Posts Tagged ‘cost of dentistry’

Dental Patients in the Dark Over Prices

Dental Patients in the Dark Over Prices

A survey has revealed that many dental patients are unclear about the cost of treatment. According to the Annual Dental Survey carried out by SimplyHealth, patients are uncertain about the price of dental treatment. Almost half of those surveyed said that prices were not clearly displayed in the dental surgery and only 27 percent of […]


Rise in NHS Dental Costs on April 1st

Rise in NHS Dental Costs on April 1st

From the 1st of April NHS dental prices will rise by 50p. This means that the price of a Band 1 dental treatment will increase from £17 to £17.50. The costs for NHS prescription have also rose by 25p and will now be £7.65 for each patient. Other price increases may be as high as […]


Americans Forced to Visit ER for Dental Treatment

Americans Forced to Visit ER for Dental Treatment

A growing number of Americans are being forced to visit the Emergency Department for dental treatment as a result of being unable to afford regular dental care. According to statistics from the Pew Center on the States, the numbers of ER visits increased by 16 percent between 2006 and 2009 and figures recorded since have […]


Economic Problems Blamed for Drop in Patient Numbers

Economic Problems Blamed for Drop in Patient Numbers

An oral health expert has claimed that the recession is to blame for a decline in patient numbers. Claire Gouldsmith, an oral health educator from Beaufort Dental Health Centre in Stapenhill near Burton, said that patients are putting off going to the dentist because they cannot afford the cost of treatment. She also added that […]


Speke Dental Practice Could Close Following Rent Increase

Speke Dental Practice Could Close Following Rent Increase

The only dentist in Speke, one of Liverpool’s most deprived areas, may be forced to close, following a significant increase in the cost of rent. Sean O’Hara has been working at the Speke Health Centre for the last year but may be forced to leave after Liverpool Primary Care Trust increased the rent by six […]


Scots Risking Their Health by Avoiding the Dentist

Scots Risking Their Health by Avoiding the Dentist

Experts believe that Scots are putting their health at risk by avoiding regular dental visits. Dentists across Scotland have experienced an increase in the number of patients cancelling or postponing appointments, because they are unable to afford treatment and experts are worried that people are putting both their oral and general health at risk. New […]


Health Bosses Blame the Economy for the Drop in Dental Visits

Health Bosses Blame the Economy for the Drop in Dental Visits

Health bosses in Darlington have blamed the economy for a drop in the number of people visiting their dentist. Health chiefs in the area said that many families are struggling to afford regular dental visits in light of problems caused by the recession, such as unemployment. Figures recently revealed at a meeting of Darlington Borough […]


1 in 4 Dentists Earn Over £100,000 Despite Decrease in Average Earnings

1 in 4 Dentists Earn Over £100,000 Despite Decrease in Average Earnings

A quarter of dentists earn over £100,000, despite figures showing that the average income has fallen. Statistics from the NHS Information Centre also show that 310 dentists have a salary of over £310,000. The latest figures show that the average taxable income for primary care dentist fell by 5.2% to £84,900 between 2008 and 2010. […]


Thousands Missing Out on Routine Dental Care Due to Cost

Thousands Missing Out on Routine Dental Care Due to Cost

Thousands of people in Australia are missing out on routine dental care because they cannot afford the cost of treatment. According to research carried out by the Ipsos Social Research Institute, over the last two years, almost 2 million people did not receive the treatment they needed because they did not have the money to […]


Massive Regional Variations in Dental Bills

Massive Regional Variations in Dental Bills

Research has revealed huge regional variations in the cost of private dental treatment. The findings of the research carried out by a team at WhatClinic.com, were published yesterday, with some shocking results. The study showed that bills can vary by hundreds of pounds according to the area of the country. The cost of a root […]