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Campaigners step up efforts to end water fluoridation in Cumbria
Campaigners are stepping up efforts to end water fluoridation in Cumbria. Fluoride Free Cumbria is urging the local council to put a stop to water fluoridation. Members of the group claim that adding fluoride to water supplies poses health risks for local residents. Fluoride has been added to water in West Cumbria for more than […]
MPs raise concerns over dental access issues in Suffolk in Parliament
MPs with constituencies in Suffolk and Norfolk have raised concerns over dental access issues in Parliament. The MP for Waveney, Peter Aldous, described rural and coastal areas as “dental deserts” and appealed for urgent help to enable more patients in the region to access dental care. Mr Aldous suggested that patients have been struggling to […]
Norfolk patient fears losing her teeth due to being unable to get a dental appointment
A young woman from West Norfolk said she fears losing all her teeth by the time she reaches her 30s due to being unable to get a dental appointment. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, admitted that she already has low self-esteem as a result of the condition of her teeth and she is […]
Barrow youngsters brush up on dental hygiene
Youngsters in Barrow have been brushing up on dental hygiene at nursery. The team at Yarlside Nursery on Red Oak Avenue has been teaching children about brushing their teeth, eating healthily and going to the dentist. Kathryn Turner, a nursery teacher, has been running classes on dental hygiene for years and recently introduced the kids […]
Highcliffe dental practice set to expand if plans get the green light
The owners of a dental practice in Highcliffe, Dorset, are hoping to expand. Plans, which outline proposals to move into the first-floor flat above the existing surgery, have been submitted to Bournemouth City Council. The flats above the surgery are owned by the practice. The premises originally comprised a GP surgery and a shop, which […]
Hampshire MPs claim dental troubles “cannot go on”
MPs in Hampshire claim dental troubles “cannot go on” as patients struggle to see a dentist. Gosport MP, Caroline Dinenage said that she was actively “pushing” for urgent improvements following reports from constituents who were unable to register with practices or make appointments. One patient, Dr Shakardokht Jafari, paid for private treatment after being unable […]
Portsmouth MPs call for swift action to boost dental access
MPs in Portsmouth are calling for swift action to boost dental access in the city, with hundreds of people waiting to see a dentist. MP for Portsmouth North, Penny Mordaunt, recently met with health minister, Maria Caulfield, to ask for urgent support for local dental services. Ms Mordaunt is appealing for help on behalf of […]
Welsh dental services receive funding boost
NHS dental services in Wales have received a funding boost to try and tackle treatment backlogs and increase capacity. Practices across the country will benefit from a new funding package worth £3 million. This has been made available in addition to extra money, which has already been confirmed for NHS services. It is hoped that […]
Dental services under growing pressure in Dumfries and Galloway
Dental services in Dumfries and Galloway are under growing pressure due to staff shortages and backlogs caused by the pandemic. Interim director of dentistry, Alison Milne, suggested that the situation could get worse before it gets better, with practices operating at a reduced capacity and many clinics struggling to fill vacancies. The pandemic has resulted […]
New study highlights the benefits of therapy dogs to reduce dental anxiety
A new study has highlighted the benefits of using therapy dogs to ease anxiety in nervous dental patients. New research, which has been published in the European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, claims that animal-assisted therapy is an effective means of helping anxious dental patients to feel calmer and more relaxed. In the UK, it is […]
