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London dentist highlights the devastating dental impact of cocaine abuse
Cocaine use has doubled in the last five years in the UK, according to recent statistics. While many people may be familiar with pictures of damaged nostrils due to cocaine abuse, the dental impact of using the class A drug are less well-known. London dentist, Dr Richard Marques, explained that most people are completely unaware […]
Former shop to be converted into an orthodontic practice in Marlborough
The owner of an orthodontic practice has been granted permission to convert a former retail unit into a new dental clinic in Marlborough. Paul Greatrex, from Wells Orthodontics Ltd, submitted an application to turn a former shop in Hughenden Yard into a dental practice. The premises were previously occupied by Complete Interiors. The new practice, […]
Cost is a barrier for a third of British dental patients, new poll reveals
A new poll has revealed that a third of British adults put off going to the dentist due to cost. Research conducted by Hudgell Solicitors suggested that around 33% of adults haven’t been to the dentist in the last two years, and a third of adults cite cost as a reason for delaying, cancelling or […]
Ripon dental team brings smiles to visiting children from Chernobyl
A dental team from Ripon has brought smiles to the faces of children visiting from Chernobyl. Bupa Dental Care welcomed a group of children from the Ukrainian town as part of a project with Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline. The latest visit marked the seventh annual trip for the children. As part of the partnership, dental volunteers […]
Northwich dental team swaps the treatment room for the river
A dental team from Northwich, Cheshire is swapping the treatment room for the river to take part in the town’s famous dragon race. Dentist Paul Diss, from Witton Street Dental Practice, and his fellow team members are set to participate in Northwich River Festival’s most eagerly anticipated race on Saturday 13th July. The festival, which […]
Wellington dentist submits extensions plans
The owner of a Wellington dental practice has submitted plans to extend his current surgery in a bid to expand the dental team and increase patient numbers. Barry Kasai, the owner of Wellington Dental Practice, is proposing to add a single-storey extension to the High Street premises. The additional space would create room for a […]
Norwich dentist completes Three Peaks challenge
A dentist from Norwich has successfully completed the notorious Three Peaks challenge to raise money for charity. Dr Gautam Sharma, from West Earlham Dental Practice, scaled some of the most famous mountains in the country to support the Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind. The charity is one of the oldest in England, and […]
Bournemouth fishermen receive free dental checks at Poole Quay
Fishermen from the Bournemouth area were invited to attend a free dental clinic at Poole Quay on Tuesday 9th July. The clinic was organised by SeaFit in association with Dentaid. SeaFit is a charity initiative, which works to protect fishermen’s health and wellbeing by hosting wellness and welfare events and improving access to health services […]
Westbury dental practice opening delayed
The opening of a new dental surgery in Westbury has been postponed. South Cliff Dental Group was planning to host an open day to celebrate the grand opening of the new High Street practice on Monday 1st July, but the event was cancelled due to the fact that building work is still underway. Instead of […]
Dental waiting lists reach 22,000 in Cornwall
The number of people waiting for dental treatment in Cornwall has reached 22,000, according to the latest figures from NHS England. The extent of Cornwall’s NHS dental access problem was revealed at a recent meeting of Cornwall Council’s health and adult social care overview and scrutiny committee. More than 22,000 people currently don’t have an […]
