Posts Tagged ‘Dental care’

Irish dental group celebrates the acquisition of 11 new clinics

Irish dental group celebrates the acquisition of 11 new clinics

The owners of an Irish dental group have plenty to smile about after acquiring eleven new dental clinics. Colm and Kieran Davitt established Dental Care Ireland in 2015, and they have grand plans to open 15 practices by next year. They are doing well so far, having recently acquired 11 new clinics. The first practice […]


  Lewis dental patients forced to make costly trips to the mainland for treatment

 Lewis dental patients forced to make costly trips to the mainland for treatment

  Dental patients on Lewis are having to make costly trips to the mainland for treatment, it has been revealed. A shortage of dentists on the island means that patients who do not require urgent or special needs care are faced with the prospect of travelling to the mainland to see a dentist. The dental […]


Diss Dentist Hails 100 Year Old Patient

Diss Dentist Hails 100 Year Old Patient

A dentist from Diss has hailed one of his patients, praising her dedication to looking after her teeth. Patient Mabel Scadding has recently celebrated her 100th birthday, marking a first for dentist Dr Bernie Mayston, who has never cared for a patient over the age of 100 before. Dr Mayston stated that Mabel was a shining […]


Charity To Provide Reduced Rate Dental Care For Jersey’s Poorest Residents

Charity To Provide Reduced Rate Dental Care For Jersey’s Poorest Residents

A Jersey charity has negotiated discounted fees for health and dental care for the island’s poorest residents, it has been revealed. Love Thy Neighbour is working with local health providers to provide people on low incomes with cheaper medical and dental treatment. The charity has also been liaising with local vets, pharmacists and counsellors. Colin […]


Cambridge Orthodontic Clinic Told To Improve By CQC

Cambridge Orthodontic Clinic Told To Improve By CQC

The CQC (Care Quality Commission) has told an orthodontic clinic for children in Cambridge, to improve following an inspection. The Care Quality Commission visited the Cambridge Centre for Orthodontics in Canterbury Street earlier this year; the inspection was not announced by the CQC. During the inspection, officials noted that the practice, which provides care primarily […]


Australian Dentists Issue Warning To Young People

Australian Dentists Issue Warning To Young People

Australian dentists have created an oral health guide for young people warning them of the dangers of certain activities, including taking drugs, smoking and drinking. The guide also contains advice about piercings and oral sex. The Australian Dental Association has produced a Young Person’s Oral Survival Guide as part of dental health week. The guide […]


Dental Waiting Lists To Be Slashed In South Australia

Dental Waiting Lists To Be Slashed In South Australia

Dental waiting lists will be cut in South Australia as a result of a new partnership with the Federal Government. Health minister, Jack Snelling, revealed that the government expects waiting times to fall from 12.5 months to 7-8 months by the end of this year. This new cut comes as a result of a new […]


Bristol Dental Practices Sign Up To NHS Pilot

Bristol Dental Practices Sign Up To NHS Pilot

Dental practices in Avonmouth and Easton have signed up to a Department of Health pilot project to determine how dental care is provided in the future. In addition to focusing on how dental practices care for patients, the pilot will also concentrate on how patients look after their own teeth in a bid to try […]


New Dental Practice Welcomed By Alford Residents

New Dental Practice Welcomed By Alford Residents

A new dental practice has opened in Alford bringing smiles to the faces of local residents. Young Smiles Dental Care was officially opened by local councillor, Alistair Ross, on Monday, having been set up by the husband and wife team, Justin and Jill Young. Jill was born in Alford and is delighted to bring this […]


Bupa Launches New Health Insurance Policy For Students

Bupa Launches New Health Insurance Policy For Students

One of the UK’s largest health insurance providers, Bupa, has launched a new health policy aimed at students. Bupa’s Student Health Express policy starts from just £9 per month and covers the cost of health assessment, physiotherapy, dental care, optician’s appointments and prescription costs. Policy holders also have access to 24 hour GP care via […]