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Dental staffing levels hit ‘crisis’ point as Oxfordshire loses 7% of its NHS dentists
Dental staffing levels have hit “crisis” point, according to the leader of the Liberal Democrat Party, Sir Ed Davey. Sir Davey recently asked a question in parliament regarding the number of dentists who have left the NHS. Statistics show that across England, 4% of dentists have left the service. In some areas, the figure is […]
Healthwatch Norfolk calls for urgent changes in dental provision, as children as young as 5 struggle to get treatment
Healthwatch Norfolk has called for urgent reform in NHS dentistry provision, as children as young as 5 struggle to get treatment. The watchdog has reported a surge in enquiries and complaints about dentistry in the last twelve months, with more and more people finding it difficult to get an appointment or join an NHS dental […]
Plans for a new dental practice in Norwich get the green light
Plans to open a new dental practice in Norwich have been given the green light. Planning officers at Norwich City Council have approved an application from Night Dental to change the use of premises formerly used as a bookmakers. The unit, a former William Hill branch in Queen Street, will be developed to create a […]
Dental patients more likely to go private, as NHS waiting times increase
More dental patients are choosing to go private, as waiting times for NHS appointments increase. Private dental practices across the UK have reported a surge in enquiries as a result of difficulties getting an NHS dental appointment and increased interest in services that are not available on the NHS, such as cosmetic dentistry. Some patients […]
Dental shortage concerns grow as 200 dentists leave the NHS in Greater Manchester
Fears about the future of NHS dentistry are growing in the North West, as statistics reveal that almost 200 dentists left the service last year. Data published by the NHS showed that there were 91 fewer dentists doing NHS work in 2020/2021 than in 2019/2020 across Greater Manchester’s ten clinical commissioning groups. The most recent […]
New study links poor oral health to elevated risk of stomach and oesophageal cancer
A new study suggests that poor oral health increases the risk of developing stomach and oesophageal cancer. Researchers at Harvard University found that people who have gum disease have a higher risk of developing two types of cancer: stomach cancer and oesophageal cancer. Scientists discovered that microbes, which cause gum disease, could play a role […]
Plans to convert a bungalow into a new dental surgery in Weymouth get the green light
Planning officers have approved an application to turn a bungalow into a new dental surgery in Weymouth. The premises, a semi-detached corner bungalow on Spa Avenue, fronts Dorchester Road. The house, which is near the Lidl supermarket, will be converted into a dental clinic with treatment rooms, a reception and waiting area and bathroom facilities. […]
York councillor demands ‘urgent’ action to tackle dental crisis
The executive member for health and adult social care at York Council, Carol Runciman, has demanded “urgent” action to tackle the dental crisis in the city. Cllr Runciman said that issues that were already present before the start of the pandemic have exacerbated the impact of lockdowns and restrictions, creating a system that is in […]
Dental practice extension could reduce waiting times in Cockermouth
A Cockermouth dentist is hoping to get the green light for a practice extension, which could help to reduce waiting times and ease pressure on services in Cumbria. Amanda Strong has submitted an application to extend the first floor of St Helen’s Dental Practice in Market Place, Cockermouth. The plan is to create an additional […]
New dental practice opens in Kent shopping centre
Kent residents can now shop and get a check-up at the same time following the opening of a new dental practice at the Dockside Outlet Centre in Chatham. Smil, a new dental centre, which offers family dentistry as well as the latest cosmetic and restorative services, has opened in the popular shopping centre. The new […]
