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Pensioners urged to check eligibility for free NHS dental treatment
Pensioners have been urged to check if they are eligible for free NHS dental treatment. Most people have to pay for NHS dental care, but there are exceptions, including children, pregnant women and new mothers and people who receive certain benefits. January is traditionally a time when many people feel the pinch and this year, […]
Newport dentist submits plans to expand practice
A dentist from Newport is awaiting a decision after submitting plans to expand a busy city dental practice. Dr Rachael Gill-Randall has applied to change the use of a first floor flat, which is located above Devon Place 7 Day Dental. If the application is approved, the practice will be able to expand, providing more […]
Mandatory vaccination could see thousands of dental workers lose their jobs
The introduction of mandatory vaccines for NHS staff could see thousands of dental workers lose their jobs. Under new guidelines, NHS staff, including dentists and dental nurses, will be required to demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated to work for the NHS from April 1st. Surveys carried out by the British Dental Association suggest that […]
BDA warns dentists could retire over new NHS activity targets
The British Dental Association has issued a stark warning, as activity targets for NHS dentists increase. The BDA suggests that up to 40% of dentists could retire or leave the profession if existing pressures continue to rise. The survey findings have been published as practices face new targets to tackle backlogs. NHS practices will now […]
Dental practices in Devon stop taking NHS patients
Dental practices in Devon have stopped taking on new NHS patients, according to a new Healthwatch report. Healthwatch England claims that there are no practices in the county accepting new NHS adult or child patients. The report covers April 2020 to September 2021. The report states a lack of access to NHS dental services has […]
Inverclyde dentists donate Christmas gifts to put smiles on local children’s faces
A dental team from Gourock, Inverclyde has been spreading Christmas cheer after deciding to skip the traditional Secret Santa in favour of buying gifts for local children. The team from Dentistry on the Clyde bought presents to donate to Children in Poverty Inverclyde instead of buying presents for each other. Each staff member pulled an […]
Dentists offer advice to avoid dental dramas during the festive season
Christmas is traditionally a time of indulgence. While there’s nothing wrong with enjoying eating and drinking seasonal treats, dentists are encouraging people to spare a thought for their teeth this Christmas. Dr Khaled Kasem, chief of orthodontists at Impress, has shared some top tips to help the public enjoy the festivities without putting their dental […]
Canadian dentists report increase in cases of stress-related tooth grinding
Dentists in Canada have reported an increase in cases of stress-related tooth grinding during the pandemic. Dental professionals claim that they have seen a growing number of patients presenting with symptoms of tooth grinding (bruxism) and clenching in the last 18 months. Symptoms include split and cracked teeth, headaches and jaw pain. Dr Bruce Ward, […]
New dental surgery opens in Llanfyllin
A new dental surgery has opened in Llanfyllin, Powys. Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) confirmed that the practice has opened at the Dental Centre in Llansantffraid. A spokesperson for PTHB said that he was pleased to pass on the news that a new surgery has opened to serve patients in Llanfyllin. The new centre offers […]
Leigh patients claim it is ‘impossible’ to find a dentist
Residents in Leigh claim that it is virtually ‘impossible’ to find a dentist. One patient said that they had called 25 dental practices in the region, many of which were only accepting new private patients. The resident was quoted £800 for treatment to fix one tooth. Local watchdog, Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh, recently compiled a […]
