Posts Tagged ‘children’s orthodontics’
Crisis in Carmarthenshire as More Than 1,000 Children Wait for Orthodontic Treatment
Dental experts in Wales have described waiting times for children’s orthodontic treatment as a “crisis.” In Carmarthenshire, children are waiting up to 21 times longer than patients in other parts of Wales and more than 1,500 children are currently on a waiting list for specialist care. MP Simon Hart exposed the extent of the problem […]
South Tyneside Dentists Cut Waiting Times for Children
Health bosses have praised dentists in South Tyneside for successfully cutting waiting times for children. In 2009 youngsters in the area were faced with a lengthy wait for treatment, which in some cases, was up to three years for orthodontic services. Now, children are waiting up to four months for treatment. A review carried out […]
BDA Calls for Debate Over Orthodontic Treatment in Scotland
The British Dental Association has called for a debate over the future of orthodontic care for children, after stories hit the headlines suggesting that funding for children’s treatment would be cut. In light of recent media coverage, the BDA has suggested that it would be constructive to have a debate on the issue of funding […]
