Posts Tagged ‘dental services’

Blackburn patients mystified by sudden dental practice closure

Blackburn patients mystified by sudden dental practice closure

Blackburn patients are mystified by the sudden closure of a local dental practice. Patients at Magicsmiles Dental in Cherry Tree were informed of the unexpected closure via the surgery’s website. The statement on the website suggested that patients would receive further information in due course, but some have been left in the dark by the […]


Health committee calls for improved access to dental services in Bury

Health committee calls for improved access to dental services in Bury

A health committee in Bury has called for improved access to NHS dental treatment. Representatives from Bury Clinical Commissioning Group are eager for more services to be made available to patients, especially children. Members of the group’s committee have spoken out following a visit from NHS England’s Head of Primary Care Operation, Ben Squires. After […]


Leading New Zealand dentist calls for additional funding for services, as dental treatment becomes a luxury

Leading New Zealand dentist calls for additional funding for services, as dental treatment becomes a luxury

One of New Zealand’s leading dentists has called for funding to be made available for affordable dental services after suggesting that dental care has become a luxury for many. Associate Professor Jonathan Broadbent, head of Preventative and Restorative Dentistry at Otago University, said that the most recent dental survey indicates that more and more people […]


Irish Dental Association raises concerns over dental services for children

Irish Dental Association raises concerns over dental services for children

The Irish Dental Association has criticised the government for failing children as it has emerged that some children are waiting until the age of 12 to see a school dentist for the first time. The IDA believes that cuts to the public dental service are harming children because a severe shortage of dentists is making […]


NHS pledges £300,000 to improve access to dental services in Market Drayton

NHS pledges £300,000 to improve access to dental services in Market Drayton

NHS England has pledged to increase funding for dental services in Market Drayton after a number of complaints from patients who have encountered difficulties finding practices that are accepting new patients. Last year, Healthwatch Shropshire carried out a review into dental services in the region and Market Drayton was highlighted as an area where access […]


New dental practice to open in Peterculter

New dental practice to open in Peterculter

A new dental practice is due to open in Peterculter, it has been revealed. A new surgery will open on North Deeside Road, enabling local people to access dental services on their doorstep, and creating new jobs. The announcement comes after it was confirmed that a new Co-op store will open at the end of […]


Public Opinion Sought On Dental Proposals In Northern Ireland

Public Opinion Sought On Dental Proposals In Northern Ireland

The people of Northern Ireland are being asked to voice their opinions in relation to proposed changes to NHS dental services. The consultation paper has been released for public viewing and people are being asked to provide feedback, the paper suggests proposals including changes in the provision of orthodontic treatment, restriction of dental treatments to […]


New Multi-Million Pound Health Centre Opens in Tunstall

New Multi-Million Pound Health Centre Opens in Tunstall

A brand new, multi-million pound health centre has opened in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent. The £4.5 million centre boasts an array of services, including a dental centre, a GP surgery and blood testing. The new building is located on Scotia Road in Tunstall and Staffordshire Primary Care Trusts are anticipating the centre will treat around 70,000 patients […]


The 2011 James Hull Clinical Conference

The 2011 James Hull Clinical Conference

Many expert speakers from a range of dentistry fields came together at the 2011 James Hull Clinical Conference, to discuss new up and coming issues within the dental community. One of the most eye opening talks came from Dr. Simon Hocken, a prominent individual of Breathe Business. During his speech, Dr. Hocken spoke of an […]


Labor announces funding boost for dental care in New South Wales

Labor announces funding boost for dental care in New South Wales

The Australian Labor party has announced that it will invest large sums of money into dental care in New South Wales if the party is re-elected in the state election in March. New South Wales Premier, Kristina Keneally, revealed that her government would invest more than 12 million dollars into dental services in the area. […]