Posts Tagged ‘cost’

New Bupa study reveals time restraints, fear and cost are the main reasons patients avoid the dentist

New Bupa study reveals time restraints, fear and cost are the main reasons patients avoid the dentist

A new study conducted by Bupa has revealed most people avoid going to the dentist on a regular basis as a result of a lack of time, fear and cost. The Bupa poll, which involved 2,000 adults, suggested that 14% of people didn’t go to the dentist regularly due to time constraints. In the last […]


Hamilton dentist raises concerns over link between poverty and ‘third-world dental problems’ in New Zealand

Hamilton dentist raises concerns over link between poverty and ‘third-world dental problems’ in New Zealand

A dentist from Hamilton has raised concerns over the link between poverty and ‘third-world’ dental issues in New Zealand. Assil Russell, dentist and co-founder of dental charity, Revive a Smile, said that the situation is so bad in parts of the country that she has started a petition for subsidies to be made available to […]


Australians are skipping dental checks due to cost, survey shows

Australians are skipping dental checks due to cost, survey shows

A new survey has revealed that a large proportion of Australians are missing regular dental checks due to cost. The poll, which was conducted by Finder.com.au, involved more than 2,000 people. The findings of the survey suggest that around 12.6 million people have avoided going to the dentist, with over 40% citing cost as the […]


Childhood decay costs £200,000 per year in Southampton alone, report confirms

Childhood decay costs £200,000 per year in Southampton alone, report confirms

Childhood decay is costing the NHS more than £200,000 per year in Southampton alone, a report has confirmed. New research published in the British Dental Journal suggests that treating children in hospital is costing the local NHS in excess of £200,000. Young children with severe decay require treatment under general anaesthetic in hospital and the […]


Highlands MSP expresses concerns over access to NHS dental services

Highlands MSP expresses concerns over access to NHS dental services

The Labour MSP for the Highlands and Islands, David Stewart, has expressed concerns over access to NHS dental services in the region, after receiving complaints from constituents. Mr Stewart said that local people had contacted him after being referred from NHS dental services to high street practices, which were not always able to guarantee NHS […]


Cost is the biggest barrier to dental patients in the US, survey reveals

Cost is the biggest barrier to dental patients in the US, survey reveals

A new survey has revealed that cost is the biggest barrier to dental patients in the US. Many people may assume that patients swerve regular appointments due to fear of the dentist or struggling to find time to get to the dental office. However, a new healthcare survey suggests that expense is the most common […]


1 In 5 Australians Delay Dental Treatment Due To Cost

1 In 5 Australians Delay Dental Treatment Due To Cost

A study has revealed that a fifth of Australians delay dental treatment due to cost. According to a report commissioned by the Council of Australian Governments (Coag) Reform Council, cost is a major issue for a large proportion of dental patients.   The study showed that people are less affected by the cost of GP […]


Young People visting Dental Hospital instead of registering with a Dentist

Young People visting Dental Hospital instead of registering with a Dentist

Research carried out by Liverpool Primary Care Trust has revealed that young people are visiting the city’s dental hospital as an alternative to registering with an NHS dentist. Figures show that 6,000 patients visited the hospital for treatment last year. Hospital treatment costs the NHS far more than treatments carried out by NHS dentists, as […]