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Leiston dental practice set to close due to staff shortages

Leiston dental practice set to close due to staff shortages

Bupa Dental has confirmed that its Leiston dental practice will be closing due to a shortage of dentists. The clinic, which is located in Crown Street, will shut at the end of March. The firm had been trying to recruit new members of staff to join the Suffolk practice, but unfortunately, they couldn’t find any […]


Essex Police appeal for information after thief posing as a patient steals receptionist’s mobile

Essex Police appeal for information after thief posing as a patient steals receptionist’s mobile

Police officers in Essex are appealing for information after a thief posing as a dental patient stole an iPhone from a receptionist at Leigh Dental Care. The 51-year-old receptionist only realised what had happened after the man, who had approached the desk asking for information about getting an appointment for toothache, had left the surgery […]


Penrith dental practice raises £1,000 for the Royal British Legion

Penrith dental practice raises £1,000 for the Royal British Legion

A dental team from Penrith has plenty to smile about after raising £1,000 for charity. After 12 months of fundraising, staff from Ghyllmount Dental donated £1,000 to the Royal British Legion, a charity that provides assistance and support for military veterans and their families. Throughout 2019, the team ran a series of events and also […]


Southampton dental patients breathe a sigh of relief as Bassett practice is saved

Southampton dental patients breathe a sigh of relief as Bassett practice is saved

Dental patients in Bassett, Southampton, are breathing a sigh of relief after their local practice was saved. Dale Road Dental Care was one of the three practices in the city set to close after a previous NHS contract deal with Colosseum Dental fell through. Arrangements between the NHS and the Swiss-owned company, which has closed […]


London dentists highlights the dangers of trendy health fads

London dentists highlights the dangers of trendy health fads

The beginning of the year is a time traditionally associated with making resolutions, many of which are designed to improve health and wellbeing. While attempting to eat clean and be more active can be incredibly beneficial, there are certain trends that are causing health professionals anxiety. London dentist, Dr Christopher Orr is urging people to […]


Greater Manchester MP backs petition for free dental treatment for cancer patients

Greater Manchester MP backs petition for free dental treatment for cancer patients

The MP for Stretford and Urmston, Kate Green, has backed a petition for free dental treatment for patients diagnosed with cancer. The petition was launched by Michele Solak, a breast cancer survivor from Flixton, who experienced dental problems while going through chemotherapy treatment. Michele’s petition, which calls for free dental care for cancer patients, received […]


Study suggests 10% of children can’t brush their teeth by the time they leave primary school

Study suggests 10% of children can’t brush their teeth by the time they leave primary school

A shocking study has suggested that 10% of children cannot brush their own teeth by the time they leave primary school. Research conducted by Tic Watches found that 1 in 10 kids are unable to clean their teeth without help when they leave primary school. The company surveyed 500 parents with some rather alarming results. […]


Yorkshire dental group set to expand with new Harrogate practice

Yorkshire dental group set to expand with new Harrogate practice

A Yorkshire dental group has revealed expansion plans after acquiring a new practice in Harrogate. The owners of Target Dental have added a new practice to their portfolio, and there are also plans to expand three existing clinics as part of a £2 million investment in the business. The firm will create 20 new jobs […]


Colosseum Dental snaps up former restaurant in Yeovil

Colosseum Dental snaps up former restaurant in Yeovil

Colosseum Dental has snapped up a vacant retail unit in Yeovil. The chain is now planning to relocate its existing High Street practice to a new site on Princes Street. The premises, which were previously occupied by Prezzo Italian restaurant, have been empty since the eatery closed nearly two years ago. Planning permission for a […]


Ambitious dentist hopes to expand portfolio with new dental surgery in Swale

Ambitious dentist hopes to expand portfolio with new dental surgery in Swale

An ambitious dentist is hoping to add to his company’s portfolio after applying to convert a former supermarket into a new surgery near Swale. Dr Ashkan Pitchforth founded Dumbledore Dental Centre, which trades under the brand name South Cliff Dental Care, five years ago. Dr Pitchforth has plans to grow the business, and is hoping […]