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Leeds dentist provides crucial support for the homeless community

Leeds dentist provides crucial support for the homeless community

A dentist from Leeds is helping to spread smiles by providing crucial support for the homeless community. Mr Munaf Qayyum, owner of High Ash Dental Surgery, is giving up his time to provide critical treatment for local homeless people. Mr Qayyum has been using his Wednesday afternoons to help treat and manage dental issues among […]


British Dental Association issues warning over the future of NHS dentistry in Wales

British Dental Association issues warning over the future of NHS dentistry in Wales

The British Dental Association (BDA) has issued a stark warning over the future of NHS dentistry in Wales. The BDA claims that dentists could leave the NHS en masse as a result of the stresses and strains of offering NHS dental services. Changes to the contract in Wales are pushing dentists to consider switching to […]


Tooth fairy rates reach record high in the US

Tooth fairy rates reach record high in the US

The amount of money left by the Tooth Fairy has reached a record high in the US. A 2023 poll conducted by Delta Dental revealed that the average rate has increased from $5.36 per tooth to $6.23 (approximately £5). This equates to a rise of 16% and is the highest price on record. Since the […]


Malvern dental team celebrates awards success

Malvern dental team celebrates awards success

A dental team from Malvern is all smiles after scooping a regional award. Malvern Hills Dental Care was crowned the winner of ‘Best Private Dental Practice for Worcestershire’ at the Global Health and Pharma Oral Health and Dentistry Awards. The practice, which used to be an NHS clinic, has been offering both NHS and private […]


Market Drayton set for new dental practice

Market Drayton set for new dental practice

Market Drayton is set to get a new dental practice. Shropshire Council has approved plans to change the use of Highbury House in Great Hales Street. The building was previously occupied by charity, Musicland, and had been earmarked for an HMO before the application was withdrawn in 2022. The premises are currently vacant but work […]


Powys dental practice reopens under new ownership

Powys dental practice reopens under new ownership

A dental practice in Newtown, Powys, has reopened under new ownership. Clifton Dental Practice opened its doors to patients on February 20th. New owner and principal dentist, Dr Raja Randhawa, said that the response from residents had been incredible. More than 100 patients registered with the practice on the first day and the reception team […]


Study suggests low and high BMIs increase dental decay risk

Study suggests low and high BMIs increase dental decay risk

A new study suggests that people who are underweight or obese are more likely to have signs of dental decay. Researchers at the Department of Oral Medicine at Hebrew University and Hadassah Medical Center in Israel found that people who have a low or high BMI have more decayed teeth on average than those who […]


Anglesey dental practice to stop NHS services

Anglesey dental practice to stop NHS services

A dental practice in Anglesey will stop providing NHS services in April. Cybi Dental Practice in Holyhead will not offer NHS treatment from April 18th. The practice team is hoping to complete as many open courses of treatment as possible by the middle of April. However, some patients may need to be referred to alternative […]


Berwick dental practice set for relocation

Berwick dental practice set for relocation

A dental practice in Berwick could be on the move. The owners of Tweedmouth Dental Clinic have applied for permission to relocate from Shielfield Terrace to 92 Marygate. The proposal has been backed by planning officers and councillors are set to discuss the application in further detail at a meeting on Thursday 23rd February. If […]


Sunderland dental practice expansion plans rejected

Sunderland dental practice expansion plans rejected

Plans to expand a dental practice in Sunderland have been rejected. The owners of Fulwell Dental Practice in Fulwell Road, St Peter’s submitted an application to extend the existing premises. The plans related to a two-storey rear extension, which would provide space for a new consulting room, waiting area, accessible toilet and meeting room on […]