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Norfolk patient forced to drive to Kent to see a dentist
A woman from Norfolk has been travelling to Kent to see a dentist for a decade after being unable to find a local practice accepting NHS patients. Maggie Wilcox moved to Norfolk in 2011 and has been driving over 3 hours to see her old dentist in Kent because she has never been able to […]
Suffolk campaign group calls for urgent action, as woman extracts six of her own teeth
A campaign group based in Suffolk is calling for urgent action to be taken to improve access to NHS dental services after a local woman extracted six of her own teeth. Representatives from Toothless in Suffolk said that patients in the area were growing increasingly anxious about access issues, which are leaving them with no […]
40% of dentists think it will take over a year to clear treatment backlogs
A survey carried out by the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England has revealed that 40% of dentists think it will take over a year to clear treatment backlogs. Approximately 40% of dentists surveyed believe it will take longer than 12 months to clear backlogs at their practices. A […]
Sunderland dental nurse has plenty to smile about after being shortlisted for national award
A dental nurse from Sunderland has plenty to smile about after being shortlisted for a national dentistry award. Jen Browell, 20, from Tunstall, has been shortlisted for the Dental Nurse of the Year award at the 2021 Mydentist Excellence Awards. Jen has made it to the top four, beating off competition from over 800 entries. […]
University of Buffalo to host free dental event to mark Veterans’ Day
The University of Buffalo has confirmed that a free dental event will take place in November to mark Veterans’ Day. The School of Dental Medicine will provide free dental care for local veterans on Saturday November 13th. A range of services will be available on the day, including hygiene treatments, check-ups, fillings, tooth extractions and […]
Dentist’s TikTok video encouraging followers to brush before breakfast notches up over a million views
A dentist who posted a video on TikTok encouraging followers to brush their teeth before breakfast has notched up over a million views. Dentist, Anna Peterson, has gone viral after suggesting that it’s better for your teeth to clean them before breakfast. Anna used a TikTok video to explain why it’s beneficial to brush before […]
Dental appointment numbers fall by over 60% in Brighton and Hove
The number of dental treatment courses provided by dentists in Brighton and Hove has fallen by over 60% as a result of the pandemic. Figures from NHS Digital suggest that there has been a dramatic slump in the number of people seeing their dentist. Between June 2020 and March 2021, dentists provided 66,200 dental treatment […]
Worcester dental patients offered a choice between joining waiting lists and paying for private appointments
Dental patients in Worcester have reported problems with access to NHS services, with some encouraged to pay to go private to avoid joining waiting lists. Some patients in the area said that they had been offered immediate appointments if they paid for private treatment, despite the fact they had been told there was a long […]
Plans revealed for new dental practice in Oswestry
NHS England representatives have revealed plans to open a new dental practice in Oswestry after a report confirmed that the town is one of the worst affected by access issues in Shropshire. Research conducted by Healthwatch Shropshire showed that over 90% of people who tried to get a routine dental appointment in the county had […]
New NHS figures show 20,000 children have missed dental appointments in Bolton
New NHS figures show that 20,000 children have missed dental appointments in Bolton in the last year. Statistics indicate that 50,000 appointments have been delayed or cancelled in Bolton, with around 30,000 adults affected. The pandemic caused practices across the country to close between March and June 2020 and since clinics reopened, restrictions have limited […]
