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Popular Redcar dentist retires after over 30 years of running family business
A dentist from Redcar has retired, over 30 years after taking the reins of the family business from his father. Richard Elston took over Coatham Dental Practice in 1987. His father, Colin, had run the business since 1959 with his wife, Elizabeth, who worked as a receptionist. Richard has now retired after a hugely successful […]
Parts of Cumbria have become a dental desert, with no NHS places available
Large parts of Cumbria have become a dental desert, with no NHS adult places available. The local press has reported that none of the sixty NHS or mixed practices in the county are currently accepting new NHS patients, with only one offering NHS provision for children. Carlisle, Workington and Whitehaven are among the worst-affected areas. […]
Irish Dental Association urges patients to be cautious when considering dental tourism
The CEO of the Irish Dental Association (IDA) has urged patients to be cautious when considering dental tourism. Fintan Hourihan said that dental tourism has become more accessible but warned that standards of care may be lower in some countries. The IDA believes that patients can access the highest standards of care in Ireland and […]
New dental centre to be created at the University of Suffolk
A new dental centre is set to open at the University of Suffolk’s Ipswich campus. Work to create a new facility at the university is underway. The centre, which will be run as a social enterprise, will “attract and train newly qualified dentists” to “supply additional much-needed NHS dental provision across Suffolk,” according to the […]
Dentists urged to warn patients of the dangers of oral piercings
Dentists have been encouraged to talk to their patients about the dangers of oral piercings. The author of a new study, Professor Clemens Walter, has urged dental professionals to speak to patients about the potential complications and effects of tongue and lip piercings. Prof Walter recently presented the findings of the study at Europerio10, a […]
Kellogg’s loses appeal to promote sugary cereals in supermarkets
Kellogg’s has lost its appeal to include sugary cereals in promotions at supermarkets. New rules have placed restrictions on supermarket promotions on food and drinks that are high in sugar, salt and fat. Kellogg’s argued that its cereals should be included in in-store promotions because the nutritional value of milk was not factored in. The […]
Plymouth MP calls for plans for health hub to go further to solve dental crisis
Plymouth MP, Luke Pollard, has called for plans for a new health hub in the city to go further to provide better dental services and ease pressure on Derriford Hospital. Mr Pollard, the MP for Sutton and Devonport, welcomed plans for a £25 million health hub, but suggested that the current proposals are not ambitious […]
Whitstable dental practice to take on 2,000 more patients
A dental practice in Whitstable is taking on 2,000 more patients to cope with rising demand for NHS dental services. Chestfield Dental Practice is run by Banning Dental Group, a private firm, but it offers a mixture of NHS and private care for patients. The Chestfield Road practice is increasing its current NHS capacity by […]
Snettisham dental practice to continue providing NHS care after dentist retires
A dental practice in Snettisham will continue to provide NHS care after the current owner retires. Ian Smith, 78, is handing over the reins of Grange Dental Surgery to Mandeep Bhogal after running the practice for over 50 years. Mr Smith has been practising since 1977 and he has owned Grange Dental Surgery for 54 […]
Patients with symptoms advised to avoid in-person dental appointments as Covid cases rise
Official Covid isolation rules ended earlier this year, but health experts are advising people who have symptoms to tread cautiously amid a surge in cases. Patients who have symptoms have been advised to avoid attending in-person health and dental appointments without a negative test result. The number of cases in the UK has soared by […]
