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Dental group submits plans to turn Kent nightclub into new dental surgeries
Premises formerly used as a nightclub could soon be used as a brand new suite of dental surgeries if plans to turn Layzells on the Isle of Sheppey into a practice are approved. Layzells, which opened on the site occupied by Warner Holiday Camp, has long been a favourite for local party-goers and holidaymakers but […]
New East Harling dental practice inundated with calls
The team at a new East Harling dental practice has been inundated with calls. East Harling Dental Care opened to patients on Monday 5th July and the response from local residents has been incredible. The team has handled hundreds of calls, with patients desperate to make appointments. The owners of the new practice, Saju Varghese […]
Camden health watchdog issues warning over growing dental health inequalities
Healthwatch Camden has issued a warning over growing dental health inequalities in the borough. Research suggests that just one of the 33 NHS dental practices in Camden is accepting new patients and more and more people are struggling to get appointments. The watchdog is concerned that the pandemic will exacerbate existing inequalities in dental health, […]
Smart Dental acquires Denny dental practice
Scottish dental provider, Smart Dental Holdings, has acquired a new dental practice based in Denny. Smart Dental has taken over Birchfield Dental Care, beating a number of competitors interested in buying the long-established clinic. Birchfield Dental Care opened in 1996 and expanded quickly under the management of principal dentist, Dr Robert Johnston. In 2005, the […]
Established Sheffield dental practice has new owners
A dental practice that has been treating patients in Sheffield for more than 50 years has new owners. Local dentists, Dr Ashish Khanna and Dr Sucheta Khanna, have taken over Handsworth Dental Care on Handsworth Road after its current owners decided to sell as part of their future retirement plans. Dr Jason Dean and Dr […]
Huddersfield dental practice experiences surge in demand for cosmetic treatment
A dental practice in Huddersfield has experienced a surge in the demand for cosmetic treatment after lockdown measures eased. Staff at Fresh Smile Clinic have been inundated with calls and enquiries about cosmetic services, including adult braces, tooth whitening, dental implants and veneers since restrictions lifted and dental surgeries reopened. Dan Punia, business manager at […]
Dentists submit plans to turn historic Cradley Heath building into a new practice
The owners of a dental practice in Cradley Heath have submitted plans to convert a historic local building into a new surgery. The Bhandals already operate a surgery located next door to the Louvre building on High Street. The aim is to convert the premises to allow for expansion of the existing practice. Dr Baljit […]
Gedling councillor raises concerns as thousands face lengthy waits for dental treatment
A councillor on Gedling’s health board has raised concerns, as thousands of people in the area face a lengthy wait for dental treatment. Councillor Henry Wheeler asked for a report to be compiled after receiving a large number of calls from patients worried about being unable to see a dentist. Mr Wheeler said that patients […]
Liverpool mum forced to pay over £600 for dental care for her daughter after failing to get an NHS appointment
A mum from Liverpool has spoken out after paying over £600 for dental treatment for her daughter. Kelly Morris, from Rock Ferry in Merseyside, said that she was “mortified” after getting the bill. Kelly tried numerous times to get treatment on the NHS for her daughter but was turned down. Her 11-year-old daughter chipped a […]
Scottish government confirms plans to scrap activity targets for dental practices
The Scottish government has confirmed plans to scrap activity targets for dental practices. The chief dental officer for Scotland, Tom Ferris, has written a letter to dental professionals, outlining proposals to abandon activity targets linked to financial support. In October 2020, the government indicated that practices would need to meet certain targets in order to […]
