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Peterborough dental patients struggle to get an appointment, as only 2 practices have NHS spaces
Dental patients in Peterborough are struggling to get an appointment, as research shows that only two practices in the town are accepting NHS patients. According to NHS England, there are currently only two surgeries, one located in Eye and the other in Werrington Village, offering NHS dental places. The shortage means that many people are […]
Dental students provide treatment for Portsmouth FC’s youth team
Portsmouth FC’s youth team paid a visit to the dentist recently in a bid to get in tip-top condition before the start of the new season. The academy players took a trip to the University of Portsmouth’s Dental Academy as part of a collaborative initiative, which brings the university and the football club together. On […]
Teachers will be encouraged to supervise brushing in a bid to reduce rates of decay
Teachers will be encouraged to supervise brushing at school as part of an initiative to reduce rates of childhood decay. The Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, is expected to launch a consultation, outlining a series of measures that will be introduced to try and bring the number of children requiring extractions in hospital down. Health experts […]
Sydney dentist raises concerns over kombucha trend
A dentist from Sydney has issued a warning over the current trend for consuming kombucha-based drinks. Kombucha, a sweetened tea, which has recently been hailed as a remedy for improved gut health, has become incredibly popular. While some believe it has benefits for health, Sydney dentist, Dr Lewis Ehrlich, has reservations. Dr Ehrlich suggested that […]
Dental patient registration rates soar in Shetland
The latest NHS figures show that dental patient registrations rates have soared in Shetland. In the last 12 years, the proportion of patients registered with an NHS dentist on the island has increased dramatically, with a surge of adults and children joining local practices. Adult numbers have rocketed by 138% while the proportion of children […]
Park Gate dentists provide free care for homeless patients
A dental team from Park Gate, Portsmouth, has brought smiles to the faces of homeless patients after running a free clinic in partnership with Dentaid. Titchfield Dental Health teamed up with the charity to offer a range of services to homeless people based across the South East. Dr Claire Chavasse, owner and principal dentist, said […]
Dental crisis deepens in Gwynedd, as parents struggle to find NHS places for children
A major shortage of dentists is taking its toll on patients in Gwynedd, with practices now having to turn away children, as well as adults. A report compiled by the British Dental Association revealed that none of the six NHS practices in Arfon are taking on any new patients. Access issues have been a concern […]
Penryn dental duo celebrates 25 years at the reception desk
A dental duo from Penryn is celebrating spending 25 years at the reception desk. Kim Long and Nadine Francis have been working as receptionists at Penryn Dental Practice for two and a half decades. The dynamic duo, which was described as the “backbone of this practice” by principal dentist, Donal O’Halloran, has been tending to […]
NHS England offers reassurances over the future of dental services in Ravensthorpe
Representatives from NHS England have offered reassurances over the future of dental services in Ravensthorpe. The news comes after it was confirmed that the town’s only practice would close at the beginning of July. MP for Dewsbury, Paula Sheriff, recently took the issue to the House of Commons, as more and more people in the […]
Dental gaps are all the rage, according to Harley Street dentist
Many of us think of perfectly aligned, straight teeth when we envisage a flawless smile, but gaps between the teeth have become increasingly sought-after. According to a Harley Street dentist, more and more patients are choosing to keep spaces between their teeth in a bid to recreate looks made famous by celebrities like Georgia May […]
