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Government announces new plans to strengthen Buy-Now Pay-Later regulation including credit for dental work
The government has announced plans to strengthen regulation for Buy-Now Pay-Later deals, including credit for dental work. Ministers revealed plans to protect consumers with tougher regulations on Buy-Now Pay-Later arrangements on Monday 20th June. Under new guidelines, lenders will be required to carry out additional affordability checks and ensure that adverts are clear and fair […]
Dentists crown Princess Beatrice the royal with the most attractive smile
Dentists have crowned Princess Beatrice the royal with the most attractive smile. Using state-of-the-art software, dentists at Expressdentists.com analysed the smiles of members of the Royal Family. Advanced algorithms determined that Princess Beatrice, who is tenth in line to the throne, had the best smile. Her sister, Princess Eugenie, came in second place, followed by […]
Portsmouth patients struggle to get appointments as family travels to Watford to see a dentist
Portsmouth patients cannot get NHS dental appointments, according to Portsmouth South MP, Stephen Morgan. Mr Morgan said that the city has become a “dental care desert” during a debate on GP and dental services in England. Speaking about the crisis, Mr Morgan said that one family that had contacted him were driving all the way […]
NHS dental services to return to Helmsley
NHS dental services are set to return to Helmsley after a two year absence. Helmsley Smiles will offer NHS care to patients in the Yorkshire town. The practice owners are currently awaiting final inspections before they open the doors to residents. The town has had no NHS dental provider since the pandemic hit. Helmsley Smiles […]
Middlesbrough Council to investigate dental services as access issues deepen
Councillors in Middlesbrough are set to investigate local dental services amid deepening access issues. At a recent meeting of the council’s health scrutiny committee, it was decided that the council would take a closer look at dental provision as local people continue to struggle to get appointments. The latest figures presented to the panel show […]
Poole dental practice reopens after major renovation
A dental practice in Poole has reopened after undergoing major renovation work. The Mydentist clinic is now open for business again following a £650,000 expansion and modernisation project. The existing practice in Commercial Road has merged with a new site on Parkston Road to increase the number of surgeries from five to eleven. Practice manager, […]
New state-of-the-art dental clinic opens in Southampton
A new state-of-the-art dental clinic has opened in Southampton. Boasting a nautical theme, Ocean Village Dental Clinic is located on the marina. The idea for the practice came about during lockdown when owners, Sally Granger and Patricia Cambell, enjoyed long walks accompanied by Bob the dog. Sally and Patricia worked together in Salisbury and it […]
MPs call for urgent action to improve dental services as patients resort to DIY treatment
MPs have called for urgent action to improve access to NHS dental services, as patients across the country resort to DIY treatment. During a debate led by Labour, several MPs shared stories centred on the struggles of their constituents. Cat Smith, MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood, said that a man had come to her constituent […]
Mouth Cancer Foundation encourages the public to watch out for warning signs
The Mouth Cancer Foundation is encouraging the public to watch out for early warning signs of oral cancer. The charity is urging people to be mouth aware and to seek advice from their GP or dentist if they have concerns. Mouth cancer causes more than 4,000 deaths per year in the UK but studies suggest […]
DIY dentistry on the rise, as 90% of practices turn away NHS patients
DIY dentistry is on the rise, as around 90% of dental practices in England are forced to turn away NHS patients. Figures suggest that almost 90% of practices have no adult NHS places and a third cannot accept any more children for NHS care. A shortage of NHS dentists and huge backlogs accrued during the […]
