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Dorset mum receives devastating cancer diagnosis following routine dental check
A mum from Dorset received a devastating cancer diagnosis following a routine trip to the dentist. Janice Smith, 57, from Christchurch, visited her dentist for a follow-up appointment after having dental implants fitted. During the scan, her dentist noticed a dark patch and recommended further investigations. Tests revealed that Janice had three brain tumours and […]
Moray councillors call for urgent action as thousands of Elgin dental patients deregistered
Councillors in Moray have called for urgent action after it was confirmed that thousands of dental patients have been deregistered in Elgin in the last two years. Data shows that more than 5,000 patients in Elgin have been deregistered by practices, mostly those that offer NHS services, in the last 24 months. Most patients have […]
Hundreds queue to get a place at Norfolk dental practice
Hundreds of people queued in the early hours of the morning to get a place at a dental practice in Norfolk recently. More than 300 people waited patiently from 4am onwards after the team at Smile Dental Care in Kings Lynn confirmed that it would be opening up new patient places. Crowds gathered outside the […]
Figures show fall in NHS dentist numbers
Figures obtained by the British Dental Association (BDA) show a fall in the number of NHS dentists working in England. Data from the NHS Business Services Authority, which was accessed by the BDA via a Freedom of Information request, suggests that dentist numbers have fallen from 24,272 in 2021/2022 to 23,577 in 2022/2023. This is […]
Lothian MSP raises concerns over NHS dental place shortages
The MSP for Lothian, Sarah Boyack, has raised concerns over a shortage of NHS dental places in the Musselburgh area. Ms Boyack decided to contact local practices after receiving calls and emails from a number of constituents who were finding it difficult to see a dentist. She was told that most of the practices had […]
Portadown dental team set for charity skydive
A brave dental team from Portadown is preparing for a skydive to raise funds for children with cancer. The team from mydentist will be taking to the skies in September to raise money for the Cancer Fund for Children. The challenge is set for September 23rd. Eight of the mydentist team will be jumping from […]
Largs dental team clarifies future plans as patients fear losing NHS access
The team at Largs Dental Surgery has clarified plans for the future after patients expressed fears over losing access to NHS care. Several patients had taken to social media to raise concerns over the future of the practice after receiving a letter from dentist, Alison McGregor. Ms McGregor wrote to patients recently explaining that she […]
Wakefield dentist highlights dangers of vaping
A dentist from Wakefield has highlighted the dangers of vaping. Dr Affan Saghir, the owner of Space Dentistry, has encouraged patients to avoid smoking and vaping to protect their oral health. The leading cosmetic dentist said that most people are aware of the dangers of smoking cigarettes, but many are in the dark over the […]
Stoke dental practice cancels appointments due to staff shortages
Patients at a dental practice in Stoke-on-Trent have had appointments cancelled recently due to staff shortages. Milehouse Dental Practice has contacted some patients to cancel appointments, which were arranged months ago, leaving some wondering when they will be able to see a dentist again. The practice team has blamed staff shortages and ongoing pressures linked […]
Norwich dental practice to add new surgery
A Norwich dental practice is set to add a new surgery to enable the team to hire a third dentist. The owners of Newmarket Road Dental Clinic have got the green light to convert a flat above the existing practice into a new surgery. The expansion will increase capacity following a surge in the demand […]
