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Ludlow man encourages cancer sufferers to attend local health event after discovering a lump in his neck during dental treatment
A Ludlow man is encouraging cancer sufferers to attend a local health and wellbeing event to take advantage of help and support initiatives. Dominic Commane, 50, was diagnosed with cancer after finding a lump while undergoing a course of dental treatment. Mr Commane discovered a lump in his neck in 2018 while he was having […]
Wantage dental hygienist visits schools to teach children how to keep their smiles sparkling
A dental hygienist from Wantage has paid local schools and nurseries a visit to teach children how to keep their smiles in check. Fiona Stovold, from Portway Dental Care, has visited a series of local schools and youth and children’s groups to talk to children about healthy eating, the dangers of eating too much sugar […]
Thousands of PRSI card holders aren’t taking advantage of dental benefits, new figures confirm
Thousands of PRSI cardholders in the Republic of Ireland aren’t taking advantage of dental and optical benefits, new research has confirmed. Around 2.5 million people pay into the PRSI scheme, but up to two-thirds have not accessed the perks available to them. Recent statistics show that there were fewer than 805,000 applications for dental treatments […]
Kirkintilloch dental nurse has plenty to smile about after scooping top award
A dental nurse from Kirkintilloch has plenty to smile about after scooping a prestigious national award. Evie Calderhead, from Visage Cosmetic Dental Clinic, was crowned Dental Professional of the Year at the Scottish Dental Awards 2019. Evie, 39, is lead nurse at the practice, and she was nominated for the prize by her colleague, dentist, […]
Scientists call for major global dental health policy overhaul, as 3.5 billion people suffer from oral diseases
Scientists have called for a raft of measures to be introduced by policymakers all over the world, as it emerged that 3.5 billion people on the planet are suffering from oral disease. A series of articles, studies and reports, which have been published in The Lancet, suggests that 3.5 billion people are affected by dental […]
Gravesend dental practice hosts summer fun day to raise money for charity
A dental practice in Gravesend welcomed local families to a charity fun day recently. The team at Bespoke Dental hosted the event on Saturday 6th July. Invitations were extended to patients, friends, relatives and local residents, with an array of activities and stalls on offer. On the day, the dental team ignored their own advice […]
Dental registration rates soar in Moray
Dental registration rates have soared in Moray, according to new figures. Statistics released by NHS Scotland show that there has been a giant leap in the proportion of adults and children registered with a dentist in the region. Since 2007, the number of adults registered with an NHS dental practice in Grampian has sky-rocketed, with […]
Scarborough planning officers approve proposals to convert a former building society into a dental practice
Planning officers in Scarborough have approved proposals to turn a former building society into a brand new dental practice. Scarborough Council has given plans submitted by Alan Soare, from Whitby, to turn the premises formerly occupied by Skipton Building Society in Coldyhill Lane in Newby into a two-surgery dental practice, the green light. The plans […]
Beckenham dentist to take on 100-mile charity cycle ride to support the National Autistic Society
A dentist from Beckenham is preparing to get on his bike to raise valuable funds for an autism charity. Greg Finn, from Finn Dental Specialists, will ride from London to Surrey, taking on the Ride 100 event to raise money for the National Autistic Society. The course, which is 100 miles long, follows the same […]
Bupa Dental expands its portfolio with 13 new clinics
Bupa Dental Care has expanded its portfolio after adding 13 new clinics across the UK and Ireland. Having successfully added a series of new practices, Bupa Dental now runs 483 sites. The latest additions come after the chain acquired 23 practices in 2018. The new clinics are located across the country, with practices in Wakefield, […]
