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Ebbw Vale residents fear for the future as dental practice goes partially private
Residents in Ebbw Vale have expressed concerns over the future after a local dental practice wrote to patients to inform them it was going partially private. The town centre practice recently contacted patients to inform them of plans to alter part of the service. Increasing the amount of private work is expected to affect around […]
Synergy Dental opens new practice in Haslingden
Synergy Dental has opened a new practice in Haslingden, Lancashire. The new clinic is the chain’s 11th practice. Dr Zuber Bagasi, owner, has added three dental practices to the Synergy Dental portfolio during the pandemic, despite the challenges facing the industry. New clinics have opened in Macclesfield, Adlington and Oldham. The business already had clinics […]
Plans submitted to convert former nursery into dental practice in Gomersal
Plans to convert a former children’s nursery into a new dental practice in Gomersal have been submitted to the local council. The premises in Oxford Road were formerly occupied by Gummy Bears Nursery. If the proposals get the green light, the property will be converted into a new private dental practice. Gomersal Dental Lounge will […]
Shortage of dentists leaves patients resorting to DIY dentistry in Suffolk
A shortage of dentists is resulting in patients attempting DIY dentistry in Suffolk. Suffolk is one of the worst-affected areas in the country in terms of dental access. Some towns don’t have any NHS dental practices and waiting lists are growing in parts of the county that do have clinics. Figures suggest that up to […]
Dental expert encourages patients to be aware of oral health danger signs amid appointment access issues
A leading dental expert is encouraging the public to be aware of the most dangerous oral health signs amid access issues, which mean that patients are struggling to book routine appointments. Stephen Barter, head of clinical operations at Bupa Dental Care, is urging patients to check their mouths regularly. The most significant symptom to look […]
Dentists submit plans to convert offices into new surgery in Carlisle
A firm of dental surgeons has submitted a planning application to change the use of offices in Carlisle. The premises, which are located in Portland Square, are currently vacant. If the plans are approved, the dentists will convert office space into a new dental practice with training facilities. The grade II listed building boasts a […]
Swansea man extracts his own tooth after struggling to find a dentist
A man from Swansea has extracted his own tooth after struggling to find a dentist. Carlton Hill, a project manager, chipped one of his molars at the start of the pandemic. At the time, he saw an emergency dentist who packed the tooth and administered antibiotics. Carlton was advised to book an appointment for further […]
Felpham dental practice set to expand
A dental practice in Felpham is set to expand after planning officers approved an application to add a single storey extension. Newholme Dental Surgery currently has three treatment rooms, including two located in the loft space. The proposals outline plans to add a single storey extension to create a new surgery room, a staff room […]
Kent vets save pufferfish whose teeth were so long she couldn’t eat
Vets in Kent have successfully treated a pufferfish who was at risk of starving. The team at Sandhole Veterinary Centre trimmed Goldie the pufferfish’s teeth to enable her to eat. Goldie, a porcupine pufferfish, needed treatment to reduce the size of her teeth after her owner noticed that she wasn’t eating properly. Mark Byatt, from […]
Government confirms extra £50 million investment to tackle dental appointment backlog
The government is investing an extra £50 million in NHS dental services in a bid to tackle a huge backlog in dental appointments. The extra money will be used to fund 350,000 dental appointments, with dentists offered more to work during the evenings and weekends. Under new guidelines, dentists who are willing to treat patients […]
