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Northern Ireland dental patients left without a dentist due to temporary closures
Thousands of patients in Northern Ireland were left without a dentist recently due to temporary practice closures. Smart Dental Care closed six practices during the week commencing January 2nd. Reports suggest that the closures were due to financial disputes. Patients attending practices in Lisburn, Castlereagh, Belfast, Dundonald, Donaghadee and Ballysillan were affected. Many patients posted […]
Tributes pour in for Lerwick dentist who died on New Year’s Day
Tributes have poured in for a popular dentist from Lerwick, who tragically died on New Year’s Day. Dr David Lubbe, 73, had lived and worked in Shetland for nearly 15 years after growing up in Namibia. He became an integral member of the community in Lerwick, gaining an excellent reputation while working at Dental Shetland. […]
Dentist submits plans to open new dental surgery in retail premises in Ebbw Vale
A dentist is looking to expand and open a new dental surgery in a retail development in Ebbw Vale. Dr Len Smart, who owns Bridge Dental Care in Newby Bridge and surgeries in Abercynon and Ystrad Mynach, is hoping to change the use of a vacant retail unit into a new practice. The unit is […]
Historic Wakefield pub could be turned into a new dental surgery
Plans to turn a historic pub in Wakefield into a new dental surgery have been submitted to the council. Under the proposals, the main part of the premises formerly occupied by Moodies Free House would be converted into a modern dental practice. The remaining parts of the building would be used as residential accommodation, a […]
UK Government urges health tourists to be cautious when travelling to Turkey for treatment
The UK Government has updated travel advice for those considering travelling to Turkey for medical or dental treatment. New guidelines encourage individuals to carry out research and choose providers and clinics approved by the Ministry of Health in Turkey. The guidance, which is available online, also states that there have been more than 20 British […]
Dentists issue warning over harmful TikTok braces trend
Dentists have issued a warning over the safety of a new trend that has gone viral on TikTok. Dental professionals have responded to videos on the social media platform, which show people removing braces with a spoon or a fork. The clips show users how to take braces off simply by using a household utensil, […]
Powys dental patients have something to smile about as board confirms new NHS provider
Dental patients in Powys have something to smile about after the local health board confirmed a new NHS provider. Many patients were anxious about being able to access dental appointments after the mydentist surgery in Brecon closed. The practice has now been taken over and the new owner is in the process of recruiting staff. […]
Blackpool hospital runs paediatric dentistry programme to tackle soaring rates of decay among children
Blackpool Teaching Hospital Trust has become the first in the North West to run a specialist paediatric dentistry programme. It is hoped that the scheme will help to tackle soaring rates of decay among children in the town. As part of the scheme, dentists will undertake specialist paediatric training at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. The 3-year […]
Highlands dental practice to close in February
A Highlands dental practice will close permanently in February, it has been confirmed. NHS Highland has received notice from the owner of Skye and Lochalsh Dental Practice. The practice will close in February 2023. Until the closure, registered patients will be able to access emergency dental services. Director of dentistry at NHS Highland, John Lyon, […]
Planning officers approve Ashby dental practice extension
Planning officers have approved a proposal to extend a dental practice in Ashby, Leicestershire. North West Leicestershire District Council has given plans to extend Rotherholme Dental Practice the green light. The clinic is located in Tamworth Road. The plans outline proposals to convert a first-floor flat into part of the dental practice. The plans also […]
