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New poll suggests British adults support pudding tax
A new poll carried out by the Oral Health Foundation suggests that British adults would support a ‘pudding tax.’ A recent survey revealed that 54% of Brits would back a pudding tax, which would increase the price of desserts and other sweet foods, including biscuits and confectionary. Support was particularly strong amongst young people, with […]
Intrepid Romsey duo completes charity abseil for Dentaid
An intrepid duo from Romsey has completed a charity abseil to raise money for Dentaid. Rodger Shepherd and Mike Kelly scaled the dizzy heights for a good cause, taking on a daunting abseil down the façade of Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower. The tower, which stands 100 metres tall, provided a dramatic backdrop for the daring charity […]
Dental visits fall to 10-year low, new figures confirm
The number of people going to the dentist for regular appointments has fallen to a 10-year low, according to new statistics released by NHS Digital. The figures show that just 50.2% of adults went to the dentist in the last 24 months, despite the fact that dental professionals recommend routine checks every 6-12 months. This […]
NHS England launches consultation over the future of emergency dental services in the West Midlands
NHS England has launched a consultation over the future of emergency dental provision in the West Midlands. Health chiefs are planning to modify the existing services, and have asked for patients and members of the public to provide feedback and share ideas and opinions. Under new proposals, the trust is planning to cut the number […]
Two new NHS dental practices set to open on Teesside
Two new NHS dental practices are set to open on Teesside by the end of the year, NHS England has confirmed. Local residents and MPs raised concerns about a lack of access to NHS dental care in the area, after Queensway Dental announced that it would cease to provide NHS dental services. The move affected […]
Plans to expand Oakham dental practice get the green light
A dental practice in Oakham is set to triple in size after plans to expand the clinic were given the green light by Rutland County Council. Plans to extend Green Oakham Dental Care include proposals to change the use of part of the ground floor and the first storey of the existing premises to create […]
Dentists take to the mountain tracks of Southern Utah to ride for charity
A group of dentists has gathered for an annual charity motorcycle ride in the mountains of Southern Utah. Dentists travel to the US from all over the world to take part in a ride for Smiles for Life, a charity that supports dental projects in developing countries. Co-founder of the charity, Steve Andersen, organises the […]
New study links work-related stress to unhealthy eating habits
A new study suggests that stressed out workers in the UK are reaching for sugary treats. Research conducted by the Oral Health Foundation found that more than a quarter of British adults binge on unhealthy foods when they feel stressed. Office workers are most likely to cave in and opt for a sugary delight, with […]
Inverness dental patients left in the lurch after sudden clinic closure
Dental patients in Inverness have been left in the lurch after one of the city’s clinics closed unexpectedly. The Academy Dental Practice, which is located in Union Street, has closed its doors, leaving patients searching for an alternative dentist. The practice is now under administration. Owner Syed Askari expressed his disappointment and said that the […]
Concerned dad raises fears over his son’s orthodontic treatment following South Cumbria clinic closure
A concerned dad from South Cumbria has shared his fears over his son’s orthodontic care, after a local clinic closed down. The closure has left the family facing the prospect of having to make a 3-hour round trip for treatment. Daniel Stewart said that he was worried that his son, Isaac, 13, would have to […]
