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Leeds-based health expert calls for London’s junk food advertising ban to be rolled out nationwide
Dr Stuart Flint, a health expert from Leeds Beckett University, has called for a junk food ban, which was recently introduced in London, to be rolled out across the country. Recently, a ban on advertising was enforced on transport systems run by TFL, meaning that stations and buses, tubes, and trains cannot display adverts for […]
Over 145,000 dental patients are waiting for treatment in Queensland, new figures confirm
More than 145,000 people are waiting to see a dentist in Queensland, Australia. According to figures from Queensland Health, which were released in January, 145,249 patients are currently on a waiting list. Despite the fact that public dentists are treating thousands of patients every month across the state, there has only been a reduction in […]
Bolton dentist shares tips to help parents tackle dental anxiety in children
A dentist from Bolton has shared tips to help parents tackle dental anxiety in young children. Dr Richard Ho, from Synergy Dental Clinics, is urging parents who have nervous children to try and get them used to going to the dentist from an early age and to try and create positive associations with having a […]
Bloxham dental practice hosts fun day for local children
Some children fear going to the dentist, but more than 100 kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves at a dental fun day in Bloxham recently. To encourage children to feel more confident and comfortable when a dental appointment looms, the team at Bloxham Dental organised a dental day. Offering a programme packed with activities and competitions to […]
Liverpool-based dental firm submits plans to open new practice in Preston
A Liverpool-based dental firm has submitted plans to open a new dental practice in Preston. Custom Dental is hoping to create a new practice, which will house four surgeries, on a development in London Road. The application is for a change of use, which would see the unit converted from a retail space to a […]
Peterborough dental patients face a struggle to get an NHS appointment
Dental patients in Peterborough are struggling to get an NHS appointment, new research confirms. A new report compiled by Healthwatch Peterborough found that patients living in the town are much more likely to experience difficulties seeing an NHS dentist than patients looking for services in nearby Cambridge. According to members of the Healthwatch Peterborough board, […]
Thieves make off with thousands of pounds’ worth of Botox following dental warehouse raid in Essex
Thieves have made off with thousands of pounds’ worth of Botox after raiding a dental warehouse in Witham, Essex. Essex Police have confirmed that Botox worth a “six-figure sum” was stolen from Dental Directory at the weekend. Officers believe that the incident took place between 8pm on Saturday 23 rd February and midnight on Sunday […]
Campaigners claim that half of breakfast cereals still contain too much sugar
Campaigners claim that half of breakfast cereals still contain too much sugar, despite the NHS urging manufacturers to reduce sugar content last summer. Research undertaken by Action on Sugar revealed that almost half of popular cereals still have excessive sugar content. Public Health England set a target of lowering sugar content to a maximum of […]
Mydentist surgeries raise £250,000 for Cancer Research UK
Mydentist’s network of surgeries has raised a quarter of a million pounds for Cancer Research UK. The chain, which is one of the largest in the UK, has been working on fundraising efforts since establishing a relationship with the charity in 2016. Since then, mydentist staff members all over the UK have been taking part in activities and […]
Former patient takes the reins at Cheadle dental practice
A former patient who chose to pursue a career in dentistry has taken the reins at a Cheadle dental practice. Dr Emma Noble, 33, has recently taken over the clinic she attended as a child. Having worked in both private and NHS practices before joining the team at The Avenue Dentistry a few years ago, […]
