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Refugee, 7, returns to Ukraine for dental treatment due to waiting times in Scotland
A refugee who fled Ukraine has returned to her birth country to undergo dental treatment due to long waiting times in Scotland. Lisa, who is 7 years old, has been living in Aberdeenshire with her mother, Oksana Martirosova, since September 2022. The duo recently returned to Ukraine via Poland so that Lisa could have some […]
Mydentist confirms Dundee practice closure
Mydentist has confirmed that one of its Dundee dental practices will close at the end of March. The chain is shutting the clinic in Finlarig Terrace in Fintry on March 31st. The closure will result in two job losses and leave thousands looking for a new dentist. Patients have recently received a letter explaining the […]
Elegant Smiles looks to expand with new dental clinic in Stamford
Elegant Smiles is looking to expand after revealing plans to open a new dental clinic in Stamford. The business already runs practices in Grantham, Spalding, Lincoln and Heckington. Dr Israr Azraq has submitted a change of use planning application to the council with a view to converting a residential property into a new dental surgery. […]
British Dental Association urges new First Minister to take urgent action on dentistry in Scotland
The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged the new First Minister to take urgent action on dentistry in Scotland. Nicola Sturgeon is preparing to step down as leader of the Scottish National Party and a new First Minister will take her place in the coming weeks. David McColl, chair of the BDA’s Scottish Dental Practice […]
Aldo the therapy dog helps children to relax at Quito dental clinic
A therapy dog from Quito, Ecuador has gone viral online after helping children to stay calm during visits to the dentist. Aldo, a Golden Labrador, is based at Parque Dental in Quito. The clinic specialises in paediatric dentistry and has become world famous due to its cuddly, cute team member. Aldo sits and lies with […]
Husband and wife team takes the reins at Ipswich dental practice
A husband and wife team has taken the reins at an Ipswich dental practice. Sayeed and Rushdiya Parker are the proud new owners of Ipswich Dental Care. Established more than 40 years ago, the clinic is located in Berners Street. The duo has worked at the practice previously and built strong relationships with the previous […]
Dentist submits plans to create new practice in Nelson
A dentist is hoping to open a new dental practice in Nelson, Lancashire. Dr Ashraf, of Nelson Centre Dental Practice, has submitted a planning application to change the use of a terraced house in Raglan Street into a new surgery. If the plans are approved by Pendle Council, a single-storey extension will be added to […]
Darlington dental practice to close
A dental practice in Darlington is set to close at the end of March. The owners of Burgess & Hyder Darlington, which is based at Firthmoor Community Centre, have confirmed that the practice will shut permanently on March 31st. The practice, which currently provides private and NHS dental services, opened in 2009 and is part […]
Leeds has a new city centre boutique dental clinic
A new boutique dental clinic has opened in the heart of Leeds. The city centre practice, which is part of the Smmmile chain, has opened in Boar Lane. Its enviable location is just a stone’s throw from the train station and the Trinity Centre shopping mall. Smmmile offers a wide range of dental services ranging […]
Healthwatch Liverpool warns patients could be waiting years to see an NHS dentist
Healthwatch Liverpool has warned that it could be years before patients in the city are able to see an NHS dentist. The charity, which has recently compiled a report into health, dental and social care services in the area, suggests that some people could be waiting more than one or two years to access routine […]
