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New study suggests seeing a dentist before cancer surgery reduces the risk of complications
A new study suggests that seeing a dentist before cancer surgery could help to lower the risk of complications. Researchers at the University of Tokyo, Japan, found that patients who had seen a dentist in the run-up to surgery were less likely to develop complications, including pneumonia, following the procedure. The team discovered that patients […]
New multi-million-dollar dental clinic to open in South Auckland
A brand new, state of the art dental clinic is set to open in South Auckland. The new facility, which will cost in the region of $28.2 million, will be located in Manukau. News of the development has been warmly welcomed by health minister Dr David Clark. There has been a great deal of media […]
Worcester dental practice to reopen after 2 years
A dental practice in Worcester is set to reopen two years after it closed its doors to patients. St John’s Dental Practice closed in 2016 when the contractor chose not to renew their agreement. At the time, it was the only NHS dental clinic in St John’s. Since the practice closed, local MPS and patient […]
Cornwall Children Eat Five Times as Much Sugar over the Summer Holidays According to Survey
According to a survey of 1000 parents, children in the South-East of England typically eat up to five times as much sugar during the holidays as they do normally, with more sugary drinks and ice cream being primarily to blame. The survey, commissioned by mydentist, found that according to their parents, children from two to […]
Deadline Day for Thousands of Dentists to become GDC Compliant
Today, 28th August 2018, is the deadline for 36,000 dental care professionals to submit their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) statement to the General Dental Council. However ,in the week leading up to this deadline date, the GDC expressed concern that over 2000 dental professionals have not submitted the information they need to in order to […]
Lincoln high street shop to be converted into a new dental practice
A high street store in Lincoln is set to be converted into a new dental practice. JDSP Dental Limited is planning to turn the premises, which were previously used as a furniture store, into a brand new clinic. The move is part of an expansion plan in the area, which will see four new practices […]
Dundee dentist cancels appointments following brazen daytime robbery
A dentist from Dundee was forced to cancel appointments following a brazen daytime robbery. Dr Purvi Patel, from Kingsway Dental Practice, said that a thief strolled into the clinic during the afternoon surgery and made off with a Samsung tablet while the desk was momentarily unmanned by reception staff. The device, which is worth around […]
Fearless dentist completes Ironman challenge for charity
A fearless dentist from the North West has successfully completed an Ironman triathlon challenge for charity. Dr Zuber Bagasi, from Synergy Dental, tackled the Ironman UK Triathlon recently, successfully completing three gruelling stages to raise funds for good causes. Dr Bagasi took on a 2.5-mile swim, a 112-mile cycle and a 26-mile marathon to complete […]
Oxfordshire watchdog calls for urgent improvements in care home dental services
A health watchdog based in Oxfordshire has called for urgent improvements in care home dental services. Healthwatch Oxfordshire claims that a new survey has revealed that a substantial number of residents in the county’s 138 care homes are not receiving the dental care they require, with many residents not visiting dentists at all. The watchdog […]
Bupa dental practices accepting new patients in Yorkshire
Bupa has encouraged dental patients looking for a dentist in Yorkshire to contact its practices located in Doncaster and Pontefract. Recently, it was revealed that Buttershaw Lane Dental Care Unit would close, and there have been reports in the press about a lack of dental spaces in Bradford. In light of the news, Bupa has […]
