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East Kilbride dental patient launches petition calling for free care for cancer sufferers in Scotland

East Kilbride dental patient launches petition calling for free care for cancer sufferers in Scotland

A dental patient from East Kilbride has launched a petition for free dental care for cancer sufferers in Scotland.  Mags McNeil decided to start the petition after experiencing dental issues while undergoing chemotherapy treatment. She developed tooth pain 15 days into her treatment, and soon, the discomfort was so severe that she had to see […]


Should you rinse your mouth after brushing? Four ways you can keep your teeth healthy

Should you rinse your mouth after brushing? Four ways you can keep your teeth healthy

Should you rinse your mouth after brushing? 4 ways you can keep your teeth healthy Good oral hygiene is often understated. However, it’s important to leading a healthy lifestyle and prevent other diseases. In some cases, poor dental hygiene has been known to increase the chances of Alzheimer’s disease. The good news is that you […]


New dental practice set to open in Marham in April

New dental practice set to open in Marham in April

A new dental practice is set to open in Marham, near King’s Lynn. Marham Dental Practice, which is run by DentistryForYou, will open in April, providing NHS services for local people and the RAF community.  News of the opening will undoubtedly be welcomed by local residents, as the area is one of the worst-affected in […]


Birmingham dental practice closes suddenly, leaving patients out of pocket

Birmingham dental practice closes suddenly, leaving patients out of pocket

Patients in Birmingham have been left out of pocket after a dental practice closed unexpectedly.  Hundreds of patients are angry and worried after Finest Dental shut its Jewellery Quarter practice suddenly. The cosmetic dental studio has closed its doors, with a large group of patients only part-way through treatment they had already paid for in […]


Dental hygienist shares healthy lunchbox tips for parents

Dental hygienist shares healthy lunchbox tips for parents

Dental decay is the leading cause of childhood hospital admissions in the UK. With many children consuming the recommended daily sugar intake from snacks alone, dental professionals are eager to share advice to help parents reduce sugar consumption and lower the risk of cavities. Dental hygienist, Tabitha Acret, has put together some simple tips for […]


NHS England provides reassurance over Devon dental ‘crisis’

NHS England provides reassurance over Devon dental ‘crisis’

NHS England has provided assurance over a dental ‘crisis’ in Devon. Thousands of people are currently on a waiting list in the South West, with Devon and Cornwall the worst-affected counties in the UK in terms of NHS access problems. Despite growing waiting lists, representatives from NHS England have stated that access rates are above […]


British Dental Association raises concerns over the availability of Corona virus masks for dentists

British Dental Association raises concerns over the availability of Corona virus masks for dentists

The British Dental Association has warned that dentists in the UK might have to down tools due to a shortage of Corona virus masks.  The BDA suggested that an order limit of 100 masks per day will contribute to even small practices running out. All dentists must wear disposable masks to treat patients in the […]


Milton Keynes dentist to travel to Kenya with Dentaid

Milton Keynes dentist to travel to Kenya with Dentaid

A private dentist from Milton Keynes is gearing up to volunteer in Kenya as part of a project run by UK-based charity, Dentaid. Dr Manish Gudka, from Aspects Dental, will be joined by his wife, Dr Ashika Shah, and the couple will be part of a team of volunteers based in remote villages. The aim […]


Swindon husband and wife team seals dream deal for new surgery

Swindon husband and wife team seals dream deal for new surgery

A husband and wife team has sealed a dream deal to open their own practice after taking over Gorse Hill Dental Practice in Swindon. Salil and Ruchi Sood, from Perfect 2Kr Consultants, have taken the reins of the practice after securing a funding package from HSBC. Ruchi will manage the dental side of operations, using […]


Oral and maxillofacial consultant gives talk on oral cancer for Henley patients

Oral and maxillofacial consultant gives talk on oral cancer for Henley patients

Oral and maxillofacial consultant, Mr Satheesh Prabhu, visited Henley-on-Thames recently to give a talk on oral cancer. Mr Prabhu, who is based at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford, was invited to speak at Townlands Memorial Hospital as part of a series of free talks organised by The Bell Surgery in Henley. Oral cancer is now […]