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Basingstoke dental practice made famous by the ‘Singing Dentist’ to go private

Basingstoke dental practice made famous by the ‘Singing Dentist’ to go private

A Basingstoke dental practice is set to go private, leaving patients facing a choice between paying more for treatment or finding an alternative surgery. Chequers Dental Practice, which was made famous by its owner, the ‘Singing Dentist,’ has informed patients that NHS services will stop in May. Dr Milad Shadrooh, who clocked up millions of […]


Fears grow over children’s dental health in Greater Manchester

Fears grow over children’s dental health in Greater Manchester

Dentists are worried that up to half of children in Greater Manchester could have tooth decay as fears grow over deteriorating standards of oral health. The most recent statistics from 2018/2019 show that over 40% of 5-year-olds in part of the region had visible signs of decay. Rates of decay were highest in Oldham (43.7%) […]


New private dental practice opens in Leamington

New private dental practice opens in Leamington

A new private dental practice has opened in Leamington. Avenue Dental, which has opened in Lime Avenue, offers a wide range of services, including general dentistry, cosmetic services, dental implants, dentures and smile makeovers. To celebrate the launch, the team hosted an open day, with residents encouraged to take a look around, chat to dentists […]


Shropshire woman goes private after 96 unanswered calls to dental helpline

Shropshire woman goes private after 96 unanswered calls to dental helpline

A woman from Shropshire had to pay for private dental treatment after making 96 unanswered calls to an emergency helpline. Liz Lewis, from Clungunford, developed severe toothache at the end of January. She tried to get an appointment with her regular dentist, but was told that the dentist was ill and advised to contact the […]


North West dental team spreads smiles in Morocco

North West dental team spreads smiles in Morocco

A dental team from the North West has shared its experience of travelling to Morocco to provide dental care. Dr Navid Tahir and colleagues from Whitworth Dental Care and Park House practices in Rochdale and Accrington visited Morocco in October 2022 as part of a Dental Mavericks project. During their time in North Africa, the […]


Suffolk dental practice reassures NHS patients after social media rumours

Suffolk dental practice reassures NHS patients after social media rumours

A dental practice in Suffolk has reassured patients after rumours on social media insinuated that the surgery was stopping NHS services. Representatives from mydentist in Woodbridge spoke out after posts on social platforms suggested the practice, which is located in Old Maltings Approach, was switching to private dentistry. A spokesperson for mydentist said, “We would […]


Felixstowe patients dealt a blow as another dental practice goes private

Felixstowe patients dealt a blow as another dental practice goes private

Patients in Felixstowe have been dealt a major blow as another of the town’s dental practices is set to go private. The team from A W Brown Dental Practice has written to patients to inform them that NHS services will not be available from April 1st 2023. The letter cited “a chronic lack of investment” […]


New dental practice to open in former Edinburgh cycle store

New dental practice to open in former Edinburgh cycle store

A new dental practice is set to open in Edinburgh following the closure of a long-established cycle store. The Edinburgh Cycle Store, which rebranded to become the Electric Cycle Company, closed in 2022. The owner of the business, Neill, confirmed the closure on Facebook, explaining that there had been a dispute with the landlord of […]


New private dental practice opens in Southbourne

New private dental practice opens in Southbourne

A new private dental practice has opened in Southbourne. Run by husband and wife team, Dr Ismail Qazi and Mrs Naznin Dawji, Bourne Dental is located in Parkwood Road. Ismail is an experienced dentist and is joined by Dr Rasoul Najafi. Naznin works as a receptionist. The couple has created a modern, relaxing clinic, which […]


Teachers giving out toothpaste, as cost of living crisis bites

Teachers giving out toothpaste, as cost of living crisis bites

Teachers are giving out toothpaste and toothbrushes at school, as the cost of living crisis hits families. A new survey revealed that 80% of teachers have given students toothpaste or a toothbrush. Over 80% believe there are kids at school who don’t have access to basic oral hygiene products and 41% suggest children can end […]