Posts Tagged ‘Community Dental Services’
Cumbria community dental services launch upskilling initiative to tackle waiting lists
Community and special care dental services in Cumbria have launched new upskilling initiatives in a bid to reduce waiting times and enable more local patients to benefit from sedation services. Teams across the county, which operate from hospitals including Westmorland General Hospital, have introduced measures to upskill dental therapists, nurses and dentists to enable them […]
Suffolk community dentists show off their Makaton skills
A group of dental professionals from Suffolk has been showing off its Makaton skills. Three dental nurses and a dentist from Community Dental Services have been learning Makaton to enable them to communicate better with patients who have learning difficulties and those who struggle to communicate. The dental service is the first in the country […]
Spalding patients invited to register with new hospital-based NHS dental surgery
Patients who are looking for a dentist in Spalding have been invited to register with a new NHS surgery, which will be based at Johnson Community Hospital. The clinic, which is due to open on January 7th 2019, is now accepting new patients. The clinic will be staffed by dentists and nurses from Community Dental […]
Community Dental Services Takes Over Specialist Dental Services in Leicestershire
Community Dental Services has taken over the provision of dental care, education and oral health promotion for children and vulnerable adults in Leicestershire. The body will now take charge of training and education initiatives and tooth cleaning schemes as well as support for children, vulnerable adults and those with special needs in the county. People who need […]
Private Company Takes Over Specialist Services in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire County Council has confirmed that specialist dental services in the county will now be run by a private firm. Community Dental Services became the new provider for the county on April 1st. Community Dental Services is already part of the Oxfordshire Oral Health Promotion Team and will be working to target people who are […]
NHS Community Dental Services To Change In Bedfordshire
Health officials in Bedfordshire have confirmed that there will be a shake-up in community dental services, in the county to make the system more efficient. Currently, there are community dental services operating from 13 clinics across Bedfordshire and Luton, but there are plans to change the system to make it more effective and efficient. Plans […]
Dental Services To Relocate In Haverfordwest
Community dental services are to relocate in Haverfordwest as the town’s health centre undergoes essential maintenance work. Hywel Dda Health Board has announced that the Haverfordwest Health Centre will close from Wednesday 7th August until Wednesday 5th September. The health centre will temporarily close for scheduled renovation. As a result of the closure a number […]
One Dental Practice Opens as Another Closes in Bedfordshire
NHS Bedfordshire has announced major changes to try and improve existing dental services and protect the long-term future of Community Dental Services. The trust has announced that a practice in Dunstable will close next month as part of the shake-up. Dunstable Health Centre in Priory Gardens will close by the end of October and the […]
