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Wolverhampton dentist issues warning over unsupervised orthodontic treatment
A Wolverhampton dentist has issued a warning over the safety of unsupervised orthodontic treatment. Dr Chetan Sharma has joined dental professionals across the country to raise awareness of the potential dangers of direct-to-consumer braces. In recent years, the braces, which can be purchased online, have become increasingly popular. Customers receive a set of aligners based […]
Swindon dental practice goes private
A dental practice in Swindon has stopped NHS dental services, leaving patients facing difficulties finding a new dentist. Dan Lancaster, a father of two, is one of hundreds of patients affected by the news. Mr Lancaster received an email from Clyde House earlier this month, stating that the NHS appointments for his two sons had […]
Portman Dental Care acquires Wakefield practices
Portman Dental Care has added a dual-practice business based in Wakefield to its growing portfolio. The group, which is based in Cheltenham, has bought St Michael’s Dental Practice and St Michael’s Orthodontics. The practices boast nine surgeries, which provide a mixture of NHS and private dental services. The previous owners of the Wakefield business, Dr […]
Dentists call for urgent action to tackle inequalities in Scotland, as regional gaps grow
Dentists have urged the Scottish Government to take urgent action to tackle inequalities in dental access, as figures show that gaps between wealthy and deprived areas have grown. The British Dental Association (BDA) has called for the government to act quickly to address inequalities and improve access to NHS dental services. Figures from Public Health […]
Kenilworth dental practice to make more NHS places available
A dental team from Kenilworth is braced for a deluge of enquiries after opening up new NHS dental places. Abbey End Dental Practice has recruited a new NHS dentist, meaning that around 40 extra places per week will be available. The practice team is expecting a surge in calls and enquiries from patients looking to […]
Health directors reveal plans for supervised brushing programmes for children in Suffolk and Essex
Health directors have revealed plans to introduce supervised brushing programmes for children in Suffolk and Essex. The Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board has put plans forward as part of a £2.8 million project to boost oral health in the region. The two counties will receive funding from March 31st. One of the […]
Hamilton dental practice has new owners
A dental practice in Hamilton has new owners. J & U Blessing, which was set up by siblings, John and Unit Blessing, over thirty years ago, has been sold to Mairead Kilcoyne. John and Unity decided to start putting the wheels in motion to sell the business as they neared retirement age. The duo wanted […]
Two new dental practices to open in Portsmouth
Two new dental practices are set to open in Portsmouth. Dentistry for You is opening two clinics located in Copnor Road and Binnacle Way. The practices are due to open their doors in April. The news has spread fast and more than three thousand people have already tried to call and register with the new […]
Toothless in England launches new Isle of Wight campaign
Toothless in England has launched a new campaign on the Isle of Wight. The group, which formed during the pandemic to raise awareness of NHS dental access issues, is running a new campaign calling for access to an NHS dentist for everyone on the Isle of Wight. Dentist numbers have fallen sharply on the island […]
Chester couple say travelling to Turkey for veneers has ruined their lives
A couple from Chester say that travelling to Turkey for cosmetic dental treatment has ruined their lives. Jade and Kelly Tushingham went to Antalya in September 2022. Their plan was to enjoy a beach holiday and enhance their smiles with new veneers. On the second day of their trip, the couple visited a private clinic […]
