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Fears for dental patients in Cornwall, as some wait up to nine years for an appointment
There are mounting fears for dental patients in Cornwall, with some waiting up to nine years for an appointment. Statistics suggest that there were over 4,300 people on waiting lists in the county in February 2020, but this number is likely to be a lot bigger now due to the effects of the pandemic. Numerous […]
Wrexham dental practice makes history at the Dentistry Awards
A dental practice in Wrexham has made history at the Dentistry Awards 2021. Ruabon Road Dental Practice became the first clinic in North Wales to be nominated as a finalist at the awards. Since the ceremony launched ten years ago, there has never been a finalist from the region. The biggest event of the awards […]
Portsmouth health watchdog calls for new dental practices to open urgently
Healthwatch Portsmouth has issued an urgent plea to open new dental practices sooner than planned. New practices are due to open in 2022, but the watchdog claims that urgent action is required to prevent a large-scale crisis in the city. Access has been an issue in Portsmouth since three practices closed unexpectedly in 2019. Colosseum […]
Stowmarket dentist plans to expand team after acquiring popular practice
An ambitious dentist has grand plans to expand the team and offer new services after acquiring a popular Stowmarket dental practice. Dr Bahnu Moturi has recently taken over the reins at Bury House Dental Practice and is already looking forward to adding new team members and offering patients a wider range of services. She also […]
Health watchdog calls for urgent action amid claims dentists are ‘holding parents to ransom’
Healthwatch England has called for urgent action to improve access to NHS dentistry for children, amid claims that dentists are ‘holding parents to ransom.’ A new report suggests that parents are finding it increasingly difficult to make appointments with NHS dentists. In addition, many adults have reported being pressured into considering private treatment for their […]
New dental scheme for children launches in Jersey
A new dental programme for children has launched in Jersey. The new scheme is designed to benefit secondary school children who are not usually be entitled to state support to benefit from free dental care. Children from families that receive income support and are eligible for the programme will be offered up to £350 to […]
Lanarkshire dental nurse spreads festive cheer after collecting gifts for underprivileged children
A dental nurse from Lanarkshire is helping to spread festive cheer after collecting Christmas gifts for underprivileged children. Emily Lynch, from Cambuslang, has collected more than 200 presents, providing five different charities with gifts to pass on to children who might not get much this Christmas. Emily and her friend Zoe appealed for extra gifts […]
US dentist encourages colleagues to take up yoga to de-stress
A US dentist is encouraging colleagues and fellow dental professionals to take up yoga to reduce stress levels. Dr Alex Barrera started to experience signs of burnout and rising stress levels shortly after taking up his first post at a community dental clinic. Dentists, Dr Barrera explained, often have busy schedules, but they also take […]
Jennifer Lawrence admits to filming most of her last movie ‘toothless’ after losing a veneer
Hollywood actress, Jennifer Lawrence, has admitted to filming most of her last movie ‘toothless’ after losing a veneer at the beginning of filming. Lawrence said that filming Don’t Look Up after losing a tooth was a “personal challenge” during her red carpet appearance at the New York premiere recently. After losing a veneer at the […]
Oral Health Foundation encourages simple checks to spot mouth cancer warning signs
The Oral Health Foundation is encouraging people to perform simple checks at home to spot early warning signs of mouth cancer. The charity, which has been raising awareness of oral cancer as part of its annual Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign, is urging the public to be mouth aware to ensure that more cases of […]
