Posts Tagged ‘Dentist’

Lockerbie dentist encourages colleagues to join local running groups to boost wellbeing

Lockerbie dentist encourages colleagues to join local running groups to boost wellbeing

A dentist from Lockerbie is encouraging fellow dental professionals to join local running clubs. Ryan Stewart has set up a number of local ventures in the last few weeks to help dentists reap the rewards of an active lifestyle. Ryan, from Lockerbie Dental, enjoys running and he finds that it has a massive impact on […]


Wales’ chief dental officer releases guidelines, as first local lockdown commences

Wales’ chief dental officer releases guidelines, as first local lockdown commences

Wales’ chief dental officer has released guidelines, as the country’s first localised lockdown commences in Caerphilly. Colette Bridgman issued a statement as tougher measures were enforced in Caerphilly following a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases. In the last week, more than 130 people tested positive in the county, prompting additional measures to reduce […]


Health watchdog brands dental information provided during lockdown ‘inconsistent and confusing’

Health watchdog brands dental information provided during lockdown ‘inconsistent and confusing’

A health watchdog has suggested that some dental services provided ‘inconsistent and confusing’ information during the Covid-19 lockdown.  According to a review conducted by Healthwatch, which was carried out between April and June 2020, many people found information provided by dental services unhelpful. The report was compiled based on the experiences of almost 20,000 people. […]


Orthodontic practice to open in vacant Rotherham shop

Orthodontic practice to open in vacant Rotherham shop

A Rotherham retail unit that has been vacant for two years could soon have a new owner. Trinity House Orthodontics is hoping to move into the premises, which were formerly occupied by Bodycare. The unit is located next to the bus station in College Walk. A planning statement, which has been submitted by Johnson Mowat […]


Inverness dental surgery set to relocate to former ice cream parlour

Inverness dental surgery set to relocate to former ice cream parlour

The owners of an Inverness dental surgery have confirmed plans to relocate to a vacant city centre unit, which was previously used as an ice cream parlour. Scottish Dental Care has revealed that its Inverness clinic will move from Bridge Street to new premises on Castle Street. The practice will relocate to the unit formerly […]


More than a fifth of adults in Orkney don’t have an NHS dentist

More than a fifth of adults in Orkney don’t have an NHS dentist

Statistics from the Scotland Information Services Division have revealed that more than a fifth of adults in Orkney are not registered with an NHS dentist. Registration rates in Orkney are the second lowest of all Scottish health boards, but representatives from the local trust have insisted that they are taking action to make more NHS […]


New survey suggests more than 80% of adults visit the dentist frequently

New survey suggests more than 80% of adults visit the dentist frequently

A new survey has suggested that more than 80% of UK adults visit the dentist on a regular basis. New research published by Simplyhealth Professionals showed that 82% of adults go to the dentist at least once every 24 months. The rate of attendance is even higher among those who have dental payment plans. Almost […]


New NHS dental practice opens in Bath

New NHS dental practice opens in Bath

A brand new NHS dental practice opened in Bath yesterday (Tuesday 28 th May). Chelsea Road Dental Practice has taken on a new NHS dental contract, which will provide services for patients in the local area six days a week. The practice will be open from Monday to Friday with one late night evening session […]


High costs keeping young adults away from the dentist in New Zealand

High costs keeping young adults away from the dentist in New Zealand

High costs are keeping young adults in New Zealand away from the dentist. The most recent New Zealand Health Survey revealed that a high proportion of adults avoid going to the dentist due to cost. The price of care has put 44% of adults off going to the dentist, but cost is a particularly worrying […]


Brave dentist to battle the soaring heat of the Sahara Desert to raise money for the Mouth Cancer Foundation

Brave dentist to battle the soaring heat of the Sahara Desert to raise money for the Mouth Cancer Foundation

A brave dentist from Bracknell is preparing to battle the soaring heat of the Sahara Desert to raise money for the Mouth Cancer Foundation. Bob To, from Blueberry Dental Surgery, will compete in the famous Marathon des Sables to support the cause. One of the most gruelling endurance battles in the world, the Marathon des […]