Posts Tagged ‘access to dental treatment’
Hope for dental patients in Dolgellau, as new practice opens nearly 2 years after mydentist closure
Dental patients in the Welsh town of Dolgellau finally have something to smile about, after a new practice opened nearly two years after its only clinic shut. Mydentist closed in spring 2017, and since then, patients have struggled to get a dental appointment. Practices in nearby Porthmadog and Aberystwyth were over-subscribed, leaving patients with option […]
Thousands of patients sign up for NHS dental care in Worcestershire
More than 2,000 people have signed up for NHS dental care in Worcestershire following a street campaign to raise awareness of local NHS services. In January and February members of NHS staff took to the streets of Malvern, Worcester and Kidderminster to tell people about local services, explain costs and encourage patients to sign up […]
BDA urge government to stick to new plans for dental commissioning
The British Dental Association has urged the Department of Health to stick to plans to establish a new national board to commission dental services. The BDA has made the plea in light of a suggestion from the House of Common’s Select Committee, which proposed new local commissioning authorities. John Milne, chairman of the BDA, said […]
A third of Norfolk residents do not have access to an NHS dentist
NHS Norfolk has launched a new campaign to boost oral health after a report revealed that a third of people in Norfolk do not have access to an NHS dentist. The aim of the campaign is to let people know what kinds of services are available in Norfolk and encourage patients to register with NHS […]
Dental clinic overwhelmed by demand
Members of staff at a dental clinic, which has recently re-opened after a three month long closure, have been overwhelmed by demand for treatment. The Southeastern Dental Clinic reopened on the 7th February after a three month-long closure; the clinic was forced to close in November due to funding issues. When the clinic was closed […]
Northern Irish patients happy with their dentist
A survey has revealed that nine out of ten patients in Northern Ireland are happy with the service they receive from their dentist. The survey, which was carried out by the NHS Patient and Client Council, revealed that the vast majority of dental patients are satisfied with their dentist; however, the report highlighted some areas […]
Access to NHS dentists improves in the Western Isles
Figures published by ISD Scotland show that access to NHS dental services has improved in the Western Isles. The figures show that there has been an increase in patient registrations of 5,147 since March 2007; 58 percent of people in the area are now registered with an NHS dentist. The figures are promising but they […]
Merseyside GP teams up with dentist to open new practice
A GP from Merseyside has teamed up with a local dentist to open a brand new dental practice. The new dental practice will provide NHS dental care for around 3,500 people in the Knowsley area of Liverpool; the practice will be launched as part of a government programme to increase access to dental services. The […]
Dental charges to be frozen in Wales
The Welsh Health Minister is set to announce that dental charges will be frozen at the 2006 level. Health Minister, Edwina Hart, is expected to make the announcement today; this will be the fifth year in a row that the charges have been frozen. According to health ministers, freezing NHS dental prices makes dental care […]
New dental programme launched in San Bernardino County
A new dental programme has been launched in San Bernardino County. The new dental programme will provide dental examinations, educational sessions and routine dental care for around 3,000 children and 1,000 pregnant women over the course of the next three years. Weekly clinics have started in Apple Valley, Victorville, Fontana, San Bernardino, Adelanto and Ontario. […]
