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Thief causes over £10,000 worth of damage to Burnley dental practice during burglary spree
A man from Burnley caused over £10,000 worth of damage to a dental practice in Longridge as part of a burglary spree that saw several Ribble Valley businesses targeted. Stephen Crawford, 28, started his assault on local businesses on September 16th when he broke into Clitheroe Community Hospital in the early hours. He stole £50 […]
Practitioners issue warning as patients complain about botched cosmetic facial treatment
Practitioners who have expertise in providing cosmetic facial treatments have urged the public to be cautious after experiencing a surge in demand for appointments after reopening after lockdown. Many practitioners said that they have seen a rise in the number of patients requiring treatment for botched work, which has either resulted from DIY treatment during […]
Developers submit plans to open a new dental practice in Chalfont St Peter
Developers have submitted a planning application to open a brand new dental practice in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. If the proposal is given the green light, the surgery will open in premises previously used for retail purposes in Market Street. Developers are planning to change the use of the first and second floors of the […]
Dental experts raise concerns over North-South dental divide
Dental experts are worried that the pandemic will widen gaps in oral health standards between patients in the North and South of England. Research suggests that there are already significant inequalities in dental health and dentists are now concerned about the impact of lockdowns and restricted access to dental appointments and initiatives. In 2019/2020, NHS […]
Kendal dental nurse raises thousands for cancer charity during lockdown
A dental nurse from Kendal has raised thousands of pounds for charity during lockdown. Kian Palmer, a qualified dental nurse and treatment coordinator from Crossbank Dental Care, wanted to raise money after her mum, Norma, was diagnosed with cancer in January 2020. During the first lockdown, Kian set up a new virtual fitness community, encouraging […]
New dental practice in Bournemouth provides café-like experience for patients
A unique new dental practice has opened in Bournemouth. Smile Stories, which has replaced Castle Lane Dental, is offering patients a different experience inspired by the popularity of café culture. The practice has been designed to look like a café and is loosely based on Central Perk, the famous coffee shop frequented by the characters […]
Bradford dentist gets the green light to open new practice in former cemetery lodge
A Bradford dentist who submitted plans to open a brand new dental practice in a former cemetery lodge has plenty to smile about after the planning proposals were given the green light. Mohammed Amar submitted an application to convert the former lodge in Nab Wood Cemetery into a new surgery. The building, which has been […]
Dental patients are travelling over 50 miles to see a dentist amid access crisis
Patients are having to drive over 50 miles to see a dentist in some parts of the country, as the dental access crisis continues to dominate the headlines. One patient in Scarborough said that he had contacted every single dental practice in Scarborough and Filey and was informed that none of the clinics were currently […]
Figures suggest most dental nurses are earning less than £20,000 per year
Figures from the British Association of Dental Nursing (BADN) suggest that most dental nurses in the UK are earning less than £20,000 per year. A new study revealed that 65% of dental nurses earn between £10,000 and £20,000. A third of dental nurses earn between £15,000 and £20,000 per year and 11% earn less than […]
New research links gum disease to increased risk of Covid-19 complications
A new study has linked gum disease to an increased risk of Covid-19 complications. Research conducted by a team at the University of Birmingham found that dental plaque and inflammation of the gums contributed to an elevated risk of severe symptoms of Covid-19. The team discovered that collections of plaque and periodontal swelling increased the […]
