Cosmetic Dentistry Guide News
Sheffield dental practice to offer free mouth cancer checks in November
A dental practice in Sheffield will be providing free mouth cancer checks in November to support Mouth Cancer Action Month. The One80 Dental Centre for Advanced Dentistry is offering patients a free 15-minute screening check to raise awareness of a deadly disease, which has become more common in the UK in the last decade. Nigel […]
NHS confirms new mental health support services for dental and medical professionals
The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that NHS England will be launching new mental health support services for medical and dental professionals. Under new measures, which are designed to support those struggling with stress and symptoms of psychological disorders, including depression and anxiety, more than 180,000 doctors and dentists will have access […]
Dental anxiety most common in the North West, survey reveals
A new survey has suggested that dental patients in the North West of England are most likely to suffer from dental anxiety. Research conducted by the Dental Law Partnership revealed that 94% of participants in the region have experienced signs and symptoms of anxiety when taking a trip to the dentist. This figure is significantly […]
New dental practice opens in former pub in Hartlepool
A new dental practice has opened on the site of a former pub in Hartlepool. Health & Smile, a new community-based dental clinic, has officially opened its doors to patients. The practice is located on Easington Road on the site previously occupied by The Saxon pub. Practice owner, Kusum Chawla, is hoping to create a […]
Yorkshire dental duo supports vulnerable women and children in Sri Lanka
A pair of dentists from Yorkshire has invested in an innovative charity initiative to support vulnerable women and girls in Sri Lanka. Drs Catherine McCanny Hendron and Martina Hodgson decided to support the Rosie May Foundation after seeing a presentation at an Inspiring Women in Dentistry event. The duo has now contributed to new pink […]
Bradford community dental team backs oral cancer campaign
Ahead of the launch of Mouth Cancer Action Month, the community dental team at the Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is working to raise awareness of oral cancer. The team, which provides dental care across the region, will be donning blue smiles and participating in activities and events to educate people about oral cancer […]
Dental tourism is booming, as more and more Brits seek cheaper treatment overseas
The trend for travelling overseas for dental treatment is gathering pace, as more and more Brits consider flying abroad to save on services like dental implants and cosmetic braces. As government figures show that less than 50% of adults regularly see a dentist in the UK, dental tourism is booming. Offering the chance to undergo […]
New urgent care dental service launches in the North West
Patients based in the Greater Manchester area will have access to an updated urgent dental care service following the introduction of a new helpline. Previously, those in need of urgent dental care were encouraged to make use of drop-in services or find an out of hours’ emergency centre, but the system has now been replaced […]
Children’s oral health continues to improve in Scotland
New figures have revealed that the proportion of children free from signs of dental decay in Scotland has hit a record high. The latest statistics from NHS Scotland suggest that 80% of children in P7 had no visible signs of decay in their adult teeth. The 2019 figure represents a significant increase from 53% in […]
Telford dentists submit application to turn former bank into new practice
The owners of a Telford dental clinic have submitted an application to convert a former bank into a brand new practice. The team at Woodhouse Dental Practice is hoping to secure change of use permission to turn the former Lloyds TSB branch in Donnington into a brand new surgery. The proposal has been sent to […]
