Posts Tagged ‘Dentist’
Jersey children waiting a year to see a dentist
Children in Jersey are waiting a year to see a dentist, new figures have revealed. Statistics from the 12-month period leading up to the end of June 2017 suggest that children are waiting 63 weeks for a hospital dental appointment and 51 weeks to see an orthodontist. This marks a major increase in waiting times […]
Coleraine dentist has plenty to smile about after scooping gymnastics gold
A dentist from Coleraine has plenty to smile about after scooping the gold medal at her first ever gymnastics competition. Mother of four, Ursula Goode, was crowned champion in her first event at the British Championships after beating off stiff competition in the over 40’s novice section. Ursula, 44, enjoyed gymnastics only as a hobby […]
Teenage boy is lucky to survive after dentist spots warning sign of brain tumour during routine check
You often hear about life-saving doctors, but a Perth dentist has hit the headlines after spotting warning signs of a brain tumour during a routine dental check on a 13-year old patient. Konah Brown had seen a number of doctors after complaining of headaches and dizziness, but was told that his pains were caused by […]
Popular Ayr dentist retires after 38 years at the same surgery
An incredibly popular and well-respected dentist from Ayr has retired after 38 years. Max Geller hung up his drill last week on what he described as the ‘saddest day of my life’. Although Max was sad to bid farewell to colleagues and patients, he has peace of mind that his beloved clinic, Queens Court Dental, […]
New survey reveals half of Jersey’s under 5’s have never been to the dentist
A new survey has revealed that around half of 5 year olds living on Jersey have never been to the dentist. A survey by the charity, Super Smiles, suggests that around 50 percent of children haven’t been to the dentist by the time they reach of 5 years old. The study also claims that 3,000 […]
Tributes pour in for popular Wembley dentist
Family, friends and colleagues have paid tribute to extremely popular former dentist, Dr Rex Whitehurst, who has passed away at the age of 92 years old. An Australian by birth, Dr Whitehurst arrived in the UK after serving with the Australian Air Force during World War 2. He decided to stay, later retraining as a […]
Bright, young dentist was killed as a result of momentary driving error, inquest concludes
A bright, young dentist was killed as a result of a momentary driving error, an inquest has found. Joy Harrild, from Royston, was killed in a crash on December 6th 2016 after being sent home from work. Joy had complained of a migraine and was on her way home when she crashed into another vehicle […]
NHS dental professionals in Scotland to receive 1% pay rise
Dental professionals in Scotland will receive a 1% pay rise from the 1st April, it has been confirmed. Health Secretary, Shona Robison described employees as the NHS’s “most valuable asset” and added that their contributions are valued despite the fact that pay has been a contentious issue amid cuts to the health service. All those […]
Bradford dentist submits application to convert run-down pub into a new practice
A dentist from Bradford has submitted an application to convert a run-down pub into a brand new practice. The dentist in question, who owns Eccleshill Dental Practice on Institute Road, has applied to turn the derelict Prince of Wales pub in Eccleshill into a new surgery. The pub, which is located on the junction of […]
Rugeley dentist finds novel way to entertain nervous patients with ceiling-mounted Where’s Wally? Scene
A dentist from Rugeley has come up with a novel solution to help distract and relax nervous patients. Michael Mannion, from mydentist, has fitted a giant Where’s Wally scene on the ceiling of his treatment room to keep patients entertained while they’re in the dental chair. The image, which is called ‘Fairground’, was recently revealed […]
