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Bristol dental group acquires its sixth practice
A dental group based in Bristol has successfully acquired its sixth dental practice. Dentina recently added to its portfolio after taking over Clifton Dental Surgery in Clifton Village. The practice offers a wide range of services, specialising in cosmetic dentistry, general dental care and implantology. The acquisition was overseen by commercial law firm, Meade King. […]
Irish dentists angered by unspent sugar tax windfall
Northern Irish dentists have reacted angrily to the news that millions of pounds raised by a sugar tax has not been spent by Stormont. The British Dental Association in Northern Ireland accused officials of allowing more than £12 million raised by the sugar levy to slip into a “black hole.” Dentists had been under the […]
Tim Farron secures guarantees to improve dental access in Cumbria following parliamentary meeting
Tim Farron, the MP for South Lakes, has secured guarantees from ministers after chairing a parliamentary meeting about access to dental services in Cumbria on Wednesday 3rd July. During the meeting, Mr Farron outlined the current situation, describing is an “unjust” and pointing out that patients are unable to see a dentist without facing a […]
Researchers link dental decay and gum disease risk to genetic factors
A new research study, which has been conducted by an international team of scientists, including those based at the University of Bristol, has discovered that genetics may play a role in determining gum disease and dental decay risk. It is well-documented that two people who have similar diets and oral hygiene regimes can end up […]
South Lakes MP chairs dental access crisis debate in parliament
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, chaired a parliamentary debate on the dental access crisis in Cumbria on Wednesday 3rd July. Mr Farron, who has raised concerns over a lack of NHS dental places in the region in the past, debated the subject of dental access with government ministers. Cumbria is the one of the worst […]
Popular Bushey dental hygienist retires after 60 years of service
A hugely popular and well-respected dental hygienist from Bushey has retired after 61 years of service. Kenneth Walter, who is now 80, has retired after spending six decades treating patients at dental practices and prisons across the country. Most recently, Mr Walter was part of the team at Smith and Luck in Bushey, but he […]
Prestatyn dental practice donates proceeds of open day to local neonatal unit
A Prestatyn dental surgery has donated the proceeds of an open day to a local neonatal intensive care unit. The team at Prestatyn Dental organised the event, which took place on June 22nd, to thank local people for extending a warm welcome to the town. Located in the premises formerly occupied by mydentist, the independent […]
Bupa confirms pay rise for dental nurses
The UK’s second largest dental provider, Bupa, has confirmed that it will increase salaries for dental nurses. Bupa Dental Care made the announcement as part of an ongoing commitment to improve pay and benefits for employees. Since 2017, when Bupa acquired Oasis Dental Care, the firm has been working to encourage employees to take advantage […]
Kingsclere dental team all smiles following awards success
A dental team from Kingsclere is all smiles after celebrating winning a prestigious award. The team from Imogen Dental, which is located on North Street, was crowned the winner of the Dental Practice of the Year (North/Central England) award at the National Dental Awards. This is the third consecutive year the practice has scooped gongs […]
1 in 4 British adults don’t brush twice a day, new survey suggests
A new survey suggests that more than a quarter of British adults don’t brush their teeth twice a day. A poll conducted by Simplyhealth revealed that 27% of people don’t brush twice-daily, and a third don’t floss. More than 40% of employees said they had taken time off in the last 12 months as a […]
