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Hope for dental patients in Dolgellau, as new practice opens nearly 2 years after mydentist closure
Dental patients in the Welsh town of Dolgellau finally have something to smile about, after a new practice opened nearly two years after its only clinic shut. Mydentist closed in spring 2017, and since then, patients have struggled to get a dental appointment. Practices in nearby Porthmadog and Aberystwyth were over-subscribed, leaving patients with option […]
Oral Health Foundation calls for free dental care for oral cancer patients
The Oral Health Foundation has called for dental care to be provided free of charge for patients diagnosed with mouth cancer. After receiving treatment for oral cancer, patients are often faced with long-term dental difficulties, which require complex and intensive treatment. Unlike other health services, dental care is not available free of charge on the […]
Are you familiar with the signs of oral cancer?
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, and if you’ve been to the dentist recently, you may have noticed posters or leaflets about mouth cancer on the walls or waiting room tables. Mouth cancer is an increasingly common form of cancer, but studies suggest that the vast majority of UK adults aren’t aware of the symptoms. […]
Bradford dental practice has a new owner
A dental practice located in the suburbs of Bradford has changed hands. A One Dental Care, which is located on Leeds Road, has recently been sold to a West Yorkshire dentist who owns an expanding local chain. The practice was established 75 years ago and has been housed in its current location for five decades. […]
Bradford dentist submits plans to open a brand new dental practice in Wibsey
A Bradford dentist has submitted plans to open a brand new dental practice in Wibsey. Dr Nadim Mushtaq is proposing to convert the premises located at 19 Fair Road into a dental surgery. The application details plans for two treatment rooms and the addition of a ground-floor disabled toilet. The cellar will also be renovated […]
Specialist vet drafted in to cure Toby the tapir’s toothache
Keepers at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in Somerset called upon an expert with a huge amount of experience in treating larger animals with troublesome teeth to help Toby the tapir recently. Keepers at the zoo in Wraxall contacted Dr Peter Kertesz when Toby started to struggle after cracking one of his upper canine teeth. Dr […]
Ponteland dental practice hosts free mouth cancer checks
A dental practice in Ponteland hosted two free screening events to support Mouth Cancer Action Month recently. The team at Honour Health invited residents to attend sessions on Saturday November 17th and Monday November 19th to raise awareness of mouth cancer. Katherine Lawrence, a dentist at the practice, said that it’s hugely important for dentists […]
Yorkshire street dentists provide care for the homeless
A group of Yorkshire dentists is bringing smiles to people on the streets by providing free dental care. Nafiza Jamil is a member of a team of dentists based in the Leeds area, which is providing care to homeless people who have no hope of getting a dental appointment. When you’re struggling to keep a […]
NHS England vows to ‘monitor the situation’ amid continued struggles to find a dentist in Bury St Edmunds
NHS England has promised to ‘monitor the situation’ in Bury St Edmunds, after it emerged that patients are still struggling to find a dentist. Problems started to become apparent after the town’s mydentist clinic closed in January. Since then, local practices have been inundated, and many people are consequently finding it hard to find a […]
eicMP Tim Farron raises concerns over critical shortage of dental places in South Lakes
Cumbria MP, Tim Farron, has raised concerns over the impact of a critical shortage of dental places in South Lakeland. Mr Farron described the situation as “a local crisis” and urged NHS England to act quickly to create more NHS places and provide more patients with local services. Currently, according to the MP, there are […]
