Cosmetic Dentistry Guide News
Edinburgh residents could be waiting over a year to see a dentist
Edinburgh dental patients could be waiting over a year to see a dentist, with restrictions on patient numbers set to remain in place until September at the earliest. The Chief Dental Officer for Scotland recently wrote to practices confirming that current Covid-19 restrictions will be in place until September. A review will be carried out […]
Oswestry dental practice applies to take on new NHS patients to ease pressure on local services
A new dental practice in Oswestry, Shropshire, has applied to take on NHS patients to ease pressure on local services. Pearls, which is located on Willow Street, has submitted an application to start accepting NHS patients, as well as private patients, in a bid to help tackle backlogs amid a severe shortage of dental places […]
Bradford dentists report surge in problems after lockdown
Dentists in Bradford have reported a surge in dental problems after the lockdown. A report compiled by the owners of Dentistry@BD4, Alan and Janet McGlaughlin, indicated a worrying increase in the demand for treatment due to the pandemic. The report, which has been submitted to Bradford Council, shows that there are significant backlogs in the […]
Dental crisis deepens in Devon with 70,000 patients on waiting lists
The dental crisis in Devon is deepening, with recent figures suggesting that 70,000 people are now on waiting lists. Health bosses have confirmed that they are working flat out to try and improve access in the region but the number of patients waiting for treatment is growing day by day. NHS England representatives suggested that […]
Watchdog raises concerns over dentists advising Brighton patients to go private
A health watchdog has raised concerns over reports suggesting patients in Brighton are being advised to pay for private dental care. The chair of Healthwatch Brighton and Hove, Frances McCabe, said that patients are contacting the group to relay stories, which suggest that they can only access dental care if they are willing or able […]
Gwynedd dentist secures funding to open new specialist practice in Bangor
An award-winning dentist from Gwynedd has secured funding to open a new specialist dental practice in Bangor. Dr Mike Hughes has successfully secured £350,000 of funding from NatWest to open a state-of-the-art dental centre in Bangor. Located at Parc Menai, the facility will offer services that are not currently available in North Wales, providing patients […]
Edinburgh dental practice has new owners
An established dental practice based in Marchmont, Edinburgh, has new owners. The owners of Links Dental Practice, dentists Edward Ross and Iain Stewart, have sold the business to Mark Skimming, from Pain Free Dentistry Group. The acquisition was overseen by Christie & Co. Links Dental Practice opened in 1993. Mr Ross, the original owner, was […]
Health and dental providers can insist upon mask wearing after July 19th, PHE confirms
Health and dental providers in England will be able to insist upon patients continuing to wear face masks after restrictions ease on July 19th. Public Health England (PHE) has confirmed that infection control guidance for health and dental settings will remain in place after July 19th. This means that providers will be able to enforce […]
Lavenham dental practice submits expansion plans
The owners of a busy dental practice in Lavenham, Suffolk have applied for planning permission to expand following a surge in the demand for treatment. The application outlines plans to extend Lavenham Dental Practice, which is located at 5, Church Street so that it occupies both the existing premises and the neighbouring property. By extending […]
New Healthwatch Swindon reports highlights dental access issues
A new report compiled by Healthwatch Swindon has highlighted the growing severity of dental access issues in the town. The most recent annual report suggests that a growing number of residents are struggling to see a dentist, including patients who are experiencing intense pain and ongoing dental issues. The report documents the health and social […]
