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Grantham dentist teaches local children to brush up on oral hygiene
Children at a nursery in Grantham received a visit from the dentist recently. Staff from Malting Dental Practice took a trip to Puddleducks Preschool and Nursery to teach children about brushing their teeth and eating well. The visit was designed to be both fun and educational, and the kids had a great time pretending to […]
Dentists urge consumers to avoid cheap online teeth straightening kits
Dentists have issued a warning over cheap teeth straightening kits, which are available to buy online. Braces provided by dental experts usually cost in the region of £2,000 to £5,000, but online firms are offering cut-price braces for less than £1,500. SmileDirectClub, which is targeting patients on a budget, claims that cheaper braces can be […]
New study raises concerns over sugar content of teething gels
A new study has raised concerns over the contents of teething gels designed for babies and toddlers. Researchers from Public Health Wales discovered that many of the most popular products on the market contain potentially hazardous ingredients, including sugar (sucrose), alcohol, and lidocaine. Of 14 products that were analysed, 2 contained sucrose, and 6 contained […]
Dundee dental surgery forced to cancel appointments after thieves wreak havoc
A dental surgery in Dundee was forced to cancel and postpone appointments, after thieves wreaked havoc, trashing treatment rooms and damaging the computer system. Thieves broke into The White Pearl dental surgery on Tudhope Terrace just before 11pm on Wednesday 25th September. Gaining access to the premises through the window of the ground floor toilet, […]
Cabinet minister heaps praise on University of Plymouth staff and students providing free dental care for the homeless
Cabinet minister James Cleverly has heaped praise on staff and students from the University of Plymouth and Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise. The collective has been working to provide homeless people in the city with access to free dental treatment. Mr Cleverly visited the university’s Devonport Dental Education Facility recently alongside Conservative local councillor, Rebecca Smith, […]
Councillors call for new long-term dental providers to be based in deprived areas of Portsmouth
Councillors in Portsmouth have called for new, long-term providers to be based in poorer areas of the city. NHS England is currently working to identify new contactors after dental chain, Colosseum Dental, pulled out of its NHS contract. NHS England has confirmed that three providers based in the city will take up temporary contracts to […]
Third dental provider steps in to help Portsmouth patients left without a dentist
A third dental provider has stepped in to help Portsmouth dental patients, who have been left in the lurch. Thousands of people were left without a dentist when Colosseum Dental pulled the plug on its NHS contracts. The chain, which operated three practices within the city, ceased to provide NHS care earlier this year, resulting […]
Over a hundred participants complete charity walk in memory of Dr Anoop Maini
Over a hundred people successfully completed a charity walk in London in memory of Dr Anoop Maini. The event, which took place in Regent’s Park, London, was a chance for friends, family, and colleagues to remember the popular dentist and to support a charity he launched before he sadly passed away earlier this year. Wells […]
New report highlights widespread dental issues in Middlesbrough
A shocking new report has revealed that some households in Middlesbrough don’t have access to a single toothbrush, with a third of the city’s children suffering from decay. The new research highlights the gravity of dental problems in this part of the North East, with health workers so worried about the situation that they are […]
Dentists launch new video calling app to provide instant advice
A pair of forward-thinking dentists has launched the UK’s first official video calling dental app. The Tooth Fairy app enables patients to connect with private and NHS dentists, providing access to advice without having to arrange an appointment at a practice or even leave the comfort of the couch. Deepak Aulak and Kian Dhinsa developed […]
