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Health leaders claim Suffolk dental appointment shortage is due to recruitment issues
Health leaders have claimed that there is a shortage of dental appointments in Suffolk due to long-standing recruitment issues in the area. Following a recent march, which was organised by Toothless in Suffolk, health leaders have appealed for patience as they try to encourage more dental professionals to fill vacancies in the region. At a […]
Scottish dental nurse shares lip filler horror story to raise awareness of cheap treatment risks
A dental nurse from Glasgow has shared her experience of having cheap lip fillers to raise awareness of the risks involved. Jenna Maclean, 20, decided to treat herself to lip filler treatment as an early Christmas present last year, but was shocked to find that the £130 deal was too good to be true. After […]
NHS England gathering information to improve dental services on the Isle of Wight
NHS England in the South East is gathering information as part of a review into dental services in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Health bosses have commissioned a review, following research conducted by Healthwatch, which suggested that almost 50% of Islanders are finding it difficult to access dental care. The review will be used […]
Nottinghamshire dentist has plenty to smile about after taking the reins at popular practice
An ambitious Nottinghamshire dentist has plenty to smile about after securing his first dental practice at the age of just 29. Dr Gurdit Singh has taken the reins at Mapperley Dental Care after successfully securing a funding package from Lloyds Bank. Dr Singh has grand plans for the one-surgery practice, which currently provides treatment for […]
Plans submitted to open new dental surgery in Pocklington
Plans to open a new dental surgery in Pocklington have been submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The proposals relate to 4, Barmby Road, Pocklington and include plans to add an extension to the front and rear of the property, alter the existing windows and doors, install air conditioning systems and create a new […]
Pontefract dental practice pauses routine care to tackle backlogs
A dental practice in Pontefract has paused routine treatment in a bid to tackle growing backlogs for urgent care. The team at Ropergate Dental Care emailed patients recently to inform them that they will only be able to access emergency dental treatment for the foreseeable future, due to rising demand for urgent care. The email […]
Dental trio runs the length of Scotland to raise money for charity
A dental trio has successfully completed a gruelling charity challenge after running the length of Scotland. Stuart Campbell and Ryan Stewart, from Loanhead Dental Practice and Paddy Watson, who is based in Edinburgh, covered 420 miles, running from John O’Groats to Gretna Green. The team completed the route in 11 days, with the shortest daily […]
Dental practices in Powys to increase capacity as part of Covid-19 recovery plan
Dental practices in Powys are making more appointments available as part of the Welsh Government’s Covid-19 recovery plan. Under new guidelines, practices in Powys will see an additional 269 patients per week, Powys Health Board confirmed. Dental services are under a huge amount of pressure across the UK and increasing capacity will help teams to […]
Isle of Wight dental clinics pull out of new scheme to boost appointment numbers
Dental practices on the Isle of Wight have pulled out of a new national scheme to boost appointment numbers. NHS dentists on the island have withdrawn from a programme designed to boost capacity because staff are “physically, mentally and emotionally drained.” The practices had signed up to be part of the scheme, which increases funding […]
Campaigners march for better dental services in Suffolk
Campaigners organised a march for better dental services in Suffolk over the weekend (Sunday 17th October). Large crowds gathered in Bury St Edmunds for the event, which was organised by the campaign group, Toothless in Suffolk. Around 150 people participated in the march, with crowds lining the streets to show their support for the cause. […]
