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Rochdale care homes receive oral hygiene ratings as part of elderly oral health initiative
Care homes in Rochdale have been given oral hygiene ratings as part of a new initiative designed to improve oral health among residents. Twenty-five homes in the area have received 5-star ratings, with others encouraged to step up measures to achieve the same objective. The ratings reflect each home’s commitment to providing oral hygiene assistance […]
London dental hygienist raises awareness of link between oral cancer and HPV
A dental hygienist from London is raising awareness of the potential consequences of having unprotected sex. Anna Middleton, founder of the London Hygienist, is keen to ensure people understand the link between HPV and oral cancer, as the number of cases increases in young people. Many people are aware of the risk of STIs when […]
NHS England to offer extra cash for dentists in Portsmouth amid struggle to fill vacancies
NHS England is willing to offer extra cash for dentists who are prepared to move to Portsmouth amid ongoing struggles to fill vacancies. Dental access has been a cause for concern in the city after Colosseum Dental pulled the plug on its NHS contracts last year. The firm closed three surgeries unexpectedly, leaving thousands of […]
Leicestershire man who is part-way through implant treatment claims he can only eat baby food after dental practice closes without warning
A man from Leicestershire claims he can only eat baby food after being left in the lurch when the dental practice he visited for dental implant treatment closed without warning. The 50-year-old contacted the local press after Finest Dental, a private practice he had paid £12,000 for implants to replace ill-fitting dentures, shut unexpectedly. The […]
The Queen reveals she had braces while visiting patients at new dental hospital
The Queen revealed she had braces when she was younger while visiting patients at the new and improved Eastman Dental Hospital in London. Charged with the responsibility of opening a brand new, state of the art health centre, which houses the Eastman Dental Hospital and the Royal ENT Hospital, the Queen met adults and children […]
Dental attendance rates fall to record low in Scotland
The number of people visiting a dentist on a regular basis in Scotland has fallen. Statistics show that dental attendance rates have dropped to a record low, despite the fact that registration rates have soared. More adults and children in Scotland are registered with a dentist than ever before, but the figures show that people […]
Slough dental practices host free fun days for children
A group of dental practices in Slough invited local children to take part in a fun-filled open day earlier this week to celebrate half-term. Starting Well, which operates a chain of practices in and around Slough, invited children under 5 and their parents to take a look around and participate in fun, educational activities on […]
Slough dental practices host free fun days for children
A group of dental practices in Slough invited local children to take part in a fun-filled open day earlier this week to celebrate half-term. Starting Well, which operates a chain of practices in and around Slough, invited children under 5 and their parents to take a look around and participate in fun, educational activities on […]
Trowbridge dental practice hires new team members following expansion
A dental practice in Trowbridge has hired new members of staff after adding an extension. The premises occupied by Coleman & Starkey now boasts a rear ground floor extension, which offers an accessible entrance for patients using wheelchairs and mobility aids. Having completed the expansion plans, the owners of the clinic, Mike Coleman and Mike […]
Patients to meet the Queen at official opening of new ENT and dental facilities
Patients in London are eagerly awaiting a visit from Her Majesty the Queen. The Queen will be officially opening a brand new health facility, which houses the Eastman Dental Hospital and the Royal National ENT Hospital. The new, state of the art facility represents a cutting-edge treatment centre for the diagnosis, management and prevention of […]
