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Almost 1,000 children needed teeth extracting in hospital in Bradford in 2019/2020
Almost 1,000 children needed teeth extracting in hospital in Bradford in 2019/2020. Speaking at a debate in Westminster Hall, local MP Judith Cummins highlighted the shocking statistic to outline the scale of the dental crisis in Bradford. Ms Cummins said that the situation was bad before the pandemic, but closures, lockdowns and restricted access to […]
Two glasses of wine contain a day’s worth of sugar, new study reveals
New research has revealed that two glasses of wine contain the equivalent of a day’s worth of sugar. Analysis by Alcohol Health Alliance UK suggests that drinking two glasses of wine is sufficient to reach the recommended daily intake of sugar for adults. A team at an independent laboratory evaluated the sugar content of more […]
Dentist urges the public to avoid home tooth whitening hacks
Dental director at MyHealthcare Clinic, Dr Theo Sioutis, is urging the public to avoid home tooth whitening hacks. Studies suggest that DIY dentistry has become more common during the pandemic and there has also been a surge in the popularity of cosmetic treatments, such as tooth whitening. Many dentists have experienced an increase in interest […]
NHS dental treatment courses fall by over 60% in Cornwall
The number of courses of NHS dental treatment provided in Cornwall has fallen by over 60% as a result of the pandemic. Statistics show that the number of courses of NHS dental treatment carried out by dentists in Cornwall fell from 215,990 in 2019/2020 to 72,717 in 2020/2021. This equates to a drop of 66%. […]
Number of missed dental appointments now stands at 40 million
The number of missed dental appointments during the pandemic now stands at 40 million. Millions of people are facing a wait for dental treatment, but the situation could get worse. Research carried out by the British Dental Association (BDA) suggests that up to half of practices could stop NHS dental services by April 2022. The […]
Health watchdog suggests most Hackney dentists are unable to take non-emergency patients
A local health watchdog has suggested that over half of dentists in Hackney are currently unable to take on non-emergency patients. Research conducted by Healthwatch Hackney revealed that over 50% are not ready to make appointments available to patients with non-urgent problems due to backlogs caused by the pandemic. Many practices are still focusing on […]
Plans to relocate Bristol University Dental School get the green light
Plans to relocate Bristol University’s dental school have been given the green light. The university submitted a change of use application for 1, Trinity Quay. The premises were previously used by NatWest. Plans to change offices into institutional facilities have now been approved by Bristol City Council. The new site would provide “future-fit” teaching, learning […]
Welsh Tories call for free dental care for cancer patients
The Welsh Tories are calling for free dental care for patients undergoing cancer treatment in Wales. The Welsh Conservative Party lead a debate on the subject at a recent Senedd meeting following the publication of the Cancer Quality Statement. Shadow health minister, Russell George, said that cancer services in Wales are trying to cope with […]
Ipswich dental surgery hopes to increase capacity
The owners of a dental surgery in Ipswich are hoping to increase capacity amid surging demand for local dental services. Foxhall Dental Practice currently has around 14,000 patients, but there is already a waiting list of more than 1,000 people and the demand is increasing daily. The owners are hoping to add a single-storey extension […]
NHS England confirms new dental contracts in Norfolk and Suffolk
NHS England has awarded new dental contracts in some of the most underserved areas of the country. New NHS dental contracts have been awarded in parts of Suffolk and Norfolk. Seven contracts were available, and NHS England has found providers to take four so far. The new contracts have been awarded in King’s Lynn, Norwich […]
