Cosmetic Dentistry Guide News
Planning officers reject proposal to relocate dental practice in Newark
Planning officers have rejected a proposal to relocate a dental practice to larger premises near Newark. Plans submitted by George Machin Planning and Property on behalf of the owner of Rainworth Dental Care Ltd have been turned down. The proposal, which was put forward by Riten Patel, outlined plans to convert a property on Sherwood […]
Cockermouth dental team collects coats for the homeless
A dental team from Cockermouth has been collecting coats for the homeless ready for winter. Staff at Goodwin Dental Practice launched an appeal weeks ago in a bid to collect spare coats to hand out to people sleeping on the streets this winter. The collection ends on November 2nd. The project is part of a […]
Dental expert recommends doubling brushing time to 4 minutes
A dental expert has recommended doubling the standard brushing time to four minutes to reduce the risk of decay and gum disease. Most guidelines encourage the public to brush their teeth for two minutes twice a day, but lecturer in restorative dentistry, Dr Josefine Hirschfeld, believes that brushing for longer should be advised. Dr Hirschfeld, […]
Volunteer dentists provide free treatment for over 100 children in Scotland
Dentists in Scotland have given up their time to provide free treatment for over one hundred children. A group of dentists from Clyde Munro are volunteering during their spare time to provide children from some of Scotland’s most deprived areas with free fluoride varnish treatment. The dentists have been hosting sessions across the country in […]
Dental treatment courses fall by 75% in Scotland during the pandemic
The number of courses of dental treatment carried out in Scotland fell by 75% in 2020/2021. Statistics suggest that numbers fell from 4.1 million in 2019/2020 to 966,904 in 2020/2021. The number of courses of treatment provided for children dropped from 471,290 to 113,386 in the same period. This equates to a total decrease of […]
Lincolnshire MP calls for new dental school to ease local NHS access issues
A Lincolnshire MP is calling for a new dental school to open in the region to ease local NHS access issues. Dr Caroline Johnson, MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham, has proposed opening a new dental school in the East Midlands to encourage more dentists to work in the area in the future and increase […]
Sisu the polar bear receives a visit from the dentist
Sisu, a popular resident of the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, received a visit from the dentist recently. The 600-kg polar bear had a broken tooth, which was at risk of becoming infected. To prevent a dental abscess and ensure Sisu was feeling fit and well, the team at the wildlife park enlisted the help of specialist […]
Renfrewshire health chiefs encourage patients to avoid visiting A&E departments with dental issues
Health chiefs in Renfrewshire have issued a plea to patients to avoid visiting busy Accident & Emergency departments with minor ailments and dental issues. Health bosses have warned that A&E departments are being clogged up with cases that don’t require urgent treatment. Chiefs have advised anyone who needs assistance for minor illnesses to contact their […]
New dental providers ready to take on the challenge of clearing backlogs in Colwyn Bay
Dentists in Colwyn Bay are ready and raring to go as they attempt to clear treatment backlogs. Dr Mostafa Hassaan took over Eirlys Dental Practice in February after the existing provider gave notice that it would be terminating its NHS contract in November. Dr Hassaan stepped in, giving hope to 15,000 patients who attended the […]
North Yorkshire MP raises concerns over dental access in the House of Commons
North Yorkshire MP, Kevin Hollinrake, raised concerns over dental access in the region in the House of Commons recently. Mr Hollinrake, the MP for Thirsk and Malton, addressed the house on Tuesday 19th October, highlighting access issues in his constituency and the county as a whole. Mr Hollinrake said that the current situation is “difficult” […]
