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Durham Children take a Trip to the Dentist
Children from St Bede’s primary School in Chester-le-Street took a trip to the dentist last week. A group of a dozen pupils visited the Sacriston Dental Health Centre last week to have a look around the surgery and learn about oral hygiene. The group of year 3 and 4 students were shown around the dental […]
Beverly Dental Practice Scoops Business Awards
A Beverly Dental practice has scooped a prestigious business award. Perfect 32 Dental was awarded Training Business of the Year at the Chamber Bridlington and Wolds Business Awards, after impressing judges. Gary Rowland, the principal dentist at the practice and his wife, practice manager, Nicki, attended the lavish awards ceremony at The Royal Hall, Bridlington […]
BDA Chair Suggest this is the Worst Time to be a Dentist in England
The Chair of the British Dental Association’s Executive Board has suggested that this “could be the worst time to be a dentist in England.” Dr Susie Sanderson made the claims in a blog article on the BDA website and blamed excessive regulation, a failing dental contract, changes in the NHS pension system and proposals to […]
Free Dental Treatment for Edmonton’s Homeless
Homeless people in Edmonton were offered a range of free services on Sunday, including dental treatment. Homeless Connect, an event that provides thousands of dollars worth of medical, dental and other services, from haircuts to catering, took place last weekend at the Shaw Conference Centre. The event is run by Homeward Trust Edmonton. The aim […]
Kids Making Oral Hygiene Fun in Sunderland
Children in Sunderland put the fun into learning, during a week-long oral health project. Pupils from Sunningdale School, which provides educational services for children with special needs, took part in the Tooth Fairy Roadshow, which is sponsored by Wrigley’s and run by the oral health promotion team at South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust. The team […]
New Dental Surgery to Open in Run-Down Pub
A new dental surgery is due to open in Deane near Bolton, after work started to convert a run-down pub into a state of the art practice. The Rumworth Arms in Wigan Road closed in May and has been empty ever since. However, Bolton Council has approved plans to turn the premises into a dental […]
New Dental Surgery Set to Open in Aberdeen
A new dental surgery is set to open in Aberdeen in the coming weeks. Work is underway to convert an unused building in Newmachar into a new practice, which will house five surgeries, with room to expand if demand is high. Initially, five dentists will be employed, along with eight nurses and three receptionists, who […]
Leicester Children have the Worst Teeth in England, Survey Reveals
A survey by the NHS has revealed that children in Leicester have the worst teeth in England. The NHS report, which featured statistics from 2008/2009, showed that 45.3 percent of 12 year old children had tooth decay, in comparison to the English average, which is 17 percent. Representatives from NHS Leicester City Primary Care Trust […]
NHS Limiting Free Orthodontic Treatment in Scotland
Parents of some children with orthodontic problems are bracing themselves for increased dental bills, after the NHS announced that it was changing the criteria for free orthodontic treatments for children in Scotland. Dentists in Scotland have been notified of the proposed changes, which will bring Scotland in line with other parts of the UK. Under […]
Common Entrance Test to be used for Dental Students in India
Officials have confirmed that a common entrance test will be used for dental students, as well as medical students, in India. Dr Dibyendu Mazumdar, President of the Dental Council of India, has confirmed that the common entrance exam will now be used for admission to dental schools. The National Eligibility Entrance Test had already been […]
