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Dental visits plummet by 70% in Portsmouth
The number of people visiting a dentist has dropped dramatically in Portsmouth as a result of the pandemic. Statistics from NHS Digital suggest that the number of courses of treatment delivered in the city has fallen by 70%. In 2019/2020, 123,000 courses of treatment were provided for Portsmouth patients. The number fell to 37,000 in […]
Dundee University student launches website to raise awareness of the dental needs of patients with Down’s Syndrome
A student from Dundee University has launched a new website to raise awareness of the dental needs of patients with Down’s syndrome. Rebekah Sadok was inspired to create the site by her brother, Jeremy. Jeremy, 37, has Down’s syndrome and Rebekah wanted to use his experiences and those of others with Down’s syndrome as the […]
Dental crisis deepens in Cambridgeshire, as dentist numbers fall
Access to dental services in Cambridgeshire is a subject of growing concern, as statistics suggest that dentist numbers have fallen in the last year. Figures from the NHS show that there has been a fall in the number of dentists offering treatment in England for the first time in four years. Nationally, there are 951 […]
Dental appointment numbers fall by over 60% in Bracknell Forest
New figures from NHS Digital have revealed a sharp decrease in the number of dental appointments provided for patients in Bracknell Forest. Statistics suggest that appointment numbers fell by around 65% in 2020/2021 compared to 2019/2020. Just over 31,000 patients received treatment between June 2020 and March 2021 compared to 88,400 in the same period […]
Suffolk dentist blames funding shortages for access issues
A dentist from Suffolk has blamed government failures for dental access issues. The dentist, who wished to remain anonymous when talking to local reporters, said that funding shortages have contributed to patients waiting months for treatment or choosing between travelling long distances and going private. The dentist described the situation as “appalling” and said that […]
Figures show 70% drop in courses of child dental treatment
New figures have revealed a 70% drop in courses of child treatment since 2019. Statistics suggest that 12 million courses of NHS dental treatment were completed in England in 2020/2021. This equates to a 69% decrease from the 38.4 million courses of treatment delivered for children in 2019/2020. Data from NHS Digital showed that numbers […]
Patients forced into DIY dentistry as access issues worsen in Suffolk
Patients in Suffolk are being forced to attempt DIY dentistry as a result of worsening access issues in the county. Hundreds of people signed a petition for urgent action to improve dental services in the area after both of Leiston’s NHS dental practices shut and local MPs and health watchdogs have reported an increase in […]
Dentists issues fresh warning over latest TikTok dental craze
Dentists have issued a fresh warning after yet another dental craze has taken off on social platform, TikTok. The most recent viral trend is storing toothpaste in clear bottles to make shelves and bathroom storage units look more appealing. While this is a lot less dangerous than other crazes that have prompted responses from dental […]
Health chiefs outline plans to boost dental access in Norfolk and Suffolk
Health chiefs have outlined plans to increase capacity and boost NHS dental access across Norfolk and Suffolk. A procurement process for seven new contracts across the region is underway, with the application deadline set for September 13th. Two of the contracts will be based in Lynn with additional services set to be launched in Norwich, […]
Young people now eligible for free dental treatment in Scotland
New guidelines have come into force in Scotland, enabling young people to access dental treatment free of charge. Under new measures introduced by the Scottish Government, under 26s will now be able to have dental treatment on the NHS for free. The move is part of a funding boost, which includes over £7.5 million to […]
