 2016. During the check, Jayne’s dentist noticed a discoloured spot underneath […]
Oldham dental business celebrates new practice opening
A dental business based in Oldham has opened a new practice. The owners of Ascroft Medical Centre invited the deputy mayor of the borough to attend the official opening and have a look around the new, state of the art facility. Founders, Dr Piotr Kieruzel and Krzysztof Zemlik showed Councillor Jenny Harrison around the new […]
New dental practice set to open in Hale
A brand new dental practice is set to open in the village of Hale, Cheshire. The owner of Smile Chic, Dr Persheng Rad, has taken on a 10-year lease, and will be opening the new clinic in Green Garage. The premises have private parking and the property is self-contained. Dr Rad said that he was […]
Ministers provide access to face mask stocks, relieving pressure on dental practices
Government ministers have provided access to central stocks of face masks, providing relief for anxious dentists. Concerns over a shortage of face masks caused by the corona virus have been growing, but the government has acted to relieve pressure. Practices were dealing with a maximum order quantity, with risks of running out of disposable masks […]
Hertfordshire police release CCTV footage after thief steals purse from Hatfield dental practice
Hertfordshire police release CCTV footage after thief steals purse from Hatfield dental practice Police officers searching for a thief in Hertfordshire have released CCTV images after a purse was taken from a dental practice in Hatfield. The incident occurred at 3.15pm on Friday 7th February. A purse was stolen from a bag at Hilltop Dental […]
London dentist shares tell-tale dental warning signs patients shouldn’t ignore
A dentist from London has shared a host of tell-tale warning signs patients shouldn’t ignore to try and encourage people to seek help for dental issues. Dr Reena Wadia, from RW Perio, London, said that patients should be aware of potentially dangerous symptoms, which can signal dental and general health issues. One of the most […]
Low prices make overseas clinics a popular choice for patients looking for cosmetic dental treatment
Low prices are making overseas clinics an attractive proposition for patients in the UK looking to undergo cosmetic dental treatment. TV shows like Love Island and the rise of social media and the selfie trend have contributed to a growing interest in the perfect smile. When Love Island’s first winter series launched in January, there […]
