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Hundreds of children waiting to see a dentist in Powys
Almost 800 children are waiting to see a dentist in Powys, according to data obtained by the Welsh Liberal Democrats. The figures, which were accessed via a freedom of information request, show that 794 children are currently on a waiting list. The party claims that a lack of NHS services is contributing to a future […]
Issa brothers set their sights on new dental clinic in Blackburn
Blackburn-based brothers, Zuber and Mohsin Issa, have submitted a proposal to create a brand new dental practice in the town. The Issa brothers have an established business empire, which comprises petrol stations, supermarkets and other retail companies. The brothers have now set their sights on a new dental clinic in Blackburn. The plans relate to […]
Orthodontist shares dos and don’ts for better oral health
A leading orthodontist has shared some dos and don’ts for patients in the run-up to Christmas. Dr Khaled Kasem, chief orthodontist at Impress, encouraged patients to follow some simple rules to enjoy better oral health. One of the most important steps, he explained, was to allow the teeth to remineralise after eating and drinking before […]
Figures show 500 children are having teeth extracted in Southampton every year
Figures from before the pandemic show that 500 children are having teeth extracted in Southampton every year. Tooth decay is preventable, yet hundreds of children in the city are having their teeth removed by dentists. Approximately 1% of young children needed a tooth extracting in the city at the time of the most recent study. […]
Lochgelly dental practice owner warns of treatment delays due to school strikes
The owner of a dental practice in Lochgelly has warned patients that there could be delays in accessing treatment as a result of school strikes. Aleks Wasiak, the owner of Canmore Dental Practice, said that appointments could be cancelled due to school strikes. The strikes mean that members of the team are having to take […]
Leeds dental team celebrates award successes in first year
A dental team from Leeds is celebrating after scooping multiple awards in its first year. The Dental Architect, which opened in the city in the spring, was crowned the winner of two awards at Align 2022 before winning a further two at The Private Dentistry Awards. The practice won in categories, including Best Team and […]
Elgin dental team collects festive donations for local food bank
A dental team from Elgin is collecting festive donations for a local food bank. Staff at Spynie Dental Centre usually organise a Secret Santa present swap, spending around £10-£15 on gifts for a colleague. This year, to help the community, the team has decided to spend the money on donations for Moray Food Plus, a […]
Dentist urges patients to check for mouth cancer signs, as deaths rise by 40% in a decade
A dentist from London has urged patients to check for mouth cancer signs, as statistics show that the number of people dying from the disease has increased by 40% in a decade. Dr Parneet Sehmi, principal dentist at Hermes London Dental Clinic, explained that mouth cancer can be treated much more effectively if it is […]
Dentist numbers fall to under 200 in Cornwall
The number of dentists working in Cornwall has dropped to under 200, according to new figures. Data from NHS England shows that there are currently 198 dentists based in the county. This means that there is one dentist for every 2,858 people. The number of adult patients who have an NHS dentist fell from 188,800 […]
Number of UK smokers drops to lowest level on record, as vaping becomes more popular
The number of smokers in the UK has dropped to the lowest level on record. Figures suggest that as smoking cigarettes has become less common, vaping has become more popular. Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that 13.3% of over 18s smoked cigarettes in 2021. This is a decrease of 0.7% since 2020. […]
