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Wibsey dental team thanks generous locals after thieves stole Christmas presents
A dental team from Wibsey has thanked local people for their generosity after thieves stole presents from the practice in the run-up to Christmas. Thieves broke into Taylored Dental Care on Wibsey Bank just a few days before the team was due to deliver gifts and donations to a local foodbank. The burglars took off […]
Liverpool pensioner removes 11 teeth after struggling to get NHS dental appointments
A pensioner from Liverpool has removed eleven of his own teeth after struggling to get an NHS dental appointment. For the last four years, George Glinos, 67, has been pulling out his teeth at home because he can’t find an NHS dentist or afford to go private. George has called local practices every month since […]
Bradford dental team left devastated after thieves steal festive foodbank donations
A dental team from Bradford has been left devastated after thieves broke into the practice and stole presents and donations for local foodbanks. The team at Taylored Dental Care in Wibsey Bank had been collecting donations and gifts for children for months. The practice was targeted by thieves over the course of the weekend of […]
More than 7,000 children are waiting to see a dentist in Cardiff
More than 7,000 children are waiting to see a dentist in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Figures show that 7,443 children in the region are waiting for a dental appointment amid growing concerns over access to NHS dental services. The Welsh Liberal Democrats have called for the government to take urgent action after obtaining […]
New Zealand Government confirms phased ban on smoking
The government in New Zealand has confirmed the introduction of a phased ban on smoking. A new law, which prohibits the sale of tobacco, was passed by parliament on Tuesday 20th December. The ban means that anyone who was born after 2008 will never be permitted to buy cigarettes. The new legislation will mean that […]
Soap star opens new Caversham dental clinic following expansion
A popular soap star has opened a new dental clinic in Caversham. Eastenders favourite, Rudolph Walker, cut the ribbon at Prospect Street Dental Practice recently. Best known for playing Patrick Trueman, Rudolph has been a patient at the practice for over 20 years. The 83-year-old was thrilled to declare the new site open in front […]
Patients waiting up to 2 years to see a dentist in some parts of East Yorkshire
Patients are waiting up to two years to see a dentist in some parts of East Yorkshire. Local MPs and councillors in Beverley and Holderness have raised concerns over access to NHS dental services after being informed that some residents were facing a two-year wait for treatment. MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, met […]
Police investigate sudden death of Irish-Australian tourist who travelled to Bali for dental treatment
Police are investigating the sudden death of an Irish-Australian tourist who had travelled to Bali for dental treatment. Niamh Finneran Loader, 25, had flown to Bali to undergo minor dental treatment, according to her father, Malcolm. Mr Loader said that he had spoken to her after the procedure and she was very happy with the […]
New study shows dental workers were not at greater risk during Covid pandemic
A new study shows that dental professionals were not at greater risk of getting Covid-19 during the pandemic. Research conducted by a team at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) suggests that workers with clinical roles were less likely to catch the virus than those in non-clinical roles. Dentists and other members of the clinical […]
South West patients cut back on dental and medical treatment as cost of living bites
More than 20% of patients in the South West of England are cutting back on dental and medical treatment due to rising costs. A survey conducted by Ultra LEDs found that 74% of people will be spending less this Christmas due to the cost of living crisis. Almost 60% of participants said they will spend […]
