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Health secretary reveals plans to tackle dental crisis on visit to Hull

Health secretary reveals plans to tackle dental crisis on visit to Hull

The health secretary has revealed plans to tackle the NHS dental crisis on a visit to Hull. During a recent trip to East Yorkshire, Steve Barclay outlined measures to try to improve access to NHS dental services and reduce waiting times. Mr Barclay admitted that there are “challenges within dentistry at the moment” but stressed […]


International team delivers long-awaited dental treatment for 16-year-old elephant in Pakistan

International team delivers long-awaited dental treatment for 16-year-old elephant in Pakistan

An international team of veterinary specialists gathered in Pakistan recently to provide long-awaited treatment for Madhubala, a 16-year-old elephant. Madhubala is one of four elephants undergoing treatment in Karachi as part of a project run by Four Paws, a global animal welfare charity. The group previously hit the headlines after moving Kaavan, who was described […]


Local reporter turned down by 49 Liverpool dental practices

Local reporter turned down by 49 Liverpool dental practices

A local reporter has shared his experiences of trying to get a dental appointment in Liverpool. Remy Greasley has lived in the city for five years. As a student, he wasn’t really bothered about seeing a dentist but recently, he tried to make an appointment. Remy had heard others talking about the lack of appointments […]


Experts fear dental access crisis could lead to thousands of missed mouth cancer cases

Experts fear dental access crisis could lead to thousands of missed mouth cancer cases

Health experts fear that the NHS dental access crisis could lead to thousands of missed mouth cancer cases. Almost half of cases are diagnosed during investigations carried out following a routine check-up. As a recent BBC report suggested that 90% of dental practices in the UK are not accepting new NHS adult patients, there are […]


Scottish Dental Care snaps up Edinburgh dental practices

Scottish Dental Care snaps up Edinburgh dental practices

Scottish Dental Care has snapped up a thriving Edinburgh business, adding to its 15 practices in Scotland. The growing firm has acquired Mathewson Dental Practice, which operates St John’s Road Dental Practice and East Craigs Dental Practice. Both practices provide NHS and private dental care. The business provides care for over 28,000 patients across nine […]


Dorset man launches petition after struggles to find emergency dentist

Dorset man launches petition after struggles to find emergency dentist

A man from Dorset has launched a petition after struggling to get an emergency appointment for his partner within 60 miles of their home. Josh Keeling said that dentistry is in the “bleakest situation” after being unable to get his partner an emergency dental appointment despite her suffering from “agonising” pain. Josh ended up borrowing […]


Dental charity appeals for more volunteers to provide free checks for children

Dental charity appeals for more volunteers to provide free checks for children

A dental charity is appealing for volunteer dentists to come forward to provide free checks for children. The Dental Wellness Trust, which is based in London, is providing free dental check-ups for primary school children who cannot get appointments with local dentists. The charity has recently worked with Waulud Primary School and Nursery in Luton […]


BBC report highlights major dental access issues in Northern Ireland

BBC report highlights major dental access issues in Northern Ireland

A BBC report has highlighted major dental access issues in Northern Ireland. An investigation carried out by the BBC suggests that 90% of practices are not accepting new adult NHS patients and 88% have no child NHS places available. In Antrim and Newtownabbey, there were no clinics with adult patient places on offer. Children in […]


Norfolk dental practice closes permanently due to financial issues

Norfolk dental practice closes permanently due to financial issues

A dental practice in Long Stratton, Norfolk, has closed permanently due to financial issues. Manor House is now shut after treating the last patients on Friday 5th August. A recorded message on the clinic answerphone suggests that the practice, which was operated by Simply Smile Dental, has been placed into voluntary liquidation. Opus Insolvency Group […]


Brits unable to get appointments travel abroad for dental treatment

Brits unable to get appointments travel abroad for dental treatment

A growing number of British people are travelling overseas for dental treatment because they can’t get an appointment at home. A recent BBC investigation revealed that 90% of practices in the UK are not currently accepting new NHS patients. Even patients who are registered are waiting months, even years for treatment. In some parts of […]